The History of TANYS
TANYS combines the strengths of two organizations that have served nonprofessional theatre in New York State for a combined total of more than 70 years. The Theatre Association of New York State was formed in 1987 when the New York State Theatre Festival Association (NYSTFA) and the New York State Community Theatre Association (NYSCTA).
TANYS is a member of the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) and the Eastern States Theatre Association.
Whom does TANYS Serve?
- Nonprofessional Community Theatre
- University and College Theatre Departments
- Secondary School Drama Departments
- Children's Theatres in the state of New York
and the individuals who support or are an active part of them.What is the Mission of TANYS?
- To foster the contribution of theatre to the lives of the citizens of New York State
- To promote high standards of theatre practice through education and example
- To encourage exchanges of information and knowledge through people-to-people
and theatre-to-theatre exchangesHow is TANYS Structured?
- TANYS is administered by a Board of Trustees, elected at an Annual Meeting
Administrative Secretary
Deborah Allison
Deborah Allison
TANYS OFFICE
PO Box 428
Naples NY 14512
Phone: (585) 374-2356
President
Robert Frame, Skaneateles
Past President
Joan Luther, Naples
President Elect
Cynthia Appleton, Warsaw
ESTA Representative
Michael Krickmire, Fairport
NYSTEA Representative
Colleen Law-Tefft,Sherburne
Director of Technical Services
Spencer Watson, Sabillasville, MD
Who We Are - TANYS 2012
Secretary/Treasurer
Brian Daily, Rochester
Vice President - Adjudication Services
Frances Ruoff, Breezy Point
Festival '12 Chair
Robert Sharman, Rochester
Librarian
Joan Luther, Naples
Webmaster
David Grayson, Stafford
