Our Board

The Board of Bedford Community Players consists of 11 members who serve as the organization’s guiding light.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the board, please reach out to the President via email (bcpauditions@gmail.com). Board members must be a paid member of BCP, and the majority must live in the community.

Below is a little information about each of our current Board Members.


President - Tara Althaus

Vice President - Maria Mohler

Secretary - Kassidy Krimmel

Kassidy has been performing on the stage since age 8. She grew up performing with BCP, and her first musical ever was with BCP! Kassidy’s favorite BCP shows that she has performed in are Annie, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Godspell! Professionally, Kassidy is an Accountant at La-Z-Boy headquarters in Monroe, MI. She is loving having the opportunity to get more involved by being on the board.

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Public Relations - Kelly Dilcher

Treasurer - Tom McQuaid

Tom Is currently in his 2nd year as BCP Treasurer. Tom, a retired CPA, left his accounting practice in Cleveland to assist one of his clients with running Inshield Die & Stamping Co. in Toledo. In 2006, Tom retired a 2nd time. Tom has appeared in the Toledo Repertoire Theatre's productions of A Christmas Carol as Ghost of Christmas Future and a member of the adult chorus. He has also performed various behind the scenes duties for the Toledo Repertoire Theatre and Bedford Community Players as part of stage and light crews.

Trustee - Vikki Aitson

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Trustee - Aaron Roos

Past President - Deb Brescol

Deb has served on the Board in all capacities over the years; from Founding Member to President to Stage Manager, performer, crew and Producer. “I have found joy in this hobby for many years. My favorite roles on stage were as a dancer, in the beginning years. I danced my way through Li'l Abner, Sweet Charity, Guys & Dolls, 42nd Street, Chicago & Cabaret with BCP. I hope to continue to support my love of theatre for many years.”

Trustee - Bill Priest