The SSCT Board is a working Board of Directors.  All of our members are not only qualified professionally for their positions in SSCT,  but also dedicated volunteers who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and commit to the many tasks associated with preparing for a theatrical event.  We are very proud of the fact that the decisions made for our organization come from hard working people with a true interest and respect for theater, the mission of SSCT, and for the city of Sand Springs

Mary Jane is a CPA specializing in tax.  She has been practicing for over 20 years.  A resident of Sand Springs since 1988, Mary Jane and her husband, Mike, have two daughters in the Keystone and Sand Springs School systems.  She has been involved in theatre since childhood and has been involved in SSCT since the initial year of the organization.  Mary Jane appeared in 1940’s Radio Hour and Quilters, and worked back stage for Blithe Spirit.  All members of her family have participated in various SSCT productions.

Jack is an Electrical Engineer and has been a resident of Sand Springs since 1972 with his wife Nancy (CPHS '62). He has been with Consulting Engineers in Tulsa for over 30 years. He first did theater lighting in high school and renewed his interest in theater with a lighting class at Heller Theater. He has done lighting for Theater Tulsa, American Theater Company, Heller, Theater Pops, and many of SSCT productions. He is also active in the Sand Springs United Methodist Church, United States Figure Skating, and a local professional society. He and Nancy have two daughters who live in Brooklyn and work in the theater as a stage manager and scenic designer. They have one grandson who is very "dramatic" at times but has not made a commitment to acting...yet.

Patty is a Sandite, elementary school through CPHS graduate 1971 and was in the pioneering class at Oklahoma State University who graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Parks & Recreation - the profession now made famous by Amy Poehler!  Patty is currently the Executive Director for the Oklahoma Recreation and Park Society and manages a family owned business in Sand Springs with her husband, Tim Dixon of Dixon Auto Glass.  She serves on the boards of the SS Park, SS Museum Association, SS Sertoma Club and SS First Christian Church.  Patty has been involved in various community theatre productions forever, it seems, and sees no end in sight as she has enjoyed acting and stage managing for SSCT.

Kathy is a graduate of Charles Page High School , class of ’64, and a long time Sand Springs resident.  Kathy is married to Bob McFarland (CPHS ’61).  Recently retired, Kathy worked for twenty-five years in real estate, banking, and mortgage lending.  She served for twelve years as a bank officer.  Currently she is enjoying community involvement through Sand Springs Woman’s Club, American Legion Auxiliary, the Alumni Association, and Sand Springs Community Theatre.  The mother of Andrea Campfield, Kathy has been a supporter of the fine arts for years.  In addition to the task of being our treasurer, she takes on many responsibilities with SSCT and is one of its founding members.

Jen Burke has been a literature and drama teacher at Clyde Boyd Middle School in Sand Springs for the past two years.  This year she is excited to be teaching strictly drama at CBMS.  Jen has been involved with Sand Springs Community Theatre from is very first show, appearing on stage in The Sunshine Boys.  Since then she has enjoyed being active both on and off stage in every other SSCT production.  Jen has been involved in some part of the theatre arts almost from birth and has been honored with the oppotunity to continue pursuing one of her greatest passions through SSCT.

Merle Parsons and his wife Ellie Costola are active members of the Sand Springs community, having moved to Sand Springs in 2000.  “Moving to Sand Springs is one of best thing I have ever done”, Merle said.  He is retired from PSO/AEP where he worked as an accounting manager for over 32 years.  He has been involved in SSCT from the beginning and has been a stage performer in two productions and has contributed many hours building the sets for various SSCT productions.  Merle also serves as Vice Chairman of the Sand Springs Planning Commission and is also an active member of the Sand Springs Civitan club.  Merle and his wife are active members of the Sand Springs United Methodist Church; they have five children and six grandchildren.