Cambridge\Deerfield WI
Cambridge Deerfield Players Theater
Barbara St. John
President
Barbara joined the CD Players Theater Board in 2023. She has seven years of costuming experience with the St. Bernard Players Theatre in Madison. She also has 501 (c) 3 non-profit experience with marketing, fundraising and event planning.
Barbara is passionate about community theatre while embracing and supporting the creative talents of actors of all ages. She lives in Cambridge.
Nikolai
Vechinsky
Vice President
Nikolai has been with the board since 2023 and has been involved in CD Players since 2020. He has a background in professional theater, working as both the master electrician at the Fireside Theater and an extra with IATSE Local 251.
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He's excited to bring his experience to CD Players and work to educate the next generation of actors and production crew.
Ken Smith
Treasurer
Ken began his journey with CDP as a parent volunteer in 2013. He's performed in several of our shows, and helps with set design too, as well as balancing the organization's checkbook.
Rachel Holmquist
Secretary
Rachel grew up in Deerfield and currently is living there with her family. She is a proud mom of triplet daughters. Her children were part of both CDP productions in 2022, and her husband has joined the CD Players family as an actor in 2023.
Brittany Smith
Board Member
Brittany has been a part of CD Players since the 2013 production of “Beauty and the Beast” as part of the cast. She has been involved with theater constantly since then, including as president of her college’s drama club freshman and sophomore year of college.
Brittany has returned, working as an educator in Cottage Grove and joining the CD Players Board in 2023.
Peggy Punsel
Board Member
Peggy has served on the Board for a number of years, and is a force of nature! Her insight and business sense is a critical skill in helping CDP bring you our performances.
Deanne Herrling
Past president and Ex Officio
Deanne served the CD Players as Vice President from 2007-2013 and then President from 2013 until 2024. She had the pleasure of being an actor in many productions, along with her two daughters, over the years. She co-directed Mary Poppins (2019), Addams Family (2021), Frozen, Jr. (2021), Beauty and the Beast (2022) and was the Producer for Little Mermaid, Jr in 2022.
Deanne enjoyed watching people of all ages enjoy the live theater experience, making new friends and having fun.
Sarah Olson
Board Member
Sarah joined the CD Players in 2023 when her daughters joined the cast of the Little Mermaid, Jr. She has helped as costume mom on several shows in Marshall before coming to CD players and in her full time career she is an educator of 20+ years. Her passion is for teaching, watercolor art, crafting, and creating memories with her family.
Stephanie Blaser
Board Member
Stephanie grew up in Cambridge and joined CD Players in 2022, when her daughter joined the cast for The Addams Family. She loves the confidence and community CD brings to kids and adults alike. Stephanie was welcomed to the Board in 2023.
Jillian Matteson
Board Member
Jillian joined CD Players as an actor in the 2023 season after moving to Cambridge with her now-husband. While an IT Project Manager by profession, she has been an avid performer for 20+ years and is passionate about fostering high-quality and fulfilling theatre experiences for the whole community. She was welcomed to the board in 2024.
Bella Bamlett
Board Member
Bella is new to the board in 2024, but has been involved in CD Players most of her life. As a lifelong member of CD Players, she is thrilled to take on the role of a board member. Having been part of this community for most of her life, she has witnessed firsthand the incredible impact CD Players has had on those who are involved. She is eager to contribute to its growth and development, aiding in growing stronger connections between CD Players and the community it serves.