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Members of The Playhouse
China Tamblyn, President & Secretary
China is an artist, musician and producer. She grew up in the Bay Area and graduated from San Francisco State with a B.F.A. in Sculpture. She came to the Playhouse in 2006 through her children’s participation in Stapleton Ballet and the YES Theater Program. She was a volunteer and Theater Chair for YES and then became Managing Director of the YES Theater program for 7 years. She is currently making art and producing live stream productions at her studio in San Francisco, Light Rail Studios. She joined the board in 2016.
Tori Housh VP, Treasurer & General Manager
Tori is one of the founding members of the Playhouse In San Anselmo. She joined the Playhouse during its tenure as a committee under the umbrella of the Ross Valley Community for Schools Foundation (currently known as YES) and was part of the team that put together the 501c3 that operates the theater today. Tori is known in the community for her volunteer roles in the student theater program, YES Theater, and as the producer of YES Benefit Theater, which produced plays from 1982 to 2002. She has also received a golden bell award from RVSD. Tori currently resides in San Anselmo with her husband and has retired from all volunteer life except for the Playhouse
Marty Edelson, Board Member
Martha J. Edelson (Marty)
Marty joined The Playhouse Board in 2000 shortly after her daughter began her many years
of musical theatre workshops and dance recitals with Marilyn Izdebski Productions (MIP).She worked as a Volunteer/Coordinator with MIP for about 20 years as well as
performed. Marty feels that The Playhouse is a
wonderful “home” for the arts, her family, and the community. She has mainly served on the
Board as a Fundraising Co-Chair and Committee Member. Marty has worked as a Speech-
Language Pathologist for over 45 years. She loves working with children and their families
and specializes in helping children who have language and learning disabilities and
dyslexia. Her primary focus involves oral and written language skills including reading,
writing, and spelling. Marty and her husband love being with family and friends which is
happening via Zoom these days.
Marty joined The Playhouse Board in 2000 shortly after her daughter began her many years
of musical theatre workshops and dance recitals with Marilyn Izdebski Productions (MIP).She worked as a Volunteer/Coordinator with MIP for about 20 years as well as
performed. Marty feels that The Playhouse is a
wonderful “home” for the arts, her family, and the community. She has mainly served on the
Board as a Fundraising Co-Chair and Committee Member. Marty has worked as a Speech-
Language Pathologist for over 45 years. She loves working with children and their families
and specializes in helping children who have language and learning disabilities and
dyslexia. Her primary focus involves oral and written language skills including reading,
writing, and spelling. Marty and her husband love being with family and friends which is
happening via Zoom these days.
Liza Ingrasci, Board Member
Liza is the President and CEO of the Hoffman Institute Foundation. She received her BA in Developmental Psychology from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1974. Throughout her career, she has held executive positions in national seminar companies with responsibilities for both enrollment and alumni participation. She has been with the Hoffman Institute since 1990.
Alexis Duermeyer
Board Member
Alexis Duermeyer joined the Playhouse board of directors in 2023. She is no newcomer however. Her experience as a student here and later as a theater company director makes her a perfect fit for our board.
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