SICA-USA Board

Fayra Teeters

(Board Member since August 14, 2022.) I was opened in Subud on April 16, 1969 in Berkeley, CA. I have always sought deeper answers afforded from Testing as to which roles or projects to pursue, fellow-artists to align with, insights as to solving problems that crop up during any project. I devised a series of theatre exercises based on my receivings during my own testing on how to harness the power of an archetype, leading with different parts of the body, how to channel inner images into physical wisdom expressed in performance – and liberally shared these exercises with everyone in my Masque Alfresco company. I founded Masque Alfresco in 2002 as a purveyor of commedia dell’arte theatre technique, with Benedict Herrman as a founding member – playing lead roles. After getting our feet on solid ground, Masque Alfresco set out to become a fund-raiser for all things Subud, raising $1250 for SICA, and $1500 for Subud Portland. We’ve applied for and received $500 SICA grants to mount theatre projects that otherwise would NOT have been possible. I am an experienced, knowledgeable grant-writer, with an 85% record of receiving grant awards – and would like to pass this knowledge on to up-and-coming Subud culture groups. I would also like to give workshops on how to start-up a cultural group and allow it to grow in good time – as I’ve done with Masque Alfresco these past 20 years. I would be thrilled to share insights as to how to bring the latihan into cultural expression.

Lawrence Pevec

I was born in North Eastern Ohio, on a small farm where I enjoyed a rural, natural childhood that involved playing hard in nature; camping, hunting, swimming in the creeks, and working on local farms in the summer. After high school I attended The Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio and spent four years there. I developed a lifelong appreciation for all aspects of art, design and culture that became my career and spanned several design disciplines including graphic design, interpretive and commercial exhibit design, interior design, architecture, and, finally, motion picture production design. I designed sets and props for TV series, movies of the week, and feature films. My fine arts activities included creation of a body of work while living in Portugal and later in Portland. I went back to school in 2003 to acquire a MA in Leadership and Training at Royal Rhodes University in Victoria, BC. I currently live in Boulder, Colorado, have a small business and enjoy working with World Subud Association Archives editing video contributions to the archives collection.

Jim O’Halloran

(Board member since February 2024) – Jim was opened in Seattle on April Fool’s day 1994, having been introduced to Subud by his sister Joyce.

He studied classical flute with Webb Coffee, and did postgraduate study with Felix Skowronek, as well as attending masterclasses with Julius Baker, Keith Underwood and James Galway.

Jim plays in many Seattle-based jazz and latin groups and also composes music-most of which comes during latihan.  An exciting new recording partially funded by a SICA grant will be out soon on all major platforms!

Alexandra Boyer

(Board member since September 2024) – I grew up in Minnesota, then went to college in Santa Barbara CA, which is where I encountered Subud in 1966. Hallelujah! 

I have a BA in Dramatic Arts and an MA in British Literature, but my career went in another direction due to the necessity for a sufficient salary to provide for 5 dependents. This was better obtained by tapping into my Nerd side – after all, business creativity is also a form of culture! An MBA in Finance (UCLA) launched my corporate career in large tech companies. I retired in 2013, and today live in Vancouver WA with my husband Philip Lindstrom. I have children/grandchildren in California, Colorado, and New York.

Most of my Subud experience has been as a helper, with the exception of the past 4 years while I was Committee Councillor for Subud USA.

Roberta Hoffman

Grew up in Subud and was opened at 18 in Palo Alto. Influenced by her artist parents, she developed a deep appreciation for the arts and creative thinking. With a diverse background as a Web Designer/Developer, Graphic Designer, and Illustrator, Roberta brings a multifaceted creative perspective to the table. She dabbles in writing, which complements her creative pursuits.