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Donna began her career with the Sudbury Savoyards in 1970, joining with her friends from the Methodist Youth Fellowship in helping to paint the set for that year’s Princess Ida. She ventured out onstage three years later in the chorus for The Pirates of Penzance, and made more such appearances over the following few years.
It was in 1995 that Donna became more deeply involved, at first with costumes, and then stepping into leadership roles. In addition to serving on the Board of Trustees, as Treasurer and as Chairman (on one occasion doing both jobs) it was not unusual for Donna to accept other multiple responsibilities and to develop those tasks to a level which set the standard for those who followed in later years. She was Producer for six winter shows, and several summer productions. In 2001 for The Gondoliers she served as Producer, Costume Designer and Costume Construction Chief. She then turned to our summer production of Blithe Spirit, handling House Manager and Costumer roles. Not yet finished (or not yet exhausted), she next gave her efforts to our 40th Anniversary celebration as Co-Producer and House Manager.
In 2003 Donna was the guiding inspiration behind the Annual Fall Craft Fair, an activity which, with the assistance of her sister (and fellow YOR) Andrea Roessler, she ran for the next nine years. These Fairs were enormous fun, and grew over the years from a single room to take over the whole building and spill out into the lawn. These Fall Craft Fairs enabled the Savoyards to add substantially to our contribution towards the relief of World Hunger.
Donna has displayed in her actions and commitment over the years that "Extraordinary Service" which is the unique characteristic of her fellow Yeomen. Her guidance, leadership and vision have strengthened the Company, and her example of selfless service to our goals remains a powerful inspiration to us all. |
| 1970 |
Princess Ida: Set Painting
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| 1971 |
The Gondoliers: Set Painting
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| 1973 |
The Pirates of Penzance: Set Painting
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| 1974 |
Trial by Jury and HMS Pinafore: Chorus
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| 1979 |
Ruddigore: Chorus
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| 1983 |
HMS Pinafore: Chorus
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| 1995 |
The Mikado: Chorus, Costume Construction |
| 1996 |
Princess Ida: Chorus, Costume Construction |
| 1996 |
Fourth of July Parade Float: Co-Coordinator |
| 1996 |
Summer Show - Charley's Aunt: Usher |
| 1997 |
The Yeomen of the Guard: Chorus, Costume Construction, Cast Manager, Publicity Crew, Internal Sales, Nominating Committee |
| 1998 |
Trial by Jury & HMS Pinafore: Bridesmaid, Chorus, Producer, Costume construction, Publicity, Printer Liaison, Board of Trustees |
| 1998 |
Summer Show - The Importance of Being Earnest: Production Assistant, House Manager, Tickets, Publicity |
| 1999 |
Iolanthe: Chorus, Producer, Costume Construction, Publicity, Printer Liaison, Board of Trustees |
| 1999 |
Summer Show - Foggerty's Fairy: Costume Construction |
| 2000 |
Ruddigore: Chorus, Chairman and Treasurer - Board of Trustees, Costume and Set Construction, Publicity |
| 2000 |
Summer Show - You Can't Take It With You: Associate Producer, Ticket Sales, Set Construction |
| 2001 |
The Gondoliers: Don Alhambra’s Aide, Producer, Co-Costume Designer, Costume Construction Chief, Treasurer of Board of Trustees |
| 2001 |
Summer Show - Blithe Spirit: Costumer, House Manager, Set painting and Drapery Construction |
| 2001 |
40th Anniversary Celebration: Places, Please Co-Producer, House Manager, Costumer, Chorus |
| 2002 |
The Sorcerer: Producer, Publicity Chief, Printer Liaison, Costume Construction Co-Chief, Set Painting, Treasurer of Board of Trustees |
| 2002 |
Summer Show - Engaged: Co-Producer, Costumer, House Co-Manager, Box Office |
| 2003 |
Patience: Producer, Costume Designer, Treasurer of Board of Trustees |
| 2003 |
Summer Show - Hay Fever: House Manager, Box Office |
| 2003 |
1st Annual Fall Craft Fair: Co-Chair through 9th Annual Fair in 2011 |
| 2004 |
The Pirates of Penzance: Costume Designer, Treasurer of Board of Trustees |
| 2004 |
Summer Show - The Boys Next Door: Asst. to Producer, Usher |
| 2005 |
The Mikado: Co-Producer, Treasurer of Board of Trustees, Publicity crew, Costume Crew |
| 2005 |
Summer Show - The Matchmaker: Costume Co-Designer, Production Consultant, Set Painting, Props, Stage Crew |
| 2006 |
The Grand Duke: House staff, Costume Construction, Set painting, Wardrobe |
| 2007 |
Iolanthe: House Co-Manager, Costume Construction |
| 2007 |
Summer Show - You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown: Set painting, Usher |
| 2008 |
The Yeomen of the Guard: House Manager, Costume Construction |
| 2008 |
Summer Show - Arsenic and Old Lace: Producer, Costume Designer, Set painting, Wardrobe, Follow Spot Operator, Usher |
| 2009 |
Utopia, Limited: House staff, Costume Construction |
| 2009 |
Summer Show - Our Town: Costumer, House Staff |
| 2010 |
Princess Ida: Costume Designer |
| 2010 |
Summer Show - On Golden Pond: Co-Producer, Costumer, Props, Set Construction and Painting |
| 2011 |
Trial By Jury and HMS Pinafore: Costume Construction |
| 2011 |
50th Anniversary Celebration Brunch Organizer, Refreshments Coordinator |
| 2011 |
Summer Show - Mary Rose: House Manager |
| 2012 |
Ruddigore: Set Construction and Painting, Costume Construction |
| 2012 |
Peter Stark's Memorial Celebration: Refreshments Coordinator |
| 2013 |
The Gondoliers: Costume Designer |
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Induction Ceremony - March 2, 2013
Dennis O'Brien presents Donna Roessler as the 2013 Yeoman of Regard.
Donna's acceptance speech.
Donna receives her gift.
2013 Yeoman of Regard Honoree, Donna Roessler.
Dennis O'Brien and 2013 Honoree, Donna Roessler.
Donna Roessler's Induction Speech by Dennis O'Brien
Speech by Donna Roessler at the Induction Ceremony
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