Warroad Summer Theater
2024-2025 Board of Directors
Verna McVay
President
Verna McVay
Warroad Summer Theatre president, teaches and coaches Speech for Roseau High school. She came back to the North Land in 2012 and quickly found that she was truly home.
Verna has been with Warroad Summer Theatre since 2014. WST has provided her with the best of friends and "family" , and she is glad to have the opportunity to give back to the organization that has given her so much.
Ron Anderson
Vice President
Ron Anderson
Was recruited to transport sets in 1995 – 1997 then was technical director for spring dinner theatre 1998,1999 and also volunteered to run tech during summer shows in 1998,1999. Starting in 2000 – 2015 Ron was technical director for all shows. Was technical director for a few shows 2016 – 2021. Was elected to the board of directors in the early 2000’s and have been on the board all but 1 year since.
Karmarra Brunelle
Secretary
Kamarra Brunelle
Throughout highschool she participated in speech, one act, and knowledge bowl. After coming home from college a couple years ago she decided it was time to get back into drama. Finally this past fall she auditioned for the first time, it was a wonderful experience and led her to meeting many new people and reconnect with old friends. Outside of theater she enjoys baking, crocheting, painting, and spending time with my friends and family.
Bobbie Ehlers
Treasurer
Bobbie Ehlers
Bobbie Ehlers moved to Warroad in 2005. She helped with Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Special Olympics for many years. Bobbie joined the WST board in October 2023. She is the treasurer and now is taking on the box office too.
Bailee Yanok
Baile Yanok
Bailee Yanok was born and raised in Warroad, MN. After marrying her high school sweetheart, they moved away for just over 10 years. In those 10 years, they brought 5 beautiful children into the world. In 2019, the Yanok’s moved back to Warroad and their children quickly became involved with WST. Consequently, Bailee was encouraged to audition ( thank you, Doug!) and took the stage as Sister Margaretta in “The Sound of Music.” After that, she was hooked! Bailee joined the board in 2022 and is currently in charge of advertising.
Keysha Wolfe
Keysha Wolfe
Keysha has been involved in WST for many years with previous experience both on and off stage including directing, costume and prop management, acting, and more.
She has been active in the community and has been a previous small business owner.
She currently works at Lake of the Woods Brewing Company.
Outside of work, she is a busy mom of four children. She is a strong supporter of the arts community and is thrilled to be able to share her love of theater.
Sarah Olson
Sarah Olson
Sarah debuted in Warroad Summer Theatre as a young girl in 2006, and has been participating ever since! An avid artist, Sarah loves to see the community grow and adapt to the arts and encourages everyone to try participating in Warroad Summer Theatre. There are many different ways to contribute, from acting, to stage hands. All are important roles to making this community theatre possible!
Shelley Grove
Shelley Grove
Shelley has been involved with WST since 2010 when she played the role of Tansy in "The Nerd" Since then she has performed in many shows and has directed 4 most recently being the reboot of "Let Murder Marsha" in 2021. Favorite show to date is "The Dixie Swim Club" directed by Rick Anderson in 2013. Outside of WST she is a Security Analyst with Marvin Windows, The One Act Couch at Warroad High School, voluteers as a referee for First Robotics and most recently took a part time position at the newly opened Warroad River Place. She serves the WST board in advertising and maintaining the WST Website.
Monique Duray
Monique Duray
Monique Duray has been acting and directing for WST since 2008. Her favorite roles include Mavis in Church Basement Ladies, Grace Farrell in Annie, and Mary Poppins. A directorial highlight was working with her daughter, Molly, who choreographed Footloose. She lives in Warroad and Badger with he family.