The work of the club is overseen by its dedicated Board of Directors, consisting of a maximum of twelve individuals including four office bearers and eight committee members. The Board of Directors usually meet on a monthly basis to discuss the affairs of the club and the potential of any upcoming productions; and of course, no club would be complete without its members who are always most welcome to feed any ideas or suggestions, ideas or opportunities to the committee.
Board of Directors
Office Bearers
Jenny Szyfelbain Chairperson Local poet, Jenny, has been involved with Wick Players for many years, playing active roles both on and off stage. Panto is a favourite of hers, having successfully directed our bi-ennial pantomime for the last five years. |
Marney Bruce Vice-Chairperson Having served as club treasurer for many years, it's' great to have a well-known face back on board. She has competed in many drama festival entries, having represented Caithness at numerous Scottish Finals. |
Jayden Alexander Company Secretary A member since his youth, Jayden enjoys participating in drama festivals and loves panto! Always with new ideas to develop our club, Jayden is keen to continue to bring Wick Players into the 21st century. |
Dawn Williamson Treasurer An expert when it comes to finances and it's great to have her on board keeping us right with our book-keeping! Following her brother-in-law's footsteps, who served as our treasurer and vice-chair for many years. |
Committee Members
Abbie Gunn SAFEGUARDING OFFICER Successful local businesswoman, Abbie, enjoys assisting our talented wardrobe team, ensuring that our actors and actresses are looking the part when on stage whilst keeping our wardrobe spic and span! 
Margaret Thomson Member Margaret has a real passion for drama and has represented Caithness at many SCDA Scottish Finals showcasing a wealth of experience in am-dram, keen to pass on her skill to a new generation. |
Frances Yellop Membership secretary A local business owner, Frances has been involved with the club for many years. She is known for being a top-notch prompter and directed her first ever play in 2024 and reached the SCDA National Youth Final. 
Sam Banks Member A member since his early teens, he is renowned for his comedic roles in pantomime. Sam enjoys entertaining an audience of all ages when on the stage and as a young individual he brings fresh ideas to the board. |
Jasmine Dunnet JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE Jasmine is a local student and is a keen representative for the next generation. She reached the National Youth Final in her first competitive play in 2024 as part of SCDA's national one-act play competition. 
Gina Alexander Member A talented singer and florist, Gina is renowned for playing the magical pantomime fairy but loves getting stuck into drama, competing in drama festivals and enjoying club trips away to "big theatres". |
Kirstin Gunn MEMBER Kirstin has been a member of Wick Players since her early teens and competed in her first competitive senior play in 2024, brining talent to represent her home town at the SCDA Highland Divisional Final. 
James Steven Member Lighting expert, James Steven, has a wealth of experience working behind the scenes brining special effects to our productions both at home whilst on our Assembly Rooms stage and when away enjoying festivals. |
As well as our dedicated Board of Directors, there are also various other roles held by members out with the main committee. These individuals help to manage various other aspects of important club business.
Non-Board Roles
Clare Sturrock-Centre SCDA Delegate A member of the club since 1997, Clare has extensive experience in partaking in SCDA festivals and has proudly reached the Scottish and British finals with Wick Players on numerous occasions. |
Kirstin Gunn SCDA DELEGATE Kirstin proudly made her debut in her first SCDA festival senior entry in 2024 reaching the Highland Divisional Open Final in Plockton, and now that she has the bug; makes a fitting rep for Wick Players at SCDA. |
Lily Sutherland SCDA DELEGATE Lily is a relatively new member of the club, having performed in her first panto in 2023. Her first drama festival was in 2024 with "A Dog's Life" which successfully reached the National Youth Final in Bathgate. |
Lily Richard Scrapbook Convenor Young, creative and talented; Lily is helping to preserve our memories and history through way of art and design by collating an annual scrapbook which is then presented an our annual general meeting. |
