CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS 2025-2026

JASON ANGLUM

Jason Anglum joined Pittsford Musicals in 2025 as part of the cast of Seussical. His love for theater first took root in high school drama club and then blossomed at Binghamton University, where student-run theater nurtured his passion and confidence as a performer. Now, having found Pittsford Musicals, Jason is excited to continue growing and to help cultivate the same creativity, connection, and joy that shaped his own journey.
Outside of the theater, Jason is the Operations Manager at Sagamore Institute of the Adirondacks, a historical and educational nonprofit organization. There, he oversees guest services and manages numerous software platforms. His work at Sagamore Institute of the Adirondacks is what sparked Jason’s interest in nonprofit leadership, inspiring him to seek out a role on the Pittsford Musicals Board of Directors. Term ends July 2028

JORDAN BACHMANN (PRESIDENT)

Jordan Bachmann first joined PM as an actor in high school 10 years ago, playing Rolf in the Sound of Music. He rejoined the organization after college with Sweeney Todd (2017), and R&H’s Cinderella in 2019. It was this production that inspired him to run for the Board, experiencing first-hand the talents and potential of this wonderful community. Then, after 2 years of Covid, he had the honor of serving as President this past year as we all geared up for our big comeback performance.

Outside of PM, Jordan works as a 401k Operations Analyst at Paychex and as the Bass Soloist at Asbury First UMC. He studied Vocal performance in college and received his BA in Voice from SUNY Geneseo in 2017. He pursues voiceover as a profession and as a hobby, managing and directing several small indie videogame projects. He has performed in dozens of shows over the years, both at school and in the Rochester community, with groups such as JCC CenterStage, Blackfriars Theatre, Roberts Wesleyan College Community Theater, Webster Theater Guild, and others.

Jordan is grateful and proud to be ending his first term on the PM Board of Directors on such a high note. It has been a unique three years for the organization, for obvious reasons. Every success and every failure has been a valuable learning experience, and he intends to carry each of them into the next 3 years with this incredibly resilient and passionate group. Term ends July 2026.

GEORGE BARBERI

With over 15 years of active involvement in Pittsford Musicals, George Barberi is honored to submit his candidacy for the board of directors. His extensive background spans directing and performing in a wide range of productions, complemented by prior service on other community theater boards. Notably, his direction of Beauty and the Beast for Pittsford Musicals in 2023 helped reintroduce the organization post-pandemic, offering high-quality, family-centered theatre that strengthened community engagement. As a school leader, he brings strengths in collaboration, communication, strategic planning, systems and process analysis, resource allocation, and creative problem solving-skills that directly support the operational and creative demands of community theater leadership. His work is driven by a passion for inclusivity, innovation, and building strong artistic communities, and he is eager to contribute these values to PM’s ongoing efforts. Term ends July 2028.

RACHEL BENJAMIN

Rachel Benjamin joined the Pittsford Musicals community back in 2019 with the cast of R&H’s Cinderella. After the COVID-19 hiatus, Rachel is thrilled to be back performing in Beauty and the Beast. Aside from Pittsford Musicals, Rachel has had the pleasure of participating in other theatre groups such as OFC Creations. Rachel started performing in productions at 9 years old and is passionate about keeping theatre as a part of her life. She hopes to help provide this same opportunity for others by serving on the board of directors.

Rachel majored in Spanish education with a minor in Vocal Performance from Ithaca College. She currently teaches at the West Irondequoit school district as a middle school Spanish teacher. In the past, Rachel has worked with other school districts as a vocal coach for the school musicals and has had leadership roles in her church’s music group. These experiences have helped to develop the skills necessary to be on the board such as clear communication, exceptional organization, and endless creativity. Rachel would be honored to serve on the board of such an outstanding organization and is looking forward to many more productions in the years to come. Term ends July 2026.

KATE BOND (VICE PRESIDENT)

Kate Bond moved to Rochester in 2012 from New York City and joined the Pittsford Musicals community with 2014’s A Little Night Music. She wore a wig and moved furniture. Since then Kate has been on stage with PM in Curtains, Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, The 50 Years of Song and Dance Concert, and Beauty and the Beast. She has also loved being in shows at JCC CenterStage Theatre and Webster Theater Guild. For the PM Board, Kate has been President and Secretary, and has worked on the Marketing, Fundraising, Program and Show Selection committees. She has designed several posters and programs for PM as well as other local theaters.

