Musical Theatre West, one of the largest and most respected theatrical production companies in Southern California, is proud to announce its 2026 Board of Directors, led by Suzie Price as Board President, alongside Joel Fierberg as Treasurer and Charles Mariano as Secretary. Together, the new executive board leadership team brings deep civic, financial, and arts education expertise to guide the organization into its next chapter.
Leading that vision as Board President, Price brings decades of public service, legal expertise, and nonprofit involvement to the role. She previously served as the Long Beach Third District Councilwoman from 2014 to 2022, during which time she chaired several key bodies including the Public Safety Committee, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority, the Port and Infrastructure Committee, and the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority. She also served for eight years on the City of Long Beach Budget Oversight Committee.
Price holds a Master of Public Administration from California State University, Long Beach, and a Juris Doctor from Santa Clara Law School. She began her legal career as a Deputy District Attorney in Ventura County before joining the public entity law firm Woodruff, Spradlin & Smart, where she represented more than 17 cities and public agencies.
She later joined the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, where she currently serves as a Senior Assistant District Attorney and member of the executive team overseeing branch court operations. A small business owner in Belmont Shore, Price is deeply involved in the Long Beach community through her work with several nonprofit organizations and lives in Long Beach with her husband, Mark, and their two sons.
“I am looking forward to leading our board through another extraordinary season of musical theatre productions and educational outreach programs for our K-12 students,” shared Price. “I am excited to work alongside our MTW staff and 75th anniversary committee to plan a spectacular 75th season.”
Joining Price on the Executive Committee, Joel Fierberg steps into the role of Treasurer, bringing extensive financial leadership and a lifelong connection to music and the arts. A retired CFO with decades of experience in mid-sized manufacturing companies, Fierberg has been an MTW season subscriber since 2013 and has served on the organization’s Audit Committee since 2018 and Finance Committee since 2022, currently as Chair.
A UCLA music graduate, he has spent nearly 30 years as Music Director of the UCLA Alumni Band and remains actively engaged in arts mentorship and civic leadership throughout Long Beach.
Returning to the Board as Secretary, Charles Mariano rejoins MTW after previously serving as a Board Member beginning in 2017. Mariano’s connection to MTW is both professional and personal: his children have performed in MTW productions and Broadway in the Park,and he currently serves as President of the Musical Theatre Guild for Huntington Beach High School’s Academy for the Performing Arts. He works as a Vice President in Corporate and Specialty Banking and brings a strong commitment to arts education and community engagement.
The 2026 Board also reflects continuity and institutional knowledge, with Cynthia Terry, who previously served two terms as Board President, now holding the role of Past President. Jane Netherton, also a former President, continues her service as Member at Large, and Jana Kelly serves as Chair of the Governance Committee.
Musical Theatre West is governed by a 23-member Board of Directors, supported by an emeritus board, providing leadership and oversight.