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Stacie Boord

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Director of Education
Metaperformer

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 and Vinyl: A Very 80’s
Musical. Stacie is also a sought-after public speaker and host, working with
organizations like Planned Parenthood, CreativeOhio, and the National Association of
Women Business Owners.

Career Highlights

Named Columbus Small Business Leader, Chamber of Commerce, 2023
Recipient, C-Suite Award- CEO: Nonprofits, Columbus Business First, 2019 & 2020
Named Outstanding Non-Profit Innovator, City Pulse Columbus, 2019
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, Studio 8, and the Artistic
ASL (American Sign Language) curriculum developed for Columbus State Community
College.

7 Personal Takes

(THE THINGS THAT SHAPED US & THE THINGS WE SHAPE)
from Stacie
FAVORITE THING TO DO OUTSIDE OF SHADOWBOX LIVE
Cook for my family and host/entertain my friends.
ENTERTAINER YOU MOST ADMIRE
Those who are as skilled and courageous in their business endeavors and activism as they are in their artistry.
ONE FOOD YOU COULD EAT FOREVER
Sushi
BEVERAGE OF CHOICE
A great glass of red wine
YOUR MOST CHERISHED MUSIC ARTIST OF ALL TIME
Ann Wilson, Bono, Sarah McLaughlin, Prince, Aretha Franklin
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU DO EVERY DAY
Breathe and give thanks
THE ONE THING YOU WISHED FOR, BUT NEVER GOT
Nothing. Life is a beautiful, bumpy journey, and I am enjoying the ride.
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