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JUST IN: Terry Martin To Leave WaterTower Theatre To Head Up Greenhill School’s Fine Arts Department

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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

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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

Plans Announced To “Celebrate” WaterTower Theatre’s 20th Anniversary With A Change Of Venue

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The folks at WaterTower Theatre never rest. They’ve hardly had time to recover from the world premiere of “Creep,” and now they’re putting plans together for the theatre’s 20th anniversary. According to WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin, the anniversary will be the focus of the annual Spotlight Gala’s “Celebrate” on Saturday, April 9. Buds … [Read more...] about Plans Announced To “Celebrate” WaterTower Theatre’s 20th Anniversary With A Change Of Venue

World Premier of Donald Fowler’s “Creep” Is Celebrated With A Pre-Show Feast Of Friends

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Only seemed right that the world premiere of “Creep” should take place the month which is filled with pumpkins, spooks and scary stuff. But before Donald Fowler’s musical debuted at WaterTower Threatre on Sunday, October 4, Barbara and Don Daseke hosted a seated supper for 125 guests at Table 13. In keeping with the feel of the Jack the Ripper theme, napkins were red, … [Read more...] about World Premier of Donald Fowler’s “Creep” Is Celebrated With A Pre-Show Feast Of Friends

Dallas Theater Center’s Moonshine Gala Reception Had Plenty Of Sunshine And A Heel In The Crowd

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Saturday, September 12, was a night that the bard would have loved. While the WaterTower Theatre held its Community Cast Party up north of LBJ at WaterTower in Addison, the down-home folks donned their boots, fringe and turquoise for the Moonshine Celebration at the Wyly Theatre. At the fundraiser for the Dallas Theater Center, patrons who were supporting the full program of … [Read more...] about Dallas Theater Center’s Moonshine Gala Reception Had Plenty Of Sunshine And A Heel In The Crowd

Round Robin September 1: WaterTower Theatre President’s Circle Reception And Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon Happy Hour

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Yes, the valet ballet is underway. Philanthropists, fundraisers and plain generous folks are bumping into each other as they travel from one event to another. Tuesday, September 1, provided such run-ins as: WaterTower Theatre President’s Circle Reception A cocktail reception was being held north of LBJ for WaterTower Theatre’s President’s Circle at Barbara and Don Daseke’s … [Read more...] about Round Robin September 1: WaterTower Theatre President’s Circle Reception And Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon Happy Hour

Antonio Ristorante Hosts Thank You Party For WaterTower Theatre Donors

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All things theatrical do not happen just in the Dallas Arts District. The folks north of LBJ in Addison have got a fine little gem that has stage lovers discovering the talents at WaterTower Theatre. And, of course, because fundraising is part of the nonprofit's fun-raising activities, they know how to make their supporters feel special. Here's a report from the field about … [Read more...] about Antonio Ristorante Hosts Thank You Party For WaterTower Theatre Donors

WaterTower Theatre’s 2015 Spotlight Gala Was A Record Breaker At The InterContinental Hotel

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While the visual art lovers were partying at the Dallas Museum of Art, the theatrical types of WaterTower Theatre held their own at their fundraiser, 2015 Spotlight Gala in North Dallas. Here's a report from the field: WaterTower Theatre's 2015 Spotlight Gala, Chaired by April Bosworth, was held on Saturday, April 11, at the InterContinental Hotel in Dallas. The fundraising … [Read more...] about WaterTower Theatre’s 2015 Spotlight Gala Was A Record Breaker At The InterContinental Hotel

WaterTower Theatre World Premiere Announcement Was Greeted With Creep-y Celebration And Fundraising Plans

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As families headed back to North Texas deeming a close to spring break, one group didn’t give a hoot! Regardless of the day, the WaterTower Theatre had something to crow about on Sunday, March 15. The Addison-based theatre group hunkered down at Lynn and Allan McBee’s century-old home in Highland Park to break the news. They were going to have the world premiere of … [Read more...] about WaterTower Theatre World Premiere Announcement Was Greeted With Creep-y Celebration And Fundraising Plans

JUST IN: WaterTower Theatre To Produce “Creep…The Very, Very Sad And Unfortunately True And Completely Fabricated Tale Of Jack The Ripper”

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Just minutes ago WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin announced that WaterTower Theatre will produce the world premiere of very charming and talented Donald Fowler’s “Creep…the Very, Very Sad and Unfortunately True and Completely Fabricated Tale of Jack the Ripper.” One can't wonder how someone as adorable at Donald could get "creep-y." But as he set … [Read more...] about JUST IN: WaterTower Theatre To Produce “Creep…The Very, Very Sad And Unfortunately True And Completely Fabricated Tale Of Jack The Ripper”

Round Robin November 13: Holy Moly! Seven Events In One Day

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Thursday, November 13 was jam packed all day long. Hmm, seems like every day in November is turning out to be like that. Here’s the report on events from all over the area. Obelisk Awards Luncheon For more than two and a half decades, the Business Council for the Arts has been recognizing North Texas businesses and business leaders who believe in the “transformative power of … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 13: Holy Moly! Seven Events In One Day