S2: E14 Dean Gladden

I love the arts. I love theater. If you live in Houston or visit Houston, find a show at the Alley Theater. One of the most important theaters in Houston and a feeder to shows on Broadway. And who is the Managing Director of it all; Dean Gladden. What a theater and what a story from Dean’s. What a show we have for you today.

Dean R. Gladden is in his 18th season with the Alley Theatre where he is responsible for the administrative, financial, marketing, facilities, and development aspects of the Theatre. His career in the performing arts spans over 40 years. Prior to joining the Alley, he was Managing Director at the Cleveland Play House for 19 years and was the Director of Arts Management Graduate Program at the University of Akron. He has also lectured at Case Western Reserve University, University of Houston, and Bowling Green State University.

During his career, he has overseen the production of over 300 plays, including and producing internationally with theatres from Russia, Mexico, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia. Gladden holds a BA in Music from Miami University and a MA in Urban Arts Administration from Drexel University. He also graduated from the Harvard Business School Executive Education Program in Strategic Perspectives in non-profit Management. He is currently the Treasurer of the Board of the Houston Theatre District, past Chair of the Board of the Greater Houston Convention and Visitor Bureau, past President of the Rotary Club of Cleveland, Ohio, and Senior Leadership Forum Fellow. He has served on the Executive Committee of the League of Resident Theatres, Greater Houston Partnership, and was Vice President of the National Corporate Theatre Fund. This just to say a few of his many accomplishments.

You do not want to miss this show, Dean Gladden of the Alley Theater. Here we go!

By the way, if you are ever in Houston during Christmas time, go see Christmas Carol at the Alley Theater!