Nashville Repertory Theatre
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mr. Drew Ogle |
|---|---|
| drew@nashvillerep.org | |
| Term Start | July 2018 |
| Drew's Experience: A native of east Tennessee, Drew Ogle co-founded Encore Theatrical Company in Morristown, TN, in 2006 and served as its Managing Director until August 2017. From 2012-2017 he also served as Executive Director the Rose Center Council for the Arts. He then served as the General Manager of the Florida Repertory Theatre for one year before being invited to return to his home state and assume the role of Managing Director of the Nashville Repertory Theatre. Mr. Ogle holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and a master's in Arts Administration from the University of Kentucky. He also holds a certificate in Transformational Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Notre Dame Mendoza School of Business and was a member of the 2017-2018 cohort of the National Arts Strategies Chief Executive Officer Program. | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mr. Amos Glass | Director of Marketing & Audience Development |
| Mr. Drew Ogle | Executive Director |
| Mr. Gary Hoff | Resident Scenic Designer / Head of Design |
| Yolanda Treece | Artistic Associate |
| Micah Shane Brewer | Artistic Director |
| Teresa Driver | Office Manager |
| Chelsea Flowers | Technical Director |
| Joshua Mast | Lead Carpenter |
| Melissa Durmon | Resident Costume Designer / Costume Manager |
| Cece DeCorte | Marketing/Communications Associate |
| Isaac Krispin | Production Manager |
| Denese Evans | Costume Technician |
| Kaitlin Steer | Wardrobe Manager |
| Mary Catherine Hughes | Annual Fund Director |
| Jakholbi Murry | Development Associate |
| Lillian Hargesheimer | Props Manager |
| Justice Orrand | Shop Carpenter |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 17 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 3 |
| Volunteers | 45 |
| Contractors | 2 |
| Retention Rate | 74% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Yes |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | 3 |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | June 2021 |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | Yes |
| Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? | Yes |
Evaluation
| Is there a formal evaluation for... | Frequency (if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO/Executive Director | Yes | Annually |
| Senior Management | Yes | Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Annually |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| Actor's Equity Association | 2004 |
| Americans for the Arts | 2005 |
| Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville | 2015 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management (Nashville) | 2005 |
| Dramatist's Guild of America | 2018 |
| Metro Arts Commission | 1995 |
| Nashville Area LGBTQ Chamber | 2015 |
| Nashville Arts Coalition | 1998 |
| Nashville Chamber of Commerce | 2019 |
| Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation | 2013 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | 1990 |
| National New Play Network | 2018 |
| NowPlayingNashville.com | 2007 |
| Tennesseans for the Arts | 1985 |
| Tennessee Arts Commission | 1985 |
| Theatre Communication Groups | 1985 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 'A Tale of Two Name Changes' | American Theatre Magazine | 2014 |
| Best Actor: Chip Arnold | The Tennessean | 2011 |
| Best Actor: David Compton | The Tennessean | 2012 |
| Best Actor: Martha Wilkinson | The Tennessean | 2009 |
| Best Actor: Patrick Waller | The Tennessean | 2010 |
| Best Actor: David Compton | The Tennessean | 2014 |
| Best Actor: Eric D. Pasto-Crosby | Nashville Scene | 2013 |
| Best Actress: Martha Wilkinson | Nashville Scene | 2010 |
| Best Audience Participation | NFocus Magazine | 2017 |
| Best Classic: The Importance of Being Earnest | Nashville Scene | 2014 |
| Best Director: Peter Vann | Nashville Scene | 2013 |
| Best Downturn Fundraising | Nashville Scene | 2009 |
| Best Holiday Tradition - A Christmas Story | Nashville Scene | 2018 |
| Best Local Theatre - Toast of Music City Awards | The Tennessean | 2015 |
| Best Musical Brunch | NFocus Magazine | 2016 |
| Best Musical: Cabaret | Nashville Scene | 2013 |
| Best Original Comedy: Larries | Nashville Scene | 2014 |
| Best Original Play: Good Monsters | Nashville Scene | 2016 |
| Best Play - A Raisin in the Sun; Best Local Theatre Actress - Tamiko Robinson Steele | Nashville Scene | 2017 |
| Best Production: The 39 Steps | Nashville Scene | 2011 |
| Best Professional Theatre | Nashville Scene | 2008 |
| Best Professional Theatre, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Play, Best Musical, Best Play Reading | Nashville Scene | 2015 |
| Best Professional Theatre, Best Performance Eddie George, Best Director Rene D Copeland | Broadway World: First Night Awards | 2015 |
