Anthony SanFilippo is the Producing Director of PCS Theater, now in his third season. A former Board President (2018-2021), he is now in his fourth term on the Board. Since joining PCS in 2012 as Jack in Brighton Beach Memoirs, he’s appeared in 13 productions, directed seven, and produced two. He co-founded PCS’s first improv team and has fostered collaborations with other groups to perform in the space. By day, Anthony is a writer, editor and broadcaster and has extensive professional experience in strategic marketing.

Amanda has been an active member of PCS Theater since 2018, directing productions like Urinetown and Young Frankenstein, producing Newsies and Hamlet, and performing in multiple shows. She is the Associate Director of Education at Walnut Street Theatre and has also directed for Media Theatre, Ocean City Theatre Company, and Upper Darby Summer Stage. Her work reflects a wide range of experience in directing, producing, performing, and arts education.

Donna has called PCS Theater her “home away from home” for decades. She has performed or choreographed 47 Main Stage productions over 36 years, with roles like Golde (Fiddler on the Roof), Frau Blucher (Young Frankenstein), and Princess Puffer (The Mystery of Edwin Drood). Donna is in her second term as Board President. An attorney, she represents non-profits and stays current on governance trends. She’s also a longtime member and choreographer for Valley Forge Chorus.

Jimmy started volunteering at PCS Theater as a lighting designer and set builder. As the next 40 years passed, Jimmy became an instrumental force that has kept the theater running. He currently is the facilities manager for the theater, spending most of his weekdays focusing on the safety and maintenance of all things structural, mechanical, and operating at the theater. He knows the ins and outs of the physical plant second only to George Mulford. Besides taking care of our building, he continues to work behind the scenes, designing sets, building sets, creating special effects, focusing/hanging/designing/running lights, climbing ladders, pulling wires, fixing electrical problems, designing/running sound, setting up ovations, handling box office problems, and restocking and running concessions. He served on the Board for 18 years and was treasurer for the theater for 6 of those years.

Jane has been attending PCS performances since moving to Swarthmore in 1988, with family members participating in productions and set-building. She spent over 30 years as Swarthmore Borough Manager, where her responsibilities included budgeting, capital planning, grant writing, zoning, and building management. A former high school stage crew member, she combines a lifelong appreciation for theater with extensive experience in municipal operations and administration.

Emma Bradley has been involved with PCS since 2010, starting as a member of The Producers ensemble and Dance Captain. She has participated in over 10 productions as an actor or production staff member and considers PCS her “theater home.” On the Board of Governors since 2020, Emma became Secretary in 2023. A passionate advocate for PCS’s growth, Emma also works as a trial attorney, advising the board. She lives in Delaware with her husband and son, Jack, who she loves introducing to PCS’s children’s series.

Amy has been an active participant and member of PCS Theater since 2010, appearing in 14 productions across the Mainstage, Second Stage, and Children’s Series and contributing behind the scenes in stage crew, props, costumes, and front-of-house capacities. She brings a hands-on understanding of production processes and a reputation as a reliable and collaborative team member.

Deirdre is the Executive Assistant to the Chief Security Officer at Cigna, managing wire transfers, vendor invoices, and travel. Previously, she served as Executive Director of the US Secret Service Employee Recreation Association, overseeing insurance, fundraising, and finances. Her experience in non-profits could benefit PCS, a community that holds a special place in her heart. Having performed on its stage multiple times, she is eager to give back and help continue the great work already in place.

Cyrus first came to the Players’ Club as an ensemble member in Fiddler on the Roof.  Since then, he has appeared in Newsies and Rapunzel, Rapunzel – A Very Hairy Fairy Tale; he has also worked on the backstage crew for several productions, helped with building and striking sets, catered the food for Sentimental Journey, and regularly volunteers for the front of the house in multiple positions. His background includes a diverse array of experiences. Among the highlights are: numerous years in the Hotel/Restaurant industry as an Executive Chef, including marketing, sales, management, inventory control, purchasing, construction, and maintenance; over two decades as a public school teacher (certified K-12, currently teaching at the high school level;) heavy equipment operation for a local “agritainment” farm; and volunteer work for the Boy Scouts of America and Philabundance.

Denise can (usually Not) be seen behind the curtains at several local community theaters in the greater Philadelphia area. She calls Players Club of Swarthmore "Home" where she is the Props Committee Lead, but in her 20 years whispering and tip-toeing in the dark she's also turned the lights off at theaters in Chestnut Hill, Narberth, Phoenixville, Norristown, Berwyn, and Philadelphia. It might be easier to list venues she's not had the pleasure of serving as Stage Manager, Props Mistress, Crew or Producer.

Jeff Martin has served PCS Theater in multiple capacities since joining as a cast member of “Crazy for You” in 2011. He has appeared in productions on the Main Stage and Children’s Theater, assistant directed and produced. He also served as the president of the Board of Governors in 2021 and 2022.

Teddie has called PCS Theater her “home theater” for nearly 40 years. She has performed, directed, and produced for MainStage, Second Stage, cabarets, and children’s series. A dedicated volunteer, Teddie helped revive PCS’s spirit post-COVID. This year, she steps in as Production Relations Manager and resumes her role as Concession Coordinator, which she initiated. Now on the Board, Teddie looks forward to expanding her contributions in PCS’s 113th season.

Ed Robins joined PCS in 1983 to work with his friend Sheila Kutner and never left. Though he performed on stage a few times (back when Reagan was president), his main contributions have been offstage. Ed has directed, assistant directed, and designed lights and sets, but he’s especially known for building countless sets. Favorite productions include Children of a Lesser God, The Rink, Equus, and Next to Normal. He currently serves as Technical Director and Vice President of the Board.

Anne Marie (she/her) began her PCS journey as Dennis Bloh’s AD on Proof in 2004. She returned ten years later as stage manager for A Chorus Line and has since produced, directed, and performed as Miss Hannigan in Annie (2019). A proud supporter of PCS’s role in Tri-State community theater, Anne Marie values the theater’s openness to new ideas—and for introducing her to her husband, Shawn Weaver. She also actively volunteers in nonprofit marketing.

Mike- known to most here at PCS as “Soko”- has been deeply involved with PCS Theater since his debut on the Main Stage as Lt. Frank Cioffi in Curtains in 2016. Since then, PCS has become a second home to Mike. Mike has performed in a myriad of roles over the course of ten shows as an actor, and has also already developed an extensive and impactful resume as a director, helming productions of One Man Two Guvnors, Clue, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and the world premier of The Ballad of King Henry. Mike has involved himself in Main Stage, Second Stage, and Children’s Series productions in a myriad of roles in the creative process, serving as a producer, set designer, crew member, assistant director and other roles over his decade at PCS. In this time, Mike has gathered a wealth of knowledge of all aspects of PCS, as well as a long list of dear friends and collaborators.