Meet our Board

Michelle Massey

Director of Public Programs and Marketing at The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA). I’m a cultural producer, performer, and connector. My work lives where art, storytelling, and community meet. I care about creating experiences that bring people together and open space for cultural sharing and conversation.

  • I joined the board because Theatre Novi Most makes the kind of work that moves me - brave, layered, and deeply human. I love how it brings people into conversation across cultures and perspectives. That spirit of exchange feels close to what I do every day at the museum: using art to build connection and understanding. Theatre Novi Most reminds me that creativity can be both a bridge and a mirror, and I’m honored to be part of its mission.

    At TMORA, I create programs that connect communities through art, music, theater, film, cuisine, poetry, and more. I’m also a longtime performer, producer, and professional emcee in the Twin Cities. My work celebrates expression, belonging, and storytelling. Whether onstage or in a gallery, my goal is the same - to make art feel alive, something we experience together.

Patrick Rhone

Writer and Consultant. I fell in love with the powerful work and vision of Co-Artistic Directors Lisa Channer and Vladimir Rovinsky many years ago. The world needs art that champions the spirit of collaboration, connection, and hope now more than ever and Novi Most consistently channels that cause.

  • My wife and I are both avid supporters and have extensive connections in the arts in general and theater particularly.