BEVERLY THEATRE GUILD - Key Persons
Aron N. Arellano, Social Director - Born and raised on Chicago's Southside, Aron began singing at St. Anthony's, in Roseland, as a child. He enjoys performing with local theatre groups and encourages all to get involved. "Theatre has a place for everyone, be it on or off stage," he believes. Aron is active in the community through BTG, U.S. Bank, where Aron has worked at the Mt Greenwood location for 20+ years, and as a resident judge for 115 Bourbon Street's The One Jr. singing competition. Aron previously served two terms on BTG's Board of Directors as Publicity Chair. He remains a member of the Publicity Committee, while now serving as Social Chair. Aron is the 2019 winner of the Beverly Theatre Guild's President's Award.
: Camilla joined the Beverly Theatre Guild in 2019 after realizing she missed being involved with theatre productions, which she first started doing as a stage mom. Her oldest daughter's passionate involvement in theatre eventually led her to become the coordinator of the St. Barnabas Family School Association Theatre Arts Program, a position she held for 9+ years. Her past theatre experience includes costuming, most recently for BTG shows Urinetown, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Harvey, and The Sting; set building, painting, props, and lighting; and even a brief foray into acting in BTG's Zoom production of Almost Maine. As the Publicity Director for BTG, she is responsible for promoting BTG's productions to the community through press releases, publicity materials, and show programs. Her past creative hobbies of photography, sewing, woodworking, and other crafts have given her many skills that serve her well in the world of theater. During the day she works as an optometrist for SVS Vision in Lansing, IL, where she provides comprehensive eye exams and prescribes eyeglasses and contact lenses. A native of California, Camilla received her undergraduate, Masters, and Doctor of Optometry degrees from the University of California at Berkeley. Go Bears!
: Diane has been a BTG member since 2016. During that time, she has worked in various capacities including house manager, usher, assisting with ticket or concession sales, and stage crew. She has served in the capacity of Treasurer since the 2019-2020 season. She concluded a 41-year career with the federal government in April 2011, with the majority of time in the employ of the National Credit Union Administration. The last twenty years of her career were spent in the capacity as a Federal Institutions Examiner.
: Emil is retired from a career in marketing as Senior Vice President and Director of Advertising and Promotions for LaSalle Bank, NA. In this capacity, he supervised several marketing areas including the bank's outside advertising agencies and design firms. He was also responsible for managing the bank's many sponsorship activities. Emil joined the Beverly Theatre Guild in 1975 and over the years has served in several Board positions including 13 years as President. He currently serves as Board Member and Past President of The International Music Foundation, a producing organization of free classical concerts; President of the Parish Council for St. Simon the Apostle Church; and Resident Set Designer for BTG and St. Sebastian Players, a community theatre organization. In the past he has served on the Boards of The League of Chicago Theatres; Theatre II, a professional, non-equity theatre company; and Contact Chicago, a crisis hotline.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of the Beverly Theatre Guild Board of Directors
Meg Massaro, Vice President: Having had a rich career history wearing many hats, sporting various titles, and serving on multiple
: Sharon holds a Master's Degree in Music Education and a Master's Degree in Education Administration. She has been the music director or director for over 30 musicals at high school and community theater levels. She has led workshops in education for adult learners nationwide. She is a member of the Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development, National Association of Principals, Illinois Principal's Association, Illinois Music Educators Association, National Association for Music Education. Currently, Sharon serves as the Arts Liaison and teacher in a Chicago Public Elementary School in the Englewood Area.
Job Titles:
- President of the Beverly Theatre Guild Board of Directors
Wayne Wendell, President: Wayne has been a member of the Beverly Theatre Guild for 33 years and currently serves as its President, has been a Board member for many years. He has been involved in all aspects of community theatre, from performer to technical director. Professionally, in addition to performing, Wayne was the Operations Manager for Dreamstreet Theatre (Equity house) for 6 years, Operations Manager for Beverly Arts Facility for 9 years, Facilities Manager for Broadway in Chicago for 5 years, and is now the manager of the Morgan Park Academy Arts Center. Currently, he is directing ‘Chicago the Musical: High School Edition' for Morgan Park Academy's upper school production. He also serves as Lighting Designer for several theatre companies in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.