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 Director | Jeff Meredith |
| Managing Director | Mark Hudgins |
| Associate Producing Director | Brian Marshall |
| Advertising | Leslie Legum, Earworks, Creative Edge |
| Media Specialist | Cheryl Knick |
| 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, 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, 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 |
| Lighting Designers | Richard Blankenship/The Blankenship Company, David Olson/Beach Scenic, and Virginia Scenic
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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 | Morgan-Marrow |
| Legal Counsel | Thomas C. Inglima, Esq., Kenneth Geroe, Esq., Cox & Cox |
| Accounting | Desroches & Co., Robin Harvey, CPA |
| Offices & Studios | The Breeden Companies |
| 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
- Margaret Eure, President
- Mark Batzel, First Vice President
- Nancy Creech, Second Vice President
- Joan Bryan, Treasurer
- Judy K. Jewell, Secretary
Board Members
- Rosalyn August
- Bet Cake
- Robin Harvey, CPA
- John Langlois
- Barbara Lewis
- Martha McClees
- Bobby Melatti
- 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
