CU Theatre & Dance alumna and "fairy godmother" Roe Green received the Theatre Forward Leadership Award!
CU Theatre & Dance alumna and "fairy godmother" