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

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

Darren Stevenson
PUSH CEO/Artistic Director

Heather Stevenson
PUSH Artistic Director

Paul Tracy
Producer/Director/Owner, Envision Productions

PUSH Ambassadors

Sally Cohen
Charles Cote
Mark Cuddy
Katie Hogan
David Hou
Esther Krakower
Gerianne Puskas
Donald Riling
Susan Rogers