Cumberland Theatre

Mr. Don Whisted was engaged in 1992 as artistic director and remained in that position assisted for many years by Mr. Gary Goodson, Associate Producer, until his retirement in October, 2016.

In 2003 William H. Macy, an Emmy Award winning actor, agreed to serve on the board of trustees.

The newly selected theatre management team consists of Co-Artistic Directors Kimberli Rowley & Rhett Wolford.

The artistic director posts a brief synopsis of the play and usually a subjective rating, based on the language and themes contained in the shows.

The wide variety of genres include, comedy, drama, horror/thriller, musical, colonial, autobiographical, romance, crime, and mystery.

Some examples are: The Diary of Anne Frank, Ain't Misbehavin', Hairspray, The All Night Strut, and To Kill A Mockingbird.