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The Theatre Downtown Story
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Theatre Downtown was founded in 2006 by Billy Ray Brewton and Cindy deSa, and is now operated by a Board of Directors as a
501(c)3 non-profit entity. Theatre Downtown is dedicated to exposing Birmingham audiences to the most entertaining, engaging,
and innovative shows - both past and present - as well as serving as an outlet for original works and other artistic endeavors.
Originally located inside the former Playhouse location on Third Avenue North, Theatre Downtown moved from there to a temporary
basement location at Birmingham AIDS Outreach before securing the present Fifth Avenue Antiques location. Beginning with their
production of The Crucible in 2009, Theatre Downtown has been producing marvelous theatre in this charming antique store to the
delight of audiences and critics alike.
We always need volunteers to help us sell concessions, greet audience members at the door – and we’ll even let you see the
show for free if you help out! Email us at info@theatredowntown.org or call
(205) 565-8838 to get more information.
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Help us to continue our mission!
With rent, website, credit card processing, along with other business costs, Theatre Downtown has $25,000 per year in overhead
expenses - and that's before we even produce a play! While we are able to pay most of our bills with our ticket
revenue, there's no way we can pay them all from our productions alone. If you can help us out by donating your time, talent,
and dollars, we can keep producing great theatre in Birmingham for years to come.
Thank you for supporting the arts and supporting Theatre Downtown.
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| Corporate Officers |
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President: Dr. M. Bates Redwine
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Vice President for Finance: Ms. Catherine Champion
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Vice President for Development: Ms. Karen Marie Black
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Secretary: Ms. Debbie Smith
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Treasurer: Mr. Ken Saunders
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Director of Marketing & Communication: Mr. Lee Green
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| Board of Directors |
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Matthew Whaley,
Chairman of the Board
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Karen Marie Black
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Catherine Champion
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Mike Cunliffe
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Jared Funderburg
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Lee Green
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Sara James
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Lesli Johnson
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Hayes Killian
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Daniel Martin
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Flannery Miles
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Bates Redwine
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Ken Saunders
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Debbie Smith
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