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 | Tim Johnson - 920webdesign.com |
| Graphic Designer | Greg Womack/Pure Imagination Corp. and Cae Hryskanich |
| Office Assistants | Mary Blair |
| Project Angel Coordinator | Ed Hart |
Artistic Staff
| Directors | Dennis Edenfield, Mark Hudgins, Dan Knechtes, Stephanie Lang, Michael Licata, Brian Marshall, Jeff Meredith, Alan Souza, Chris Blisset and Ann Nieman |
| Musical Directors | Andrew Austin, John B. deHaas, Nathan Mathews, Mark McLaren, Steven Purdy, R. Mark Snedegar, Jesse Vargas, John Bell, Gary Rusnak and Frederick Willard |
| Choreographers | Jacques-Pierre Brault, Dennis Courtney, Dennis Edenfield, Dan Knechtes, Stephanie Lang, Kristen Madden, Karen Mason, Jeff Warner |
| Executive Stage Managers | John Keith Hall, Sean Szaller |
| Scenery | Ben Needham, Digital Squirrel Technology; Scenic Builds, Richard Blankenship |
| Lighting Designers | George Hillow, Martin Vreeland |
| 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
- 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
