Presented by 

Leadership Montgomery 

Featuring Guest Speaker

 Todd Schmidt

Executive Director

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

"Breaking down the Institutional Barriers:

The Transformational Power of Theatre to Build Community"

and

Behind the Scenes Tour of the Costume and Scene Shops

(available after lunch)

In this talk, Todd will give a behind the scenes view on the “new” Festival season and the initiatives he is putting in place to open the doors of a cultural institution to a broader audience base and deepen connections to the community. 

About

Todd was very honored to join the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and return to his home state. Previously, he served as the Managing Director of Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey where he helped produce 40 shows including four world premieres that moved to Broadway and several national tours. Under his leadership, Paper Mill regained its status as America’s premier musical theatre, culminating in receiving the Tony Award in 2016. Prior work includes being Managing Director for George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick NJ, and Executive Producer of Peninsula Players Theatre in Wisconsin. In Chicago, Todd worked with Chicago Shakespeare, Goodman, and Apple Tree Theatre, and directed and produced St. Nicholas and The Woman in Black (Jeffer­son Award nomination for best production). Schmidt was named one of the 101 Most Influential People in New Jersey by New Jersey Monthly magazine. Todd holds an MFA degree from DePaul University, a BA from Auburn University, and graduated from Vestavia Hills High School.

When

December 19, 2018

Noon - 1:00 PM

Where

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Rehearsal Hall

1 Festival Dr, Montgomery, AL 36117

 Cost

$10.00 per person 

Registration is required.

(Member Discounts)

 Lunch is provided. The public is welcome.