Gee, she hardly unpacked her theatrical bags and Joanie Schultz announced her departure from WaterTower Theatre. According to WaterTower Theatre Board President Grace Daniels, "I joined the board around the same time that Joanie was hired and was able to witness the impact of her artistic vision. It was during these seasons the theatre was able to engage with existing and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: WaterTower Theatre Continues Evolving With Artistic Director Joanie Schultz’s Exit
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JUST IN: A Couple Of Surprise Comings And Goings In The North Texas Arts Universe
It seemed just like yesterday that Dallas Opera CEO Keith Cerny dropped the bomb that he was turning in his resignation and heading up north to the Calgary Opera to replace the organization's retiring CEO Bob McPhee. That was eight months ago. Well, leave it to Keith to drop another surprise package telling the Calgary Opera that he was resigning because the back-and-forth to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Couple Of Surprise Comings And Goings In The North Texas Arts Universe
Grovel Alert: WaterTower Theatre’s Spring Gala
Things are really happening at WaterTower Theatre in Addison. Not only did Artistic Director Joanie Schultz’s “Bread” open on Friday, April 13, WaterTower’s Managing Director Nick Even and Spring Gala Chair Tara Lewis have put out the word that only a few spots are left for the WaterTower fundraiser on Friday, May 11, at Vouv. According to Nick, the … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: WaterTower Theatre’s Spring Gala
Despite The Death Of Robert Mayer Jr., WaterTower Theatre “Will Go Forward” With Its Original Plans To Honor His Inspiration At Its Spring Gala
It was just last week that it was announced that the WaterTower Theatre Gala was shining a light on a couple of area leaders and playwrights. The plan called for Vicki Cheatwood and Steven Young to create ten-minute plays inspire by Bob Mayer Jr. and Kent Rathbun, respectively, to be part of the fundraiser on Thursday, March 29. However, just a day after the plans were … [Read more...] about Despite The Death Of Robert Mayer Jr., WaterTower Theatre “Will Go Forward” With Its Original Plans To Honor His Inspiration At Its Spring Gala
WaterTower Theatre Is Adding A Couple Of Mini-Plays Inspired By Bob Mayer Jr. And Kent Rathbun Within Its 2018 Spring Gala At Vouve
In the past couple of years WaterTower Theatre has been stretching its creative muscles. There was new Artistic Director Joanie Schultz’s production of “Hit The Wall” that made headlines. Now it seems that under the leadership of Managing Director Nick Even, the company is literally staging a new production for its 2018 Spring Gala. As part of the undertaking, … [Read more...] about WaterTower Theatre Is Adding A Couple Of Mini-Plays Inspired By Bob Mayer Jr. And Kent Rathbun Within Its 2018 Spring Gala At Vouve
Former Barrister Nick Even Named WaterTower Theatre’s General Manager
Change takes place quickly. No sooner had WaterTower Theatre’s General Manager Greg Patterson announced his departure than the board announced his replacement. It will be blonde, legal eagle Nick Even, who proclaimed his love of the arts when he resigned from the law profession to pursue his arts passion after 30 years. According to Nick, “I am thrilled to share that as … [Read more...] about Former Barrister Nick Even Named WaterTower Theatre’s General Manager
Greg Patterson Takes A Final Bow As WaterTower Theatre Managing Director This Month
Change continues at WaterTower Theatre. It was just a year ago that the Addison-based Theatre’s Artistic Director Terry Martin left and a search commenced for a replacement. That search resulted in bringing on board Joanie Schultz, who made headlines with her first local production — "Hit The Wall." Now word arrives that Managing Director Greg Patterson will be leaving … [Read more...] about Greg Patterson Takes A Final Bow As WaterTower Theatre Managing Director This Month
“Spotlight Gala” Celebrated WaterTower Theatre’s 20th Anniversary By Staging A Gala With Live Auction, Dining And Entertainment, Of Course
WaterTower Theatre's annual Spotlight Gala on Saturday, June 3, had a lot to celebrate. In addition to its new Artistic Director Joanie Schultz, the event at the Marriott Quorum Hotel was honoring its past gala chairs as well as the theatre's turning 20 years old. Longtime supporter Barbara Daseke chaired the evening with dinner, notables, a live auction and a whole bunch of … [Read more...] about “Spotlight Gala” Celebrated WaterTower Theatre’s 20th Anniversary By Staging A Gala With Live Auction, Dining And Entertainment, Of Course
MySweetCharity Opportunity: WaterTower Theatre’s Community Cast Party
According to WaterTower Theatre’s Community Cast Party Co-Chair Stan Graner, “The ‘Community Cast Party’ at WaterTower Theatre in Addison, scheduled for Saturday, September 10, 2016 (7 to 11 PM), is our annual ‘friend’-raiser, now in its third big year. Designed to bring the theater community and the audience members who love them to the same party, all proceeds go to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: WaterTower Theatre’s Community Cast Party
JUST IN: Terry Martin To Leave WaterTower Theatre To Head Up Greenhill School’s Fine Arts Department
And the changes in area non-profit leadership keep rolling in. WaterTower Theatre Board Chair Derek Blount just announced that WaterTower Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin has turned in his resignation. Starting Friday, July 1, Terry will be the Head of Fine Arts with Greenhill School. According to Derek, "We are so proud of Terry Martin and all that he has … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Terry Martin To Leave WaterTower Theatre To Head Up Greenhill School’s Fine Arts Department
WaterTower Theatre Wants To Give Due Credit For Addison Theatre Centre Main Stage’s New Custom Seats
It’s always nice to give credit where credit is due. Recently another media outlet published a story that reported new custom seats at Addison’s WaterTower Theatre were made possible “thanks to Barbara and Don Daseke and the town of Addison. The Dasekes gave the lead gift of $75,000.” Good for them! But it seems something was left out of the report. So WaterTower … [Read more...] about WaterTower Theatre Wants To Give Due Credit For Addison Theatre Centre Main Stage’s New Custom Seats