Brandt Blocker

Brandt Blocker

City Springs Theatre Executive/Artistic Director

Brandt was the managing artistic director for Atlanta Lyric Theatre from 2007-2016. In that time, he reorganized and revitalized the company, making it one of the fastest growing arts organizations in metro Atlanta. During his leadership, The Lyric grew its subscription base over 720%, and CBS Atlanta recognized the company in 2016 as one of the “Best Theatre Companies in Atlanta.” For his achievements, Mr. Blocker was recognized in “Who’s Who in North Georgia” and as one of “40 Under 40” by Cobb Life Magazine. Prior to arriving in Atlanta, Mr. Blocker was Producing Director of Brandt Blocker Presents, a full-scale production company that presents large scale, award-winning theatrical entertainments in the south Louisiana area. Before starting his own production company, Mr. Blocker was Director of Development and Marketing of Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, and also served as a stage and music director for the New Orleans company’s main stage musicals. He is a recipient of five Big Easy Entertainment Awards, New Orleans’ premier achievement honoring the musical and theatrical talent of a city world renowned for its outstanding performing arts. He has staged award-winning work for nearly every theatre in the city including, the New Orleans Opera Association and Southeastern Louisiana University’s department of music and dramatic arts. Blocker has also served as vocal music clinician alongside choreographer Dee Dee Wood, actress Anita Gillette and Broadway legend Chita Rivera.