Robert Mayer

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Awards 2024 Scholarships

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has, for the sixth consecutive year, awarded WBTT Artist Development Scholarships to deserving students. Learn more about the recipients.

High School And College Students Awarded College Scholarships From Embracing Our Differences

Embracing Our Differences awards scholarships to three high school graduates and nine college students, supporting their educational pursuits and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Awards Scholarships

This year's recipients and their respective benefactors are: Todd Bellamy II, Alan P. Kurland Artist Development Scholarship; Charlotte Corporan, Dr. Jody Beresford & Dr. Robert Mayer Artist Development Scholarship; Ariana Fitzgerald, Marie McKee & Robert Cole Artist Development Scholarship; Amaya Glover, Shelley & Sy Goldblatt Artist Development Scholarship; Tay Marquise, Jack & Priscilla Schlegel Artist Development Scholarship; Astrid Victoria McIntyre, Kitty & John Cranor Artist Development Scholarship; Maicy Powell, Marian Moss Artist Development Scholarship; and Aleah Williams, Charlayne Hunter-Gault Artist Development Scholarship.

ELEPHANT Extended For Two Encore Performances

Artistic Director, Akia Squitieri today that after a Sold Out run of Rising Sun Performance Company's world premiere production of ELEPHANT at the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, the production is being given two encore performances at the Kraine Theatre.

Rising Sun Performance To Premiere ELEPHANT At Planet Connections

Rising Sun Performance Company (RSP) returns to the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity (PCTF) for the fifth consecutive year, with the World Premiere of ELEPHANT, written by Eva MeiLing Pollitt. The production is co-directed by RSP Artistic Director, Akia Squitieri, and Associate Artistic Director, Anna Hogan. ELEPHANT runs for at the 10th annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. The Festival will take place July 11th through August 5th at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center.

WaterTower Theatre Announced Details For 2018 Spring Gala

WaterTower Theatre announced today details of its 2018 Spring Gala, to be held on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 7 pm. The 2018 Spring Gala is chaired by Tara Lewis, aided by Underwriting Chair and WaterTower Theater Board member Craig Sutton. The Honorary Chair is WaterTower Theatre Board member and past gala chair Barbara Daseke.

WaterTower Theatre Appoints Nine New Board Members and a Slate of New Executive Officers

WaterTower Theatre has announced the election of nine new Board Members, as well as a new slate of Officers. The Board voted unanimously to install the following Executive Committee Officers: President Paul Shultz, Vice President Stan Graner, Vice President Grace Daniels, Treasurer Philip Longacre, and Secretary Karol Omlor.

The Dance Complex Presents Christal Brown Weeklong Boston Residency with THE OPULENCE OF INTEGRITY

The Dance Complex will host a week-long residency with Choreographer Christal Brown, bringing her dance company INSPIRIT to the Julie Ince Thompson Theatre for performances of 'The Opulence of Integrity,' March 31 - April 2, 2017.

WaterTower Theatre Elects New Directors and Officers

WaterTower Theatre has announced the election of four new Board Members, as well as a new slate of Officers.  The Board voted unanimously to install the following Executive Committee Officers: Chairman Derek Blount, President Paul Shultz, Vice President Stan Graner, Treasurer Jimmy Niemann, and Secretary Rose Colarossi.

Media Release: WaterTower Theatre announces details for its 2016 Spotlight Gala the celebrates the Company's 20th Anniversary

Addison…Terry Martin, Producing Artistic Director, today announced details of the 2016 Spotlight Gala, Celebrate.  WaterTower Theatre's 2016 Spotlight Gala will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 7 pm, and at a new venue, the Marriott Quorum Hotel in Addison.  The 2016 Spotlight Gala is chaired by Barbara Daseke and Co-Chairs Laree Hulshoff and Deborah Staggs.  The Honorary Chairs are Barbara and Bob Bigham.

WaterTower Theatre Announces Board Elections for 2015-2016

?WaterTower Theatre (WTT) has announced the election of Derek Blount as Chairman and Ben Cunningham as President of the WaterTower Theatre Board of Directors.  WTT also announced the election of a slate of Board Officers including Vice President Wade Owens, Secretary Stan Graner, and Treasurer Jimmy Niemann.

WaterTower Theatre's 2015 Spotlight Gala to be Held in April

Terry Martin, Producing Artistic Director, today announced details of the 2015 Spotlight Gala, Madmen, Music & Martinis. WaterTower Theatre's 2015 Spotlight Gala will be held later in the season on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 7 pm, and at a new venue, the Intercontinental Hotel in Addison in the 1960s style Malachite room. The 2015 Spotlight Gala is chaired by April Bosworth. The evening's entertainment features Hunter Sullivan and his band.

WaterTower Theatre Welcomes New Board Members, Officers for 2014-15

WaterTower Theatre (WTT) has announced the election of Derek Blount as President of the Board of Directors, serving for a fifth term. WTT also announced the election of a slate of Board Officers including Vice President, Ben Cunningham, Secretary, Katie Myatt, and Treasurer, Jimmy Niemann.

WaterTower Theatre's Community Cast Party Set for Today

Terry Martin, Producing Artistic Director for WaterTower Theatre, today announced details of a new community event called THE COMMUNITY CAST PARTY. The party will be held tonight, September 13, 2014 at WaterTower Theatre from 7 pm to midnight.

WaterTower Theatre Community Cast Party Set for 9/13

Terry Martin, Producing Artistic Director for WaterTower Theatre, today announced details of a new community event called THE COMMUNITY CAST PARTY. The party will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at WaterTower Theatre from 7 pm to midnight. THE COMMUNITY CAST PARTY is designed to attract a wide audience of patrons who are interested in supporting WaterTower Theatre while enjoying an evening of dancing and entertainment with cuisine offered from many fine local restaurants . Attendees will have a unique opportunity to mix and mingle with many artists from the DFW acting community at the 'open house' style event, and everyone is welcome.

WaterTower Theatre Presents Diana Sheehan in FULL GALLOP, 8/11-31

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced its production of Full Gallop, produced by WaterTower Theatre, August 9-31, 2014. The WaterTower Theatre production of Full Gallop will be directed by Terry Martin and stars Diana Sheehan as Diana Vreeland. The production opens Monday, August 11.

WaterTower Theatre's Community Cast Party Set for 9/13

Terry Martin, Producing Artistic Director for WaterTower Theatre, today announced details of a new community event called THE COMMUNITY CAST PARTY. The party will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at WaterTower Theatre from 7 pm to midnight. THE COMMUNITY CAST PARTY is designed to attract a wide audience of patrons who are interested in supporting WaterTower Theatre while enjoying an evening of dancing and entertainment with cuisine offered from many fine local restaurants . Attendees will have a unique opportunity to mix and mingle with many artists from the DFW acting community at the "open house" style event, and everyone is welcome.

WaterTower Theatre Reveals Key Leadership Appointments

Terry Martin, WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director and Derek Blount, President of the Board of Directors, today announced key leadership appointments to a number of important committees: Chairing the annual Spotlight Gala 2015 will be April Bosworth; Co-Chairing a new community fundraising initiative in the fall called The Community Cast Party is April Bosworth, Stan Graner and Debbie Staggs; Co-Chairing another new program called The President's Circle will be Barbara Daseke and Stan Graner, and Co-Chairing The Corporate Council (with Derek Blount) will be Jeff Laceky.