Watershed Public Theatre is Maury County’s professional theatre company located in Columbia, Tennessee. We support artists and growth of the local arts community by providing theatre training and employment opportunities to artists located in and around Maury County. Since December 2016, our full-stage productions and events have provided temporary employment for more than 100 artists while serving thousands of audiences in Middle Tennessee.
Mission Statement
At Watershed Public Theatre, we believe that theatre is the ultimate collaborative art and work to bring together arts professionals, volunteers, students and patrons to share in the illumination that only live performance can provide. We maintain our focus on nurturing community and practicing social and environmental responsibility while striving for the highest quality of artistic and educational experiences.
Board of Directors
John Schweri, President
Beverly Mitchell, Vice President
Rupa DeLoach, Treasurer
Susan Pobst, Secretary
Dylan Crowell
Susan Gaw
Tamera Green
Maggie Hernandez
Kim Randell
Alex Saylor
Advisory Council
Curt Butler
Ed Campbell
Emily Palmer
Terri Thompson
Staff
Kate Foreman, Producing Artistic Director
Sarah Kennedy, Community Engagement Director
JR Knowles, Apprentice Company Director
Quan Mcfall, Digital Media Specialist
Caleb Finley, Social Media Manager
Watershed Company
The Watershed Company is a cohort of artists who contribute regularly to Watershed Public Theatre programming. The Watershed Company provides valuable artistic representation and input, not only on productions, but throughout all WPT operations, including governance, planning, marketing and fundraising. Submit inquiries about the Watershed Company to info@watershedtheatre.org.
Nondiscrimination
No person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, sex or gender identity shall be excluded from participation in or otherwise be subject to discrimination of services, programs or employment provided by Watershed Public Theatre (WPT). WPT strives to provide arts and education opportunities for all regardless of background or ability. Contact us if you need special accommodations for one of our programs or to report disparate treatment. View the Title VI nondiscrimination poster here.
Waterways
Want to learn more about Watershed Public Theatre? Read our quarterly newsletter Waterways for information about current programs and events and to learn about the artists who contribute to WPT. WPT members (season subscribers) are mailed print issues of Waterways.
Watershed Public Theatre proudly holds
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Supporters
Watershed Public Theatre’s programs are possible thanks to the generous support of these grantmakers and business sponsors.
Grant Makers
Season Sponsors
