History
Located in the same facility since 1955, the success of the organization is attributed to the hard work and dedication of its members. Each year, since 1979, special recognition has been paid to a member in the form of the "Samuel C. Mullin Jr., ‘Sammy’ Award" for outstanding service to The Red Barn Players and the performing arts. The award pays tribute to Mullin, who as one of the founding members of The Red Barn Players dedicated 63 years of service to the group.
2011 Sammy Award winner, Aaron Zimmerman & Sam Mullin
1979 - Samuel C Mullin Jr.
1980 - Joseph A. Ferrara
1981 - Joseph V. Mazzocca
1982 - Robert D. Hazen
1983 - Tom Tillia & John Herbolich
1984 - Dolores Maloney
1985 - Dr. Bill McNutt
1986 - Eileen Hazen
1987 - Dottie McNutt
1988 - Mary Jane Tillia
1989 - Henry Karki
1990 - Bonnie Nolan
1991 - Richard Maloney
1992 - Dennis Stich
1993 - Greg Zimmerman
1994 - Thom Bennett
1995 - Bette Ferrara
1996 - Tom Bickert
1997 - Robert S. Hazen
1998 - Nancy Thomas
1999 - Don Pletz
2000 - Hazel Zimmerman
2001 - Susan Osborne Brown
2002 - Vonnie Kay Brough
2003 - No Award Given
2004 - Sue Ann Aiken
2005 - Chris Gaughenbaugh
2006 - Harvey Pletz
2007 - Tammy Herb
2008 - Paul Angelucci
2009 - Debbie Warner
2010 - Tammy Erkman
2011 - Aaron Zimmerman
2012 - Drew Martin (posthumously)
2013 - Amos Eppihimer
2014 - Deeann Eppihimer
2015 - Karen Kern
2016 - Toni Schlemmer
2017 - Mary Cameron
2018 - Larry Stevens
2022 - Mark Beighey
2017 Sammy Award winner, Mary Cameron with President Amos Eppihimer
In 1996, the Red Barn Players added another award to honor new members who give unselfishly of their time and labor to the group and performing arts: The Presidents Award to a New Member.
1996 - Tammy Herb
1997 - Eric Scott
1998 - Peggy Venezie
1999 - Peggy Osborne
2000 - Dick Jones
2001 - Donna McGee
2002 - Erica Vandervort
2003 - none
2004 - Drew Martin
2005 - Mike Woodling
2006 - none
2007 - Jessa Hvizdalek Boehler
2008 - Annette Quinn
2009 - Harley Allen
2010 - Larry and Patty Stevens
2011 - Lynda Brenner
2012 - Michael Fogel
2013 - Kim Smolka
2014 - none
2015 - Dawnlee Sweitzer
2016 - Marissa Stonefield and Brad Townsend
2017 - none
2018 - Mark Beighey
2022 - Jack Brown
2016 Presidents Award winners, Marissa Stonefield & Brad Townsend with Former
President Tom Bickert
Statement of Diversity & Inclusion:
The Red Barn Players believe that the theater should reflect the community it serves. With this in mind, we subscribe to a program of inclusive casting. We are committed to diversity and have a policy of equal opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, we encourage performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to join us.
Current officers and board of directors of the Red Barn Players are as follows:
Officers
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Amos Eppihimer, President
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Robert S. Hazen, Vice President
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Deb Kucan, Secretary
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Tom Bickert, Treasurer
Board of Directors
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John Brenner
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Sue Ann Aiken
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Toni Schlemmer
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Mary Cameron
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Amos Eppihimer
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Andrea Cary
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Tom Bickert
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Eileen Hazen
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Robert S. Hazen
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Henry Karki
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Bonnie Nolan
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Deb Kucan
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Susan Brown
Advisory Board
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Vonnie Kaye Brough
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Paul Brenner
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Lauranne Ferrara
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Jessica Patterson
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Karen Kern
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Eileen Hazen
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Chris Gaughenbaugh
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Nancy Thomas
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Xander Boots
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Alena Kucan
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Patrick Erkman
Red Barn board breaking ground for the new concession stand - 2016