The board is delighted to announce that Artistic Director, Kathleen Otterson, has accepted the nomination to become President of the board. The board recognizes the outstanding leadership Kathy has provided as artistic director for the past two festivals, and welcomes her enthusiastically as she assumes this additional role as president.

Joining the BATC board of directors for the coming year are Cecelia Schieve and Jane Jiumaleh. Cecelia brings a wealth of experience from her forty year career as an educator and arts administrator, Jane has in-depth experience in public broadcasting and technology. Welcome to our new board members!

Stepping down from the board this year are Ken Stancer, Rich Samuels, and Betty Cohen. Both Ken and Betty have served on the board since its founding in 2017, and Rich has served for 5 years. Ken will continue to be involved in the festival as liaison to St. Andrew’s, our principal venue. Betty will continue to help out as administrative assistant. And Rich promises to continue his annual BATC preview broadcast on his WORT program next

The 2025-26 board members are:

Kathleen Otterson, President & Artistic Director
Martha Florey, Secretary
Janet Murphy, Treasurer
Steve Kurr
Jaret Schroeder
Mark Brampton Smith
Cecelia Schieve
Jane Jiumaleh