Stacie Boord
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Director of Education
FAVORITE ENTERTAINERS
Theatrical Titles
Vocal Co-Director
Teaching Artist
Metaperformer
Backstory
Stacie was born in Cincinnati, and grew up in Marietta, OH. She was an extremely active student, performing in the band, choir, and drama clubs, advanced swim meets and national cheerleading competitions. Stacie graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from The Ohio State University.
Theatrical Expertise
Boord is a founding member of Shadowbox Live. Since 1988, she has appeared in hundreds of original productions across countless performances with her company. Some of her most memorable turns include the original sketch comedy characters Vera (Vera and Laverne) and Dolly (The Santa Babies), and critically acclaimed performances in the metamedia productions The Tenshu, Thunder & Lightning, Chicago, Tommy, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Stacie is also a sought-after public speaker and host, working with organizations like Planned Parenthood and the National Association of Women Business Owners.
Career Highlights
Named Outstanding Non-Profit Innovator, City Pulse Columbus, 2019
Recipient, C-Suite Award- CEO:Nonprofits, Columbus Business First, 2019 & 2020
Named “Best Featured Female in a Musical,” Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable, 2018
Named “Best Leading Actress in a Musical – Regional,” Broadway World, 2012
Organizational Titles
Named Outstanding Non-Profit Innovator, City Pulse Columbus, 2019
Recipient, C-Suite Award- CEO:Nonprofits, Columbus Business First, 2019 & 2020
Named “Best Featured Female in a Musical,” Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable, 2018
Named “Best Leading Actress in a Musical – Regional,” Broadway World, 2012
Organizational Expertise
As Shadowbox Live’s CEO, Boord is the company’s chief spokesperson and corporate liaison, working with community and business leaders to explore how the power of live art can positively impact our community. She leads the creation of the company’s vision, mission, strategic planning and programming, and is responsible for cultivating the company’s contributed income – which has increased tenfold during her tenure.
In addition to her work as CEO, Boord created – and rapidly expanded – Shadowbox Live’s Education department, launching innovative, intensive programs that uniquely challenge students to artfully impact the world around them. Some of these nationally recognized programs include, The Arts Immersion Program, STEM Rocks the Box, and the Artistic ASL (American Sign Language) curriculum developed for Columbus State Community College.
Boord is a member of Shadowbox Live’s Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.