About Us
Virginia Musical Theatre has emerged as a leading theatre company dedicated to nurturing artists in a creative environment. VMT is driven by an innovative spirit that constantly seeks new management and artistic models. Current hallmarks of its management are resourcefulness and collaboration.In addition to producing musical theatre revivals and new works, VMT prides itself on a wide variety of community outreach initiatives and educational programs.
Awards
- Alli Award 2002 "For outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Greater Hampton Roads".
- Port Folio Award 1999 "Career achievement in professional theatre" awarded to Jeff Meredith.
- Designated "The Official Professional Theatre of the City of Virginia Beach" 1995.
Staff
Media SpecialistAdministrative Staff| Founder | Jeff Meredith |
| Managing Director | Mark Hudgins |
| Advertising | Tele-Video Productions |
| Media Specialist | John Langlois |
| Web Master | Greg Womack pureimaginationcorp@yahoo.com |
| Graphic Designer | Greg Womack/Pure Imagination Corp. |
| Office Assistants | Mary Blair |
| Project Angel Coordinator | Ed Hart |
Artistic Staff
| Directors | Jacques-Pierre Brault, Chris Blisset, Dennis Edenfield, Chip Gallagher, Mary Jane Houdina, Mark Hudgins, Dan Knechtes, Stephanie Lang, Gary John LaRosa, Michael Licata, Brian Marshall, Jeff Meredith, Ann Nieman and Alan Souza |
| Musical Directors | Andrew Austin, John Bell, John B. deHaas, August Eriksmoen, David Kunkle, Nathan Matthews, Mark McLaren, Steven Purdy, R. Mark Snedegar, Jesse Vargas and Frederick Willard
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| Choreographers | Jacques-Pierre Brault, Dennis Courtney, Vic DiMonda, Dennis Edenfield, Mary Jane Houdina, Dan Knechtes, Stephanie Lang, Kristen Madden, Karen Mason, Ann Nieman, Tim Smith and Alan Souza |
| Executive Stage Managers | John Keith Hall, Wesley Jack, Robert Levinstein, Jacqi Loewy and Sean Szaller |
| Scenery | Ben Needham/Digital Squirrel Technology, Richard Blankenship/The Blankenship Co., David Olson/Beach Scenic, Virginia Scenic |
| Lighting Designers | Paul Miller, Joel Schier, Matthew Schlieff, Brenda Veltre
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| Wardrobe | Lisa Stewart, Wardrobe Supervisor; Costume Collective: Jan Been, Shirley Hollandsworth, Joan Hart, Gloria Lyon, Phil Siple |
For The Company
| Insurance | Richard Freebourn/Brown & Brown Insurance |
| Legal Counsel | Stephen G. Test, PC/Williams Mullen |
| Accounting | Roy Anderson, CPA/Anderson & Associates, PC |
| Offices & Studios | Beach Events/The Neptune Festival |
| Production Shop | Beachtown Reality, Inc. |
| Cast Housing | Atkinson Realty |
| Travel Arragements | Travelocity.com, USAirways |
| Transportation | Virginia Auto Rental |
| Photography | Paul Wesolowski, Broad Bay Images |
| Merchandise | Artistic Impressions, Keith Betts |
| Media Sponsor | WVEC-TV / Wendy Juren, Director of Public Affairs & Community Marketing |
Board of Directors
- Mark Batzel, President
- Barbara Lewis, First Vice President
- Nancy Creech, Second Vice President
- Robin Harvey, CPA, Treasurer
- Joan Bryan, Secretary
- Elizabeth 'Bet' Cake
- Nicole Hedrick
- Judy Jewell
- John Langlois
- Martha McCleese
- Stephen G. Test, PC
Executive Advisory Council
- Frank Batten, Jr., Chairman/Landmark Communications
- J. Morgan Davis, President/Towne Financial Group
- Michael Dudley, President & CEO/Optima Health Plan
- Lawrence Goldrich, Chairman/Larrymore Corporation
- Norman Hoffman, Executive V.P. & CFO/Dominion Enterprises - Retired
- Stephen Tobias, Vice Chairman & CFO/Norfolk Southern Corporation
