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On Board with the Playhouse
Written By: Wiley Sloan | Issue: 2017/01 - Winter
In November we introduced you to three Playhouse Board members — Doug Aldridge, Steve Shephard and Ken Porter. This month, we’ll present four more — Debi Bock, Marilyn Cooper, Susie Day and Ashley E. Harllee.
Debi Bock and her family have been coming to Highlands for over 20 years. As her four children left the nest, she began searching for an organization to work with.
“A friend knew that I loved the arts, thus she introduced me to the Playhouse,” she says. “As board vice president, I envision it becoming a premiere venue for both live productions and movies.”
Board member Marilyn Cooper obtained a degree in Interior Design from the University of Georgia in 1975. Doing business as Marilyn Bremer Interiors for the past 45 years she has parlayed her design talents into a thriving design business with clients in both Atlanta and Highlands. She and her husband Doug moved to Highlands full-time in 2012 establishing their home in the Cullasaja Club, where she is active on the Grants Committee of the Cullasaja Women’s Outreach.
For more than 23 years, Orlando resident Susie Day and her family have spent their summers in Highlands. A member of the Highlands Country Club, Susie has actively served on the Playhouse Board for the past seven years.
“From actors, directors, and costumers to musicians, set designers and office staff, everyone gives 110 percent and more to see that playhouse productions are second-to-none,” says Susie.
Ashley E. Harllee is the proprietor of C K Swan retail home and gift store across from Town Hall on U.S. 64. As a prior Bascom Art Center Board member and a business owner, Ashley is well-suited to serve the Playhouse.
The Board and Staff are busily preparing for a blockbuster theatre season in 2017. Throughout the winter enjoy first run movies each day at the Playhouse. Visit highlandsplayhouse.org or call (828) 526-2695 for the current movie schedule.
