Malinda Myers - President

Support the arts and tip your servers well! Past roles at MCT: Jill - Butterflies Are Free; JoAnne - Godspell; Deidre - I Hate Hamlet; Dempsey - Secret of Cell Block 7; Sheila - Jake's Women; Polly Pry - Cannibal! The Musical; Lily Livered - Veggie Villain; Mary - Vanities; Violet - G.I. Jukebox. Past Roles at other theatres: Aldonza - Man of La Mancha Queen Aggravain - Once Upon a Mattress; Cookie Cusack - Rumors Various Roles - Playwright's Workshop

Timothy P. Higgins - Vice President

Tim Higgins is a retired Navy fighter pilot and resident of historic downtown Melbourne. After his Navy service, he received a Masters degree with a specialty in Not-for-Profit organizations. He has been a consultant to NPOs for over 10 years. Other than as a duck in a non-speaking role at age 8, Tim has just one other stage appearance. Tim was a butler in a now long forgotten play. His one line, Dinner is served, caused such severe stage fright, he left home, joined the Navy and did not returned to the theater community for 45 years. Tim, his wife Fran and wonder dog Cookie live in their restored 1893 riverfront cottage on the Indian River Lagoon. Tim looks forward to serving on MCTs board and urges everyone to support the arts.

Gary Postlethwait - Treasurer

Gary Postlethwait is a 2001 graduate of Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) with a Bacholars of Science degree in aerospace engineering. He is currently employeed as a pyrotechnic design engineering working for United Space Alliance (USA) in support of the Space Shuttle Program. Throughout high school and college Gary has been active in theater. Gary has played such diverse roles as Lucien P. Smith in "The Boys Next Boy", Pseudolus in "A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum" and Harold "Mitch" Mitchell in "A Streetcar Named Desire". Gary is also active behind the scenes having served as technical director for "The Tempest" and "Cannibal: The Musical" as well as directing "You Can't Take it With You" and "The Veggie Villain". Gary currently serves on the board of directors of Melbourne Civic Theater (MCT) as a planning committee chair and as the theater's General Manager.

Mike Mellen - Secretary

Maggie Bowman - Board Member

Maggie has directed and produced dozens of productions all over the United States and England. As an actress, she has performed widely, including eight weeks in London as the leading lady in "Pins and Needles." She has had starring roles in "The Heiress," "The Glass Managerie," "Fiorello," "House of Blue Leaves," "And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little," "The Chinese Machine," and "Never Too Late." Maggie has a B.F.A. in Performing Arts, an M.F.A. in Theater Arts, and an L.R.A.M. She has California Instructor credentials in Theater Arts, Related Technologies, Literature and Music and a Teacher's Certificate in Speech and Drama from the Royal Academy of Music in London.

Evanne Floyd - Board Member

Kyle Johnston - Board Member

Kyle is currently a member of the MCT board, holding position as Chair for Fundraising and Planning. He is from Frederick, MD where he started his artistic education, training as a professional Photographer with Bryant Aylor and Mary Reeves. In addition he has been privileged to work and learn from Jason Hoffman (ACA) in acting and technical stage (Light Design). The majority of his early education however came in the form of vocal training from David Crawford & Jeff Avey as a Tenor/Baritone (Public G2 to A5) . Kyle's most recent education has come from the Florida Institute of Technology, which has nothing to do with art as all. In his stay however, he started and directed the Florida Tech "Players in Harmony" a mixed chorus acappella group, and continued working in theater with "College Players" a collegiate theater troupe. Currently, he enjoys singing with the Indialantic Chamber Singers and directing with Melbourne Civic Theatre. Most recently Kyle has been directing "Picasso and the Lapin Agile" by Steve Martin, and prior to that a number of one acts. For a more detailed look, feel free to request a resume' from him.

Ron -

When the psycologist diagnosed me with a "Peter Pan Syndrome".... he couldn't believe I was happy with that.

Chris Parsons - Board Member

Christopher Parsons grew up in Isabel Burger's Childrens Theatre Association of Baltimore. There, he learned the techniques of New York City's Group Theatre. Since that time he has performed over one hundred roles. Some of his favorites have been the title role in "Billy Budd," Murray in "A Thousand Clowns," Jerry in "The Zoo Story," Prince Hal in "Henry IV Part 1," Cratchit in "The Christmas Carol" and Andre in "Three Sisters." He recieved his Master of Fine Arts in Performance at the University of Florida. For his thesis he played three roles in plays by Anton Chekhov.

Vic Ross -

Victor Ross is a 1990 graduate of Florida Institute of Technology majoring in Biological Oceanography. He completed his masters degrees in Meteorology, Physical Oceanography, and Computer Science in 2003 from the Naval Postgraduate School. He currently works as a senior software engineer with Modus Operandi. Vic has spent many years working with theaters around the country including his time with the FIT College Players and the Barbary Coast Theater in California. Vic has served on the MCT board since 2006, and he is enjoying his term as president. MCT has a spot for everyone, and he is committed to making sure that everyone feels welcome.

Norman L. Schneider - Board Member

Mr. Schneider, stage director and teacher, has a wealth of experience on the stage, in education and in drama adjudication. As a director over a period of 55 years he has staged more than 150 productions including such dramas as "Inherit the Wind", "The Lark", "The Belle of Amherst", "The Price", "Rashomon," "PhiLdalphia, Here I Come", "A Man For All Seasons", "Whose Life Is It Anyway?", and "The Potting Shed". His musical credits include "Into the Woods", "42nd Street", "Working", "Brigadoon", "Fiddler on the Roof", "Camelot", and "Barnum" as well as the operas "Amahl and the Night Visitors", "Down In the Valley", and the East Coast premiere of Jean Bergers "Jephthahs Daughter". A graduate of Upsala College with a major in English and Drama, Mr. Schneider also did graduate work at Columbia University, Rutgers University and Drew Theological Seminary. While at Upsala he was elected to Alpha Psi Omega National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity and Pi Delta Epsilon National Honorary Journalism and Radio Fraternity. He was also awarded the Gold U, the highest achievement award granted by the college. He has served as an Assistant Headmaster and Headmaster during his career in Independent Schools and prior to his retirement was Director of Speech and Drama at Gov. Livingston High School, Berkeley Heights, N.J. He was selected Teacher of the Year in the 1988-89 Govenors Teachers Recognition Program. He also has done advanced directing work with Jose Quintero in the Square Theater in N. Y. As Program Director for the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service in the Far East, Mr. Schneider was involved in a diversity of broadcasting activities ranging from programs with Debbie Reynolds, Dr. Billy Graham, The NBC Symphony Orchestra to the peace talks at Panmunjom, Korea. Over the years, Mr. Schneider has taught numerous directing and acting workshops and has been a guest lecturer at theater festivals. As a member of the American Council of Drama Judges and an Affiliate of the British Council of Drama Adjudicators, he has judged drama tournaments and festivals for over 40 years.

Eldona Vermillion - Board Member

Warning, in theatre, never say "never". And, folks, it's never too late. Ironically, the first show I ever worked on was called "Never Too Late".