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About Queensbury Theatre
Leading theatre and nonprofit organization within West Houston and surrounding areas
Known Innovator of theatrical offerings with local, regional, and national acclaim
Champion and Presenter of original content and productions that push boundaries and promote social relevance
Multi-discipline school for the performing arts serving pre-k thru high school youth
Consistent Platform/Outlet for emerging and experienced artists and performers
An equal opportunity employer and partner for art professionals throughout the greater Houston area
Building upon a rich history spanning across 60 years,
Queensbury Theatre is recognized as a:
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Queensbury Theatre’s Evolution
Country Playhouse had been a cultural institution in West Houston since 1956,
when it first opened its doors with its inaugural play,
Personal Appearance by Lawrence Riley, at Memorial
Drive Elementary School
In 1958, Country Playhouse acquired a space of their own, Veteran’s Hall, an abandoned church in need of much repair,
on Katy Road
In 1960, having accumulated over $6,000 in profit, the organization
was able to purchase land on Barryknoll Lane
and build a barn-like structure for their
playhouse
In 1981, Country Playhouse opened its home located on
Queensbury Lane
In 2014, the old theatre was demolished and rebuilt as
Queensbury Theatre
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Queensbury Theatre’s Impact Queensbury Theatre teaches and implements core values of inclusiveness, artistic
integrity, ethics, stewardship, progressive collaboration, cost effective fundraising, and high return on investment
Queensbury Theatre commits to maintaining administrative cost nominal and dedicating more than 85% of every dollar raised to support core programming directly benefitting our students, patrons, artists, and performers
By doing so, Queensbury Theatre has the opportunity to advance our mission of “serving the diverse community and culture of West Houston by providing exceptional theatrical entertainment and education while creating an environment where Houston artists and teachers can do meaningful work”
Queensbury Theatre has evolved from a small community theatre to a 21,000 square foot epic-center for the arts; affording students, patrons, artists, performers, and the greater community wider access to quality productions and programs regardless of their economic background or zip code
Queensbury Theatre is well positioned to receive generous support from foundations, corporations, and individuals to advance our mission and continue serving multiple generations of theatre enthusiasts, artists, and performers who encompass a vast and celebrated group of alumni and friends
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Queensbury Theatre’s Accomplishments
For six decades, Queensbury Theatre continues to serve as a community and entertainment hub for families and West Houston residents
Through the development of Town & Country and CityCentre, the theatre and Moody Rambin developers swapped land leading to the building of a new state of the art theatre
In 2015, rebranded as Queensbury Theatre and doors officially open
In 2014-2015, launched Tribble School for the Performing Arts as an educational and outreach arm of Queensbury Theatre
Within a two-year period, grew annual operating budget from $250,000 to $794,200 with diverse funding sources to increase sustainability and expansion initiatives
Recruitment of highly sought after instructional staff and professionals entailing actors, singers, directors, and dancers with experience on Broadway, Hollywood and other vital theatrical entities
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Queensbury Theatre in the News
‘Whistle’ latest juicy role for
local actorKemah resident and Dobie High School
graduate John Forgy performs in “Whistle
Down the Wind” at Queensbury Theatre in
Houston.
Photo: Nicole Norton Photography
Featured story in the
Pasadena Citizen
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Who Queensbury Theatre Serves
Each year at Queensbury Theatre:
An average 37,820 unique individuals visit our website
An average 12,773 patrons support our productions
An average 308 tickets were distributed to members of underserved communities and schools
An average 250 students enroll in our Tribble School for the Performing Arts per semester (Fall and Summer)
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Queensbury Theatre’s Value
Our core and signature programs provide strong value:
Queensbury Theatre’s productions are designed for the greater community and benefit other nonprofits, social clubs, civic entities, and corporations with an interest and appreciation for theatre
Queensbury Theatre hosts industry show nights for artists and performers
Queensbury Theatre coordinates joint fundraisers with other local charities increasing awareness for notable causes
Queensbury Theatre offers corporate group events for season productions to build teams and cross promotion among our patrons
Queensbury Theatre and the Tribble School for the Performing Arts provide multi-faceted and high yielding art instruction for youth, offering scholarships to deserving and most in need recipients
Queensbury Theatre is more than just a venue, but a versatile community and corporate space equipped to host intimate conferences, galas, weddings, graduations, exhibitions, product launches, and open mic nights
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Building Queensbury Theatre’s Capacity
Entering the second year in our new home, Queensbury Theatre is working
diligently to build capacity and is seeking support from foundations, individuals,
corporations to help offset costs for the following:
General Operations
Annual Productions
Tribble School for the Performing Arts
Scholarships
Discount tickets for underserved communities
New Works Project (an initiative for local playwrights to get their work
developed and presented in a theatre setting)
Maintenance/Endowment Fund
Queensbury Operating budget is $794,200
Note: Estimates based on annual projections
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Ways to support Queensbury TheatreQueensbury Theatre offers supporters extraordinary opportunities to reach our active, West Houston based, community. Our giving opportunities are packaged as integrated multi-channel marketing campaigns, and include high-impact events, online marketing, print, press and email with tailored benefits to best meet the need of foundations, corporations, individuals, and other entities.
Playbill advertisements, show tickets, logo placement and curtain speech recognition are just some of the benefits of giving to Queensbury Theatre.
Act today by making an investment in the following areas:
Show, General or Tribble School Sponsor/Contributor with a gift ranging from $500 to $10,000
Naming Opportunities with a gift ranging from $6,000 to $250,000
VIP Club memberships starting with an annual gift of $2,500
Season Sponsor/Contributor with a gift of $50,000
Other ways to support include:
Employee Matching Program
Planned Giving
Volunteer Opportunities
Host your next event at Queensbury Theatre. We offer our customized rentals to meet your needs
For more information about giving levels and how to make a tax deductible contribution, please contact Ernest Lewis III, Executive Director, at [email protected] or 713.467.4997, extension 3.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Paul Stevenson President
John Stevens 1st Vice President
Stuart Purdy 2nd Vice President
James Bogues Treasurer
Robert Boudwin
Robert Icsezen
Becky Page
Sabrina Martinez
Tamara Siler
Jay Tribble
STAFF
Ernest Lewis III Executive Director
Kristina Sullivan Director of Education,
Tribble School for the Performing Arts
Bethany White, Associate Director, Tribble
School for the Performing Arts
Luke Wrobel Artistic Director
Brent Biggs Operations Director
Thomas Murphy Technical Director
Madeline Dunkum Townsend Finance
Specialist/Manager
Angela Pinina Harkins Marketing Director
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