| x | Zeke McPherson | x | Robbie Burt |
| x | Alex Night | x | Drew Philpot |
| x | Lexie Payne | x | LaDonna Barber |
| ETC | Doug Sloan | x | Linda Johnson |
| ETC | Amanda Baker | x | Kallie Howard |
| x | Mikayla Barber | ETC | Stef Moore |
| x | Ann Glen | ||
| x | Sharon Bollmeyer |
March 16, 2026
Ouachita Little Theatre Board Minutes
Guests: None present
Zeke called the meeting to order at 5:41 p.m
Secretary’s Report–
- It was confirmed that Alex made the motion to accept the minutes of the February 16th board meeting, and Drew seconded the motion. The motion carried, and the minutes from February 16th have been updated to reflect that action.
- A motion was made by Alex to accept the minutes of the last meeting as corrected. Drew seconded, and the motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report- Mikayla (Through Email)
- Arvest: Closing: $3,259.96
Current: $1,018.87
Union: Closing and current balance: $6,929.87
First Financial: Closing and current balance:$2,642.07 - The western brought in an estimate of $280 to $300. Logan’s rent check came in this month as well. The One acts brought in around $700
Publicity: Zeke
- An article for the One-acts was published in the paper. Zeke also mentioned that our agreement with the paper and radio is still on. Descendants will have radio and articles in the future.
Office Report-Alex (through email)
- All is good in the office. We received a $500 donation from the Chrys Geyer trust this month!
Membership Report- Alex (through email)
- Doug is still recovering from surgery, but is eager to visit local businesses/organizations soon. Hoping to send out a new batch of letters to expired commercial members and season ticket holders soon.
Artistic Director and Play Selection Report- Judy (Through Email)
- A big shout out and thank you to Robbie Burt and Jessica Kropp for having one-acts prepared for us and performed even with a shortened rehearsal time, then an ice storm. Judy believes they had good performances, and it was encouraging to the students themselves. She has not heard the financials on this, but the experience in itself was well worth it.
- The theatre also had a Realtor’s show, held this past Friday, with many of our own being involved in the directing and presentation of it. Judy is assured that much money was made, and the Call will benefit greatly from the dedication of all those involved.
- Now, tomorrow night and Saturday night, the Ouachita Strings will be presenting their Spring Concert. Judy loves that the theatre has other non-profits using the facilities and hopes we can continue to offer services for them. She thanks Mikayla for helping with this event.
- Descendants have held their auditions and have cast their actors. Be sure to ask Kallie if there is anything you, as board members, can do to help her achieve her goals for a great production.
- The Play Selection Committee would like to bring to the board the following play approvals. They have read and approved “Hello Dolly” to be directed by Zeke McPherson; “The Christmas Story” to be directed by Amanda Baker for Christmas 2026, and “Drinking Habits”. If approved by the board, the committee can add these titles to the already existing titles of: “Private Lives” requested by Zeke, “Book of Will”. They are still looking for a director for this fall, and any of the approved titles would be great to do. Anybody willing? So, will the board approve the above plays for the coming year?
- Justin Sattler mentioned to Kallie that he was interested in directing a play in the future.
- The schedule right now looks like this: Descendants in May, Camelot for the summer, nothing for fall and The Christmas Story will round out the 2026 year.
House Report-Robbie
- The water bill was brought down by about $50-$70 when the leaking toilet in the bathroom was turned off. Robby suggested that in the future, we might need to have a professional come take a look at it.
- Mouse traps were placed all around the theatre, and a couple of mice have been caught.
- Zeke mentioned that the storage unit was cleaned out and that the next project is to clean and organize the storage shed.
- Zeke also pressure-washed the front entrance and plans to start fixing some things around the entrance for appearance and safety.
IT Report- Zeke and Lexie
- Nothing new, Will have more news in or after May.
Box Office-Amanda
- Nothing to report
Social Committee-Linda
- The Social Committee is planning a spring brunch for either April or May. They are still going over the location and the date, but most of the menu has been discussed.
- The social committee has also discussed doing an Easter fundraiser to help with funds for Descendants.
- The board discussed whether money from a fundraiser that the director of a play puts on that the money should go to the play for funds or should it go into the general funds of the theatre. No motion was taken.
New Business
- Zeke proposed the quotes for new equipment.
– printer for the office: $780 est.
-Lights for the marque: $300 each
-Projector: $500-600 - Lexie brought up the mention of new headsets for the sound booth and microphones. Lexie is going to have a proposal drawn out by the next meeting.
Old Business
- Discussion of the RNA project was held, including quotes and signage.
Adjournment: Kallie made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Sharon seconded, and all approved the adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m
Next meeting is April 20th @ 5:30 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Lexie Payne Secretary