Kate loves singing and plays piano, guitar, flute, piccolo, saxophone, drums - and the accordion if absolutely necessary. By day, Kate is a full-time parent to four young children and moonlights as a graphic designer. At the beginning of the century she was a digital sales data analyst which doesn’t sound exciting but it led to her sort of meeting Lin Manuel Miranda. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and English from Colgate University. Term ends July 2027.

MITCHELL CANFIELD

Mitchell Canfield has served as Artistic Director for Pittsford Musicals for the past two seasons, directing Legally Blonde and Seussical the Musical. With a background in performance, directing, and choreography, Mitchell toured nationally with 42nd Street and has performed at regional theatres across the country, including Geva Theatre Center, Highlands Playhouse, and Mill Mountain Theatre. Locally, he recently appeared in Sweeney Todd at Blackfriars Theatre and Gypsy at OFC Creations alongside Jodi Benson. As a director and educator, Mitchell has led theatre programs for the National Student Leadership Conference at Yale and Fordham Universities, directed the first professional production of Darling by Ryan Scott Oliver, and staged numerous productions across Boston and New York. Outside of the arts, he works for a Spain-based software company and teaches at Spins Dance Studio. Mitchell is passionate about fostering creativity, collaboration, and community engagement through musical theatre, and he is excited about the opportunity to contribute to Pittsford Musicals in a deeper capacity as a board member. Term ends July 2028.

EMILY DESOUSA

Emily is a pianist and vocalist originally from Syracuse, NY. She moved to Rochester in 2017 to pursue her bachelor’s degree at Nazareth University. At Nazareth, Emily was a member of the Women’s Choir (soprano), Chamber Players Ensemble (piano), and the Nazareth Symphony Orchestra (viola); which performed at the Rochester Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in 2019.

After graduating from Nazareth, she decided to stay in Rochester and pursue her master’s degree at the University of Rochester. While pursuing her degrees, she had the opportunity to work with music organizations such as Lyric Voices, Rochester Musical Theater Academy, The Genesee Valley Orchestra & Choir, and has played in numerous pit orchestras around the area.

After finishing both of their master’s degrees, she and her husband, Kevin, got married and decided to make Rochester their home permanently! Currently, Emily accompanies for local grade 6-12 choral programs during the day. In her free time, she enjoys being a photographer, exploring new restaurants around the city, and of course, spending lots of time with her dogs: Poppy and Kayla!

Emily began her journey with Pittsford in 2024 as rehearsal accompanist for Legally Blonde. She (and the rest of the Desousa family) is extremely excited to continue being a part of this incredible community! Term ends July 2027.

DAVE FISHER

Dave has been a member of Pittsford Musicals since 1982 (the first Carousel). He is a past Board member, past President, past Treasurer, and Distinguished Service Award Winner. Strictly a backstage person, Dave has designed and built many of the sets for Pittsford Musicals. He is also the Technical Director and Set Designer for the Honeoye Falls Lima School District Drama Club. He is employed as a Software Engineer with First Consulting, Inc. and lives in Honeoye Falls with his wife, Lisa. Term ends July 2027.

SAM KAPLAN

Sam Kaplan is a musician, artist, and designer from New Paltz, NY. They hold a degree in industrial design from RIT that they’ve put to use for Pittsford Musicals as the props master for 2025’s Seussical, as well as on the scenic construction team for RCT’s 2025 show. At RIT they were the treasurer for both the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and the student-run design conference Though At Work. They returned to Rochester two years ago, and in that time they’ve performed with PM (twice), OFC, Main Street Players, Webster Theatre Guild, and Roberts Community Theatre. They work part time in the Geva Theatre box office, as a high school track & field official, and remotely as an industrial designer. Recently, they’ve freelanced in arts administration, building a Discord server for NYC’s Musical Theatre Factory, and as a community outreach assistant for Mid Atlantic Arts. Find all their nerdy art and music @sam_canyon everywhere!

ROBIN MORRIS-GAYLORD (SECRETARY)

Robin is honored to serve on the Pittsford Musicals board. She’s been a part of PM since 2017 when she played Mrs. Fogg in Sweeney Todd, was a member of the Ensemble for the 50 Years of Song and Dance in 2018 and was an enthusiastic and “enchanted” Ensemble member in PM’s 2023 production of Beauty & the Beast.

