Our Beginnings

Once upon a time there were two organizations - "The Hudson Teachers' Association" in 1989 and "The Columbia Hall Players" in 1990.  They were merged in 1991 and became "The Hudson Middle School Friends of the Arts", a group that produced shows in 1992-93.  It was in 1993 that the concept of Upstage was born.  Bylaws were written and the group was officially formed in 1994; Upstage Productions, Inc. was filed in 1995.  The corporation is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of thirteen officers, who preside from September 1st through August 31st.  Monthly meetings of the Board are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month and are open to all members.

Current Board of Directors

(serving a one year term 9/1/11 - 8/31/12)

• President - Andrew Baker
• Administrative VP - Christina Viggers
• Production VP - Christine Abitabile
• Treasurer - Diane Horrocks
• Recording Secretary - Debbie Colarusso
• Corresponding Secretary - Nancy Leonard

Representatives at Large

• Kristen Clark
• Gage De Dominicis
• Mary Falkner
• Tom Fisher
• Kathy Overington
• Elaine Zach
• Immediate Past President - Mary Ellen Pierro

Founding Members

• Christine Abitabile
• MaryAnn Loewenstein
• Maryellen Miner
• Lance Miner
• Robert Pagnani
• Michele Pierro
• Carol Peters
• Chuck Peters

Past Presidents

• Andrew Baker 2010 - present
• MaryEllen Pierro 2008 - 2010
• Tom Fisher 2007 - 2008
• Ann Pelesz 2006 - 2007
• Tom Fisher 2004 - 2006
• Christine Abitabile 2002 - 2004
• Ken Bovat 2000 - 2002
• Ernie Belanger 1999 - 2000
• Michele Pierro 1997 - 1999
• Dick Donovan 1996 - 1997
• Michele Pierro 1995 - 1996
• Christine Abitabile 1994 - 1995