Stephen has spent the better part of 30 years involved in theatre in one aspect or another, from stage direction to technical direction, costuming to props, acting to writing. Steve has performed at or worked with Marriott's Lincolnshire Theatre, Pheasant Run Dinner Theatre, Theatre at the Center, and Court Theatre, to name a few, as well as directing such BoHo productions as SideShow (Jeff Award - best director, musical), Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde, Jekyll & Hyde, The Glorious Ones, and I Am My Own Wife (co-directed with Peter Marston Sullivan). Stephen is BoHo Theatre's founding Artistic Director.

Thomas is a founding member of Bohemian Theatre Ensemble. His background varies from being backstage, in the house, and onstage. His love of the arts is well evidenced when glimpsing his past. Many years ago (in 1990), Thomas began his theatre career by becoming an assistant director for a high school production of Oliver! at Bloomington High School in Bloomington, Illinois where he was doing his student teaching. Since then, Thomas has produced many shows for BoHo and works in the company with love, strong organizational skills, and his knack for problem-solving. Thomas also created an adaptation for BoHo (Yerma), directed a piece in a benefit for Season of Concern (in Chicago), and performed in numerous productions on stage. Thomas shared the helm of BoHo with Artistic Advisor Stephen M. Genovese (then Artistic Director) from 2003-2009 and now looks forward to the continued growth and success of the company as it produces critical and audience successes that invigorate the theatre community of Chicago.

Kaela Altman is a Chicago transplant from Upstate New York with a dynamic background in Theater and Non-Profit Administration. Currently, Kaela works for the National Association of REALTORS as the Coordinator, Outreach and Development for the Commercial Real Estate Division. A relationship manager at her core, Kaela is thrilled to join the Boho Board and looks forward to future collaborations and working with amazing talent!

Steve Goodman is Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Hitachi Consulting Corporation, the global business and IT consulting unit of Japanese conglomerate Hitachi, Ltd. He leads Hitachi Consulting’s global legal group, oversees the legal, risk management and corporate governance aspects of the company’s business and serves as principal legal advisor to the company’s executive leadership and board of directors. Prior to joining Hitachi Consulting, Steve was a partner at the international law firm of Greenberg Traurig in Miami, Florida. Steve holds a Juris Doctor degree from The George Washington University Law School and a B.A. from the University of Chicago.

Richard "Dick" Maxen is a retired educator, avid theatre goer, and world traveler. He enjoys the arts in all forms but has a penchant for musical theatre. He is impressed by the talented actors who perform in BoHo productions and the rich Chicago theatre scene. Although he lives in a northern suburb with his wife, Marilyn, he considers himself a proud Chicagoan.

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Jean Zuiker has lived in Evanston for more than 25 years, after growing up in the north woods of Wisconsin. Having had little exposure to live theater "up north" she has become a great fan of both live theater and opera, and finds special joy in the smaller, more intimate venues in Chicago, especially BoHo. Having worked in corporate settings for her entire career in the Chicago area, Jean is delighted to serve on the board of the Bohemian Theatre Ensemble. While being able to draw on her varied work and life experiences, the board service offers a new perspective and new opportunities. Jean invites and challenges all audience members to support BOHO through donations of money and/or time, and by bringing your friends and fellow theater lovers to BoHo productions.