Board of Directors
The 40 Plus Stage Company is grateful for the the dedicated and passionate individuals who make up our Board of Directors. Composed entirely of volunteers, our board brings a diverse range of experiences and an unwavering commitment to the arts.
Using their skills and expertise, they help drive our mission to enrich the community through captivating performances and educational programs. Each member of our board generously donates their time, skills, and resources to ensure the continued success and growth of our theater company.
Corlis Sellers-Drummond, Board Chair / Interim Executive Director
Corlis Sellers began acting with Hampton Players at Hampton University, where she also assisted in directing and stage managing the opera “Treemonisha.” After graduating, she performed in Washington, DC community theater, including as Lena Younger in A Raisin in the Sun, and made her TV debut in The Trials and Triumphs of Frederick Douglass on WRC.
She later served as Special Assistant to the Chancellor at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), where she created and directed a production for the school's 125th anniversary. After 30 years with the Department of Labor, she retired in 2010, joining WSSU in 2013. Corlis retired in 2019 to focus on her passion for the arts. As an actress, Corlis has appeared in productions staged by the Stained Glass Playhouse and 40+ Stage Company. She conducts acting classes at the Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness in Winston-Salem.
Board Members
Stephonia Davis — Secretary
Tamra Stokes — Treasurer
Jana Trevaskis
Steffanie Vaughan
Nathan Ross Freeman
Libby Trull
Diane Fitzhugh
Frenchie Slade
Jordan Googe
Sandra Stinson
Board Advisor
Melissa Peller
Board Associate
Ray Mitchell
Executive Producer Emeritus
John Hohn