| Certificate of Recognition for 30 Years of Professional Theatre | Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County | 2014 |
| Gala Special Recognition Award to Rep Co-Founder Martha Ingram for her role in changing the American Theatre Landscape through the Ingram New Works Project | Theatre Communications Group (TCG) & American Theatre Magazine | 2019 |
| Outstanding Lead Actress In A Play - Cheryl White; Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical - Bradley Gale; Best Supporting Actress in a Musical - Melinda Paul | Broadway World: First Night Awards | 2018 |
| Outstanding Play - A Raisin in the Sun; Outstanding Set Design - Sense & Sensibility; Outstanding Lighting Design - A Raisin in the Sun; Outstanding Actor - Jackie Welch, Tamiko Robinson Steele, Lauren Jones | Broadway World: First Night Awards | 2017 |
| Outstanding Play- Good Monsters; Outstanding Actor-Nat MacIntyre; Outstanding Actor-Shawn Knight | Broadway World: First Night Awards | 2016 |
| Steinberg Finalist - New Play Award; Osborn Award Winner. Both awards for The Ice Treatment by Nate Eppler, Ingram New Works Program Director. Written during INW Project | American Theatre Critics Association | 2017 |
| Non-Profit Partner of the Year | Mental Health America of the MidSouth | 2019 |
| Best Theatre Company | Nashville Scene Reader's Poll | 2020 |
| Official Recognition for 35 years of service to the Community | Metro Nashville & Davidson County Goverment | 2020 |
| Best Evening of Musical Theatre , Broadway Brunch at Night | NFocus Reader's Poll | 2020 |
| #1 Nonprofit Arts Organization | Nashville Business Journal | 2021 |
| Broadway Brunch: Best Arts Event, Most Fun Event | NFocus Reader's Poll | 2021 |
| Broadway Brunch - Best Arts Event, Best Entertainment, Best Reimagined Event | NFocus Readers Poll | 2022 |
| Broadway Brunch - Best Charity Event | Nashville Scene | 2022 |
| Best Theatre Company | Nashville Scene | 2022 |
| Best Theatre Company | Nashville Scene | 2023 |
| Best Charity Event, Broadway Brunch | Nashville Scene | 2023 |
| Best Arts Event - Broadway Brunch | NFocus | 2023 |
| Outstanding Ensemble Performance, Outstanding Leading Performer - Play, Outstanding Lead Performer - Musical, Outstanding Director - Musical, 2 staff awardees for First Night Star Award | Broadway World Awards | 2023 |
| Theaterati of the Year; First Night Star Award; Outstanding Director of a Play; Outstanding Ensemble Performance; Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical; Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play | Broadway World Awards | 2022 |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Theatre has traditionally been a predominantly white industry, and Nashville Rep has not been an exception. In order to truly serve the Nashville community, our organization fully acknowledges that we must change. These efforts started in late 2018 upon the arrival of Executive Director Drew Ogle, and we have taken advantage of the production shut down during the pandemic to accelerate these changes. Efforts to date include: • The publication of our first Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion statement • Leading other Nashville area theaters in anti-harm workshops to set the standard for the community. • The formation of an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee consisting of both staff and board members • Anti-racist training for board members • An extensive 30-lesson anti-racism curriculum undertaken by the staff • The launch of new programs to reach underserved youth • A strategic planning process that incorporates a racial equity filter In addition to racial equity initiatives, the organization remains committed to its overall management tenets. • Nashville Rep is committed to new talent development. We value character, aptitude, and potential over specific industry experience when filling administrative roles. New employees receive ample support and training as well as opportunities for outside professional development. • Nashville Rep seeks to move interns into full staff positions when possible, doing so three times in the last 24 months. • Nashville Rep is also committed to the development of local talent. We seek to fill all artistic and design positions (permanent or short-term contract) with middle-Tennessee based artists. We also encourage our staff artists to pursue contract work with other local arts organizations, strengthening the overall arts ecosystem of the area. • Nashville Rep believes in strong strategic partnerships with other area organizations. Current or recent partnerships include Camp Widjiwagan, TMProductions, the Nashville Opera, the Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Middle Tennessee State University, the Theater Bug, Pipeline Collective, the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, OZ Arts Nashville, Lipscomb University, Trevecca Nazarene, Oasis Center, Metro Public Schools, Columbia State University's Film Crew Technology Department and the University School of Nashville. |
