Board of Directors
Steven Eng
Mr. Eng's acting career has taken him all over the U.S. as well as Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Cambodia, and London’s West End. As a professional actor, he has played leading roles in classic plays to contemporary musicals, from Shakespeare to Sondheim. A proponent of new work, Steven has also done many readings and sung on numerous demo recordings. He also greatly enjoys teaching workshops and coaching actors. Steven holds an MFA in Classical Acting from the Academy for Classical Acting (George Washington University/Shakespeare Theatre Company) and a BFA in Theatre from Southern Methodist University.
Nina Zoie Lam
Ms. Lam has had an extensive career in the New York theatre scene as an actor/dancer on Broadway as well as in the regions. In addition, she is a director and acting coach, having worked with many accomplished performers in many different mediums.
Baayork Lee
Ms. Lee has performed in a dozen Broadway shows and created the role of Connie in A Chorus Line. As Michael Bennett’s assistant choreographer on A Chorus Line, she has directed many national and international companies. Directing credits: The King and I and Bombay Dreams (national tours), R&H’s Cinderella (NYC Opera), Barnum (Australia), Carmen Jones (Kennedy Center), Porgy and Bess and Jesus Christ Superstar (European tours), Gypsy and A New Brain. Choreography credits: Mack and Mabel (Shaw Festival), Arena Stage (Washington, DC): Cocoanuts, Camelot, Damn Yankees, Helen Hayes nomination for Animal Crackers and South Pacific; Washington Opera; Kennedy Center: Goya, Sly and The Merry Widow. Co-author of "On the Line: The Creation of A Chorus Line" and recipient of 2003 Asian Woman Warrior Award for Lifetime Achievement from Columbia College.
Chester Lee
Mr. Lee has been involved in New York City's Chinatown as a businessman as well as community leader for many years. His extensive knowledge of the not-for-profit industry has benefitted numerous organizations in the area.
Rosanna Lee
Ms. Lee has been extremely active in New York City's Chinatown scene, both as a parent as well as an educational and community organizer. Her experience in working and outreaching with Asian communities within New York City is comprehensive.
Ellen Rusconi
Ms. Rusconi has worked in commercial and not-for-profit theatre for the past 18 years. She currently is the Associate Director of Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, and was until recently the General Manager of Forbidden Broadway for eight years in New York, Chicago and Miami. She has General Managed and Company Managed productions on and off Broadway and has held positions at Playwrights Horizons and American Jewish Theatre. Ms. Rusconi began her career as a C.P.A. for Price Waterhouse in New York. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia.
Marguerite Straus
Ms. Straus comes to NAAP's Board with a long career as an eductor. She was a teacher for many years prior to her 13 years as a Principal in a school located in Chinatown. Presently, Marguerite is a Network Leader supporting the Principals of 17 schools in the New York City Department of Education.