Director
A 1983 graduate in theatre from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, Brad worked in technical theatre in the Twin Cities and Duluth before moving to Madisonville, Kentucky in 1991 to serve as the first Technical Director at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts at Madisonville Community College.
Brad was promoted to Executive Director in 1999 and has focused on growing community-based activities such as the Summer Arts Academies and reviving community theatre while maintaining the quality of the presenting program and arts-in-education programs. Brad serves as Chair for the Kentucky Presenters’ Network and is on the Board of Directors for the Kentucky Theatre Association.
Brad and his wife, Susan Crosswait, share three boys, Ryan – 24, Evan – 16, and William – 14, as well as four dogs and two cats.
Hey Brad,
Do you know what school matinees you have for the school year yet? I am just scheduling field trips and don’t want to miss something great that you all may have. Thanks and hope all is well at the Glema!!! Jessica
Hey, Prudy Pingleton! We should have the bulletin out soon!
Are there any shows for school age children during the day? I teach kindergaten. Thanks
Schedule is on the site.
Dear Brad:
I went to the Glema Mahr to view the art entries last week and the doors were locked at 1:10 that day. No one outside knew why the doors were not open and when I returned home, I tried to contact the Glema Mahr but never got a response. I called, left a message and I also e-mailed a Lynn Curtis but never got a reply.
What hours are you open? I thought the hours were from 9 to 4.
Thanks,
Lynn M. Smith
Dixon, Ky.
Lynn, The entire staff was at a two day professional development workshop in Louisville. I guess we forgot to put up the signs! Sorry! Also, I did post this response on Lynn’s comment page , as well. When you comment, it contacts me as page administrator, but not the staff. To email a staff person just click on their email link.
I think AMERICA would be a great band to come the Glema center,they have been I Paducah at the carson center, and skypac in the last year and still have a huge fan base. they put on a fantastic show,and have been to Ky many times during their career.I think you should consider them when you plan the next season. I was at both shows in Paducah and Bowling Green and they were sold out.
David, Thanks for the recommendation! The committee has considered them before. I will add their name to the list for consideration. There are a lot of variables in play including routing, artist fee, and a good balance of shows in our season but we will give them a look!