Ozark Actors Theatre

Ozark Actors Theatre
Formation1987
HeadquartersRolla, Missouri
Stage Manager
Jim Welch
Websitewww.ozarkactorstheatre.org

Ozark Actors Theatre is an Equity theater company in Rolla, Missouri, founded in 1987.

History

Ozark Actors Theatre was founded in 1987 by pianist Gail Andrews-Hintz and founding artistic director F. Reed Brown,[1][2] with the help of actress Cindy Beger and her friend Kathy Pukas.[3]

In 1993, the Cedar Street Playhouse became the home of Ozark Actors Theatre.[4][5] Ozark Actors Theatre quickly gained a reputation for doing quality theatrical productions, and drew acclaim in Missouri and nationwide.[6] In 2010 Jason Cannon became the artistic director,[7] and Pamela Reckamp took the position in 2015.[8]

Description

The company is based in Rolla, Missouri,[9] and is the only Equity theatre in the area.[6][8] They are affiliated with the Missouri Arts Council.[10][11]

Productions

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References

  1. ^ "Wizard of Oz showing at Ozark Actors Theatre - News - The Daily Guide - Waynesville, MO - St. Robert, MO". www.waynesvilledailyguide.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2016.
  2. ^ "About Us". Ozark Actors Theatre.
  3. ^ Eddie O'Neill, "The little theater that could ... and still does 26 seasons later", The Rolla Daily News, July 25, 2013.
  4. ^ Woodfin, John (November 13, 2015). "Theater Review: 'Velveteen Rabbit' by OAT is heartwarming". The Rolla Daily News. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016.
  5. ^ "News". Archived from the original on June 1, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  6. ^ a b ""Good Theater Is Where You Find It- in Rolla" by Newmark, Judith - St Louis Post-Dispatch (MO), June 16, 1996". Archived from the original on May 31, 2016.
  7. ^ Judith Newmark, " Jason Cannon will head Ozark Actors Theatre", St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 10, 2010.
  8. ^ a b "Ozark Actors Theatre Appoints New Artistic Director - Visit Rolla". Visit Rolla.
  9. ^ "The Ozark Actors Theatre in Rolla". MissouriLife.com.
  10. ^ Mark Bretz (July 13, 2015). "'Importance of Being Earnest' Still Charms with Its Wit: Theater Review". Ladue News.
  11. ^ Mark Bretz (July 16, 2014). "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Musical Review". Ladue News.