Meet Our
Board of Directors
GUIDING THE VISION, SUPPORTING THE MISSION
The Board of Directors at Studio B Performing Arts is made up of dedicated volunteer community members who share a passion for the arts. They provide guidance, support, and oversight to ensure Studio B continues to grow as a place where creativity thrives. Through their leadership, we are able to keep the arts accessible, impactful, and central to our community.
Sasha Taylor | President
Sasha and her four daughters are Lewisville residents and have been actively involved in Studio B since 2012. She graduated from the University of Greenwich in London, has a background in software support management, and 20 years of experience on non-profit boards. As a parent whose children grew up on the Studio B stage, she is dedicated to ensuring the theatre remains a place where creativity flourishes.
Karen Tipton | Vice President
Karen's education background is in Music, Art and Theatre. She enjoyed being a professional storyteller for over 15 years with emphasis on curriculum enrichment for elementary schools. Karen has been acting, directing, set producing, and costuming at Studio B since 2004. "With each production, I have been truly blessed to work with amazingly talented actors and crews of all ages!"
Violet Goforth | Treasurer
Violet was part of Studio B from 2013–2015, directing and choreographing a variety of productions. She returned to Studio B in 2024 with Into The Woods Jr. She’s worked at the regional and community level and taught theatre in Frisco ISD. She enjoys improv, lighting and set design. Offstage, Violet has accounting experience in both the non-profit and corporate worlds.
Karen Lott | Secretary
Karen is a graduate of Texas A&M and lives in Lewisville. She has been involved with several other non-profits over the years and has been part of the Studio B family since 2012. Behind the scenes is Karen's favorite way to be involved in a production and her favorite part of Studio B is watching people of all ages learn and grow and try new things!
Elizabeth Watson | Advisor
Elizabeth has been involved with Studio B since 2010. In that time, she has taught classes, been a part of countless production teams in a variety of roles, served as the Artistic Director, and currently is a part of the Board of Directors. Elizabeth holds a bachelor of music with an emphasis in voice with a teaching certificate. She currently teaches 2nd grade in Coppell ISD.
DeAnna McDearmont | Advisor to the Board
DeAnna was actively involved with Studio B from 2004 to 2013, serving as Executive Director and directing numerous productions, including her favorites Willy Wonka, Lion King, Jr., and Alice in Wonderland, Jr. Since relocating to Sulphur Springs in 2013, she has continued to support the theater when available and takes pride in seeing its ongoing growth and success.
Shayleigh Ward | Advisor to the Board
Shayleigh has been a part of Studio B since 2016. Her passion for theatre and arts education led her to pursue her Bachelor's in Theatre Performance and Directing. She loves working with students and is always impressed by their dedication and talent.
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