The Team – Dartmouth Players

Board of Directors 2025 - 2026

Who We Are

Dartmouth Players is powered by the creativity and commitment of our volunteer board. These individuals work behind the scenes to make sure our theatre remains a welcoming space for artists, audiences, and stories of all kinds.

Bryn Rowlands, President

Bryn Rowlands has a passion for community theatre in general and Dartmouth Players in particular. He has been associated with Dartmouth Players since 2003, having acted in, directed, stage managed and designed and built sets for scores of productions. He was also on the DP executive in the late 2000’s and has recently returned to the fold to help complete the transition from our beloved Sawmill Theatre, through temporary facilities, and finally, to a full, viable community theatre at Stairs Memorial United Church, our venerable and welcoming host and partner in North Dartmouth. He acknowledges and thanks his predecessor Zach Melanson for stewarding this daunting and successful transition.

C’mon down to Dartmouth Players and enjoy and/or contribute to the artistry that our hard working team has to offer!

Catherine Conrad, Vice President

Catherine has been an active board member for the past four years. She enjoys volunteering with Dartmouth Players and helping with the everyday, behind-the-scenes running of the theatre. She has spent the last three years in the role of Secretary and head of Box Office. Catherine is honored to continue to work with the Board and Dartmouth Players as it transitions into its next chapter.

Ian MacDermid, Treasurer

Ian is a long time member of DP. He has served on the Board in previous years in various positions including head of Box Office and Treasurer. He has also directed and acted in many shows over the years in his involvement with Dartmouth Players.

Holly Irving, Secretary

Holly has spent 25 years as a member of Dartmouth Players. Has filled many Board, Company and Show positions over the course of time. She has a certificate in Management from Saint Mary's University.

Phil Blackmore, Member at Large

Phil is from Peterborough Ontario and began performing in musical theatre in a church group at age 9. He played many sports through school and continued in theatre through his undergrad years at the University of Waterloo. Phil was glad to return to the stage with Dartmouth Players in their recent production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, and has also recently contributed as a Producer (with lots of help) for the first time. Phil has also been aiding in publicity and advertisement.

Adam Norton, Member at Large

Adam Norton has worked with Dartmouth Players for 8 years. He is familiar with all aspects of theatre having directed, acted, designed props, painted sets, and assisted with productions behind the scenes. He is a lawyer for the Province of Nova Scotia and does Pro Bono work and Wills and Estates in his downtime.

John Beard, Member at Large