Mission Statement
PUSH Physical Theatre creates and performs physical stories that inspire change. PUSH teaches lessons for life by empowering learners of all ages to use physical theatre to tell their own stories.
Oversight and financial accountability
PUSH Physical Theatre is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. PUSH is served by a board of directors who are responsible for financial accountability, policies, procedures and all other internal controls. An annual financial review is conducted by Stokes, Visca, & Company, LLP.
PUSH is supported, in part, by contributions from patrons like you. Donations are tax-deductible.
Board of Directors
Stephanie Reh, President
Director, Human Resources, Durst Image Technology US Founder/CEO, Accountability Evangelist
Haley Henning, Treasurer
CPA, RDG + Partners
Ben Casilio
Associate Attorney, Boylan Code
Michael Chiafulio
Chairperson of the Computer Science and Technology Department, Xavier School
Larry Francer
Associate Director of Preservation, The Landmark Society of Western New York
Luane Davis Haggerty, Ph.D.
Principal Lecturer NTID/RIT Performing Arts
Nicholas Jospe, M.D.
Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Susan Rogers
Executive Vice President, WXXI Public Broadcasting
Darren Stevenson
PUSH CEO/Artistic Director
Heather Stevenson
PUSH Artistic Director
Paul Tracy
Producer/Director/Owner, Envision Productions
Advisory Board
Suzanne Gouvernet
Gerianne Puskas / Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester
Donald G. Riling / Riling Leadership Resources