THE 2026 HRDC EXECUTIVE BOARD
The HRDC Board strives to uphold the mission statement of the organization by promoting interest in theater at Harvard, organizing and administering student participation in productions housed in the Loeb Drama Center, and acting as an umbrella organization for Harvard theater by assisting in the production of theatrical works elsewhere on campus.
Please reach out to the relevant board member(s) with any inquiries, or you may reach the entire HRDC board at [email protected].
President: Ben Arthurs ’27 (He/Him)
Ben is a junior in Pfoho studying Astrophysics. His favorite hobby is refreshing MyHRDC every few seconds during signing period.
DUTIES: The Presidents of the HRDC, in addition to facilitating and coordinating the actions of all other board members, serve as the primary liaison to the A.R.T., OFA, TDM, and Deans of Harvard College.
CONTACT: [email protected]
Co-Vice Presidents: Dzifa Ackuayi ’28 (She/Her) and Jocelyn Shek ’28 (She/Her)
Jocelyn is a junior in Quincy studying Sociology and Statistics. You can probably find her sketching production designs, sending out a when2meet, or admiring birds on campus.
Dzifa is a sophomore in Cabot planning on studying Economics and English. In 2025, Dzifa saw Beyoncé perform live. Be very excited for her.
DUTIES: The VP coordinates the HRDC productions that occur in Loeb Proscenium every semester. The VP also manages the Board Liaison system and assists the Secretary/Historian with alumni matters.
CONTACT: [email protected]
Treasurer: Cassidy Crabb ’28 (She/Her)
DUTIES: The Treasurer is in charge of finances for the Loeb Ex and Proscenium, as well as the HRDC budget. If you have a question about reimbursements, allowable items for a budget, or ideas for HRDC purchases, email the treasurer!
CONTACT: [email protected]
Ex Chair: Cruz Allison ’28 (He/Him)
DUTIES: The Ex Chair coordinates the HRDC productions that occur in the Experimental Theater of the Loeb every semester.
CONTACT: [email protected]
Tech Chair: Anwen Cao ’28 (She/Her)
DUTIES: The Tech Chair works to strengthen the tech community on campus by answering questions, directing students towards resources that may help them, and providing advice on design and technical execution for productions in need.
CONTACT: [email protected]
Campus Liaison/Common Casting Chair: Emilija Morkevicius ’28
DUTIES: The Campus Liaison is responsible for the organization and running of Common Casting, and keeps in contact with the different theater groups on campus and with the drama tutors in the houses.
CONTACT: [email protected]
Publicity Chair: Jacob Prager ’29 (He/Him)
DUTIES: The Publicity Chair releases the weekly HRDC Newsletter, manages the website and social media accounts, and works to plan events to help build community within the Harvard arts scene.
CONTACT: [email protected]
Secretary/Historian: Charles Kirsch ’29 (He/Him)
DUTIES: The Secretary/Historian acts as an administrative lead for HRDC documentation, serves as the coordinator of HRDC alumni relations, and serves as the primary liaison between the HRDC and the Harvard Theater Collection.
CONTACT: [email protected]
Social Liaison: George Atkin ’28 (He/Him)
DUTIES: The Social Liaison is in charge of organizing all major social events for the HRDC community. They are also responsible for providing assistance and support to production staffs for the planning of social events on campus.
CONTACT: [email protected]
Resource Coordinator: Alexa Schmitt ’29 (She/Her)
DUTIES: The Resource Coordinator is responsible for handling all the HRDC’s property—primarily, any instruments, sound/lighting equipment, props, and costumes owned by the club.
CONTACT: [email protected]
HRDC BOARD ELECTIONS
HRDC Board Elections are held annually in November, at an open meeting of the HRDC. Each officer holds their position for one calendar year. New members assume the duties and privileges of office at the beginning of the spring semester.
Anyone who has been involved with a campus production in any way can run for the HRDC Board. Candidates are encouraged to look at the duties and responsibilities of each position (described above and in the HRDC Constitution) and to email current board members to learn more about their perspective office when deciding to run. Candidates for office should nominate themselves by submitting a statement of interest to the current Executive Board at least two days prior to the election. A majority vote by members of the HRDC present at the open meeting determines the elected officers of the HRDC Executive Board. Candidates may be nominated from the floor.