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

Administrative Staff
Executive Producing DirectorJeff Meredith
Managing DirectorMark Hudgins
Associate Producing DirectorBrian Marshall
AdvertisingLeslie Legum, Earworks, Creative Edge
Media SpecialistCheryl Knick
Web MasterTim Johnson - 920webdesign.com
Graphic DesignerGreg Womack/Pure Imagination Corp. and Cae Hryskanich
Office AssistantsMary Blair
Project Angel CoordinatorEd Hart

Artistic Staff

DirectorsDennis Edenfield, Mark Hudgins, Dan Knechtes, Stephanie Lang, Michael Licata, Brian Marshall, Jeff Meredith, Alan Souza, Chris Blisset and Ann Nieman
Musical DirectorsAndrew Austin, John B. deHaas, Nathan Mathews, Mark McLaren, Steven Purdy, R. Mark Snedegar, Jesse Vargas, John Bell, Gary Rusnak and Frederick Willard
ChoreographersJacques-Pierre Brault, Dennis Courtney, Dennis Edenfield, Dan Knechtes, Stephanie Lang, Kristen Madden, Karen Mason, Jeff Warner
Executive Stage ManagersJohn Keith Hall, Sean Szaller
SceneryBen Needham, Digital Squirrel Technology; Scenic Builds, Richard Blankenship
Lighting DesignersGeorge Hillow, Martin Vreeland
WardrobeLisa Stewart, Wardrobe Supervisor; Costume Collective: Jan Been, Shirley Hollandsworth, Joan Hart, Gloria Lyon, Phil Siple

For The Company

InsuranceMorgan-Marrow
Legal CounselThomas C. Inglima, Esq., Kenneth Geroe, Esq., Cox & Cox
AccountingDesroches & Co., Robin Harvey, CPA
Offices & StudiosThe Breeden Companies
Production ShopBeachtown Reality, Inc.
Cast HousingAtkinson Realty
Travel ArragementsTravelocity.com, USAirways
TransportationVirginia Auto Rental
PhotographyPaul Wesolowski, Broad Bay Images
MerchandiseArtistic Impressions, Keith Betts
Media SponsorWVEC-TV / Wendy Juren, Director of Public Affairs & Community Marketing

Board of Directors

  • Margaret Eure - President
  • Currently Vacant - Vice President
  • Desiree Mitchell - Secretary
  • Mark Batzel, P.C - Treasurer
  • Annamarie Smith-Butz - Immediate Past President

Board Members

  • Rosalyn August
  • Joan Bryan
  • Nancy Creech
  • Judy Jewell
  • John Langlois
  • Barbara Lewis
  • Mac Rawls

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
  • The Honorable Meyera Oberndorf, Mayor/Virginia Beach
  • Stephen Tobias, Vice Chairman & CFO/Norfolk Southern Corporation