Our guest for the October 4th edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: Samantha Turner, Executive Director, Dallas Children’s Theater.

Samantha Turner, Executive Director, Dallas Children’s Theater

As the Executive Director of the nationally recognized Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT), Samantha Turner is a passionate advocate for introducing young minds to live theater and the arts. Whether they are gaining empathy from watching a character from the audience to bolstering self-esteem and confidence while performing on stage, involvement in the arts at a young age can be deeply impactful.

In June 2023, Samantha was named Executive Director of Dallas Children’s Theater after serving as Executive Director for Ballet Arizona for six years.

DCT is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and Samantha is leading the organization into a sustainable future as it enters its next four decades. DCT also just announced its exciting and engaging line-up of shows for the 2024-2025 season, which includes Grace for President, A Charlie Brown Christmas and James and the Giant Peach!
 
Dallas Children’s Theater features professional actors performing for an annual audience of 150,000 young people and their families through main-stage productions and an arts-in-education program

DCT.org

(214) 978-0110

Guest Samantha Turner, Host Steve A Klein

Our guest for the July 19th edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: Jennifer Scripps, CEO, Downtown Dallas, Inc.

Jennifer Scripps, CEO, Downtown Dallas, Inc.

Jennifer Scripps, a Dallas native and long-time civic leader, joined Downtown Dallas, Inc. as president and CEO in April 2022. She took the helm of the 100-employee organization at a time when Downtown Dallas was experiencing historic growth, including more than $4 billion in planned or ongoing development, thousands of new residents, and a string of high-profile corporate relocations.

Jennifer’s focus is on guiding DDI’s strategic 360 Plan and overseeing major projects expected to get underway in the coming years, including the Field Street District and the redevelopment of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, to name a few.

She previously served for six years as the Director of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture where she oversaw a series of significant initiatives that elevated the arts throughout Dallas and across the country. Prior to her time with the City of Dallas, she served in multiple roles with the Perot Museum of Nature & Science, including overseeing the day-to-day aspect of the expansion project and business planning of the museum just north of the Central Business District.

DowntownDallas.com

Phone: (214) 744-1270

Guest Jennifer Scripps, Host Steve A Klein