Robin has been cast and performed in multiple productions locally as lead and supporting roles with Webster Theater Guild, Everyone’s Theatre Company, NTID Performing Arts Theatre, Penfield Players, Out of Pocket Productions, Off-Monroe Players, JCC CenterStage, and many others. She’s a member of the Rochester Oratorio Society and has appeared as a featured Soprano soloist in several of their concert performances since 2014.  She’s also had the pleasure of serving on the Off-Monroe Players Board of Directors and created several logos and production print and digital advertising pieces for OMP, the former Rochester Lyric Opera, the Rochester City Ballet, and the Rochester Oratorio Society. 

Robin received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Graphic Arts) from the State University at Buffalo and a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.  She currently works as a Purchasing Area Manager for Wegmans Food Markets’ Corporate team where she spends her time assisting with supplier contract negotiations, analyzing and reporting on commodity market trends, and sourcing items and ingredients for Wegmans Retail and Manufacturing divisions.  In earlier parts of her career, she spent time as a Manufacturing Buyer, Supply Chain Analyst, Logistics Coordinator, and as a Wegmans Retail Project Manager.

She has a passion for food, but especially a passion for the arts, and will use her diverse portfolio of skills to serve the Pittsford and local theatre community by assisting PM in their continued efforts to provide high quality community theatre to Rochester and its surrounding areas. Term ends July 2026.

WILLIAM RUIZ

William Ruiz joined the Pittsford Musicals family in 2012 as a cast member in the production of Chicago. Since then, Will has remained involved with the organization as a cast member in many productions and as a past member of the Board of Directors. As a cast member, some of Will’s favorite performances with PM include Cinderella (2019), The Wizard of Oz (2016), Cabaret (2015), Curtains (2014), and A Chorus Line (2013). As a member of the PM Board of Directors, Will has previously served two 3-year terms, taking on the roles of President, Secretary, and Chair of Marketing along the way.

In addition to his experience with Pittsford Musicals, Will has also worked with many other theatre groups across Rochester, including GEVA, Blackfriars Theatre, Webster Theatre Guide, Roberts Wesleyan College Community Theatre, and the SUNY Brockport Theatre Department. Will also served as Assistant Director and Choreographer for the East Irondequoit Middle School Drama Club during his 10 years at the school as a Spanish Teacher. 

Will currently works at SUNY Brockport as the Associate Director of the Center for Graduate Studies. He looks forward to using his skills and experience to contribute to the ongoing success of Pittsford Musicals. Term ends July 2026.

SCOTT SHUTTS (TREASURER)

Scott has a long, sordid history with La Musicals de Pittsford, dating back to the MySpace dark ages of 2005 with Fiddler on the Roof....a show that famously ended without a curtain call, so it’s about time he gets some darned recognition!  😜 In all seriousness, though, he has been part of the PM family in multiple production cycles, whether it be as a cast member, crew, magical trap door puppeteer, cast party crasher, or ambassador to that rich ladies’ luncheon at an old mansion down on East Avenue. He feels a strong sense of attachment and indebtedness to this Rochester institution that has afforded him so much opportunity and enriched his life with friendships and fun. As such, Scott would be honored to add Board Member to his list of involvements. 

Scott brings with him 9 years of experience serving on the board of the Webster Theatre Guild, another institution of Rochester community theatre with an 80 year history.  In his capacity with WTG, he has served as chair of numerous committees such as Publicity, Program, Storage, and even run elections such as this very endeavor. He has also produced high school and middle school shows as WTG’s youth coordinator for several years.  Scott understands the level of commitment necessary for being an effective member of a working community theater board.  He doesn’t take that commitment lightly and is prepared to help PM remain the gold standard for community theater in Rochester’s ever-evolving theatrical landscape.  

In addition to his experience with WTG, Scott has also been involved with Blackfriars, The JCC, RAPA, ETC, and OFC Creations.  He works as a Data Control Manager for Monroe 1 BOCES, and since he barely leaves his house anymore, he would really welcome those monthly zoom calls. Term ends July 2027.

MARTIN YARAVITZ

Martin has been involved with Pittsford Musicals since the fall of 2019 in Cinderella. He has been an active member of the Rochester theater scene both on and off the stage for years performing many roles including set building, stage crew, acting and more.  In his spare time, he is an avid woodworker, designing custom wooden creations, and creative baker creating delectable, sweet treats.

Martin is a part owner and Senior IT Engineer at Bar None Design.  He looks forward to sharing his years of theater experience to help the organization flourish and succeed.  Term ends July 2028.