The Arts & Culture Collaborative, Waterbury Region recently held its annual meeting at Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury with election of officers and Governing Council members as well as a lively arts networking exchange! Officers are: Chairman Douglas Donato, Waterbury Symphony Orchestra; First Vice Chair Terry Macary, Waterbury Regional Chamber; Second Vice Chair Rick Sadlon, Gomez & Sadlon (jazz duo); Secretary Debra Healey, Seven Angels Theatre; and Treasurer Elizabeth Fisk Barisser, Brass City Ballet’s Artistic Director Emerita. Administrator Diane Ploch said, “We are looking forward to deepening community connections to the arts as we celebrate our 20th anniversary this year!”
In addition to the Executive Team, Governing Council Members for the 2026-2027 year include:
Marya DiPerna – Post University, Waterbury
Jeff Dunn – Landmark Community Theatre, Thomaston
Jessica Gaddis – Shakesperience Productions, Waterbury
Justin Golden – Golden Technology Services, Inc., Watertown
Andrea Nyquist – Palace Theater, Waterbury
Michael Penn – Brass City Ballet, Middlebury
Foster Evans Reese – Director/Choreographer/Actor, Southbury
Katiana Smith – Jarbath Art, Wolcott
Barbara Sticco – Arts & Tourism Commission, City of Waterbury
Marianna Vagnini – Singer/Performer, Teacher, Waterbury Arts Magnet School, Waterbury
