Alex Mustakas

He is the former Artistic Director & current CEO of Drayton Entertainment[1], a not-for-profit professional theatre company based in Southwestern Ontario.

After watching his parents struggle as immigrants in a new country, his values of giving back were formed after they received help through the Greek-Cypriot community which he calls vital association.

While in England, he worked on a project for Gresham College where he evaluated data concerning A Historical Examination of Industrial Support for the Arts in the United Kingdom.

To commemorate its 40th anniversary in 2011, the theatre completed a major renovation, expanding the intimate Huron Country Playhouse II auditorium.

Located in the heart of Waterloo Region's Market District, the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse opened to instant acclaim in 2005 and operates year-round in this popular tourism mecca.

Located in the historic neighbourhood of downtown Galt, the complex includes a 500-seat theatre alongside consolidated administration, production and wardrobe facilities for Drayton Entertainment.

[7] Other directing credits outside of Drayton Entertainment include Rock of Ages at Casino Niagara, the Toronto engagement of Million Dollar Quartet, the North American touring engagement of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (2008-2009), Twist & Shout: The British Invasion (2008) and Legends (2010) at The Grand in London, as well as Rock Legends and Twist & Shout at Chemainus Festival Theatre, Vancouver Island.

[8] In recognition of the university's centennial celebrations In recognition of outstanding contribution to theatre in Ontario Ontario Innovation Excellence Awards Presented to arts organizations demonstrating exceptional private sector and community support Numerous local awards from markets of Waterloo Region, Wellington County, Huron-Bruce, and Simcoe Mustakas is married to Jackie Mustakas (née Hadley).