Our Mission
The Theatre and Music Society (TAMS) empowers local communities of artists through a national infrastructure to produce innovative and accessible performance and training opportunities beyond the mainstage. TAMS is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Board of Directors
Abby Gailey, President and Programming Chair
Justin M. Brauer, Vice President and Development Chair
Lauren Ramshaw, Treasurer and Marketing Chair
J.W. Morrissette, Co-Secretary
Joi Hoffsommer, Co-Secretary
Contact via email at board@theatreandmusic.org or any of the individual email addresses above.
The founding chapter is based in Champaign-Urbana and serves East Central Illinois.
Mailing List
Let us know the best way to reach you with TAMS news and performance and event opportunities!
Our Committees
TAMS is powered by volunteers who share a passion for the arts and a desire to build a strong artistic community. Our committees welcome members of all experience levels, and participation can be as flexible as your schedule allows.
Programming Committee
The Programming Committee shapes the artistic experiences that bring our community together. Members collaborate to develop accessible practice and performance experiences that celebrate the performing arts and create opportunities for artists to connect.
Whether you’re interested in developing new programs, coordinating logistics, or supporting events behind the scenes, your participation on the Programming Committee plays a vital role in fulfilling TAMS’ mission. Email the Programming Committee
Development Committee
The Development Committee helps ensure TAMS has the resources needed to grow and thrive. Members support fundraising initiatives, cultivate relationships with donors, and help recognize the generosity that makes our work possible.
Development at TAMS is about more than fundraising, it’s building lasting relationships that strengthen our community and expand opportunities for artists and audiences alike. Email the Development Committee
Marketing Committee
The Marketing Committee shares the story of TAMS with our community. Members help promote events, create engaging content for social media and email communications, develop marketing materials, and introduce new people to our work.
Whether your strengths are writing, graphic design, photo or video, social media, or simply sharing your enthusiasm for the arts, the Marketing Committee helps connect people with everything TAMS has to offer. Email the Marketing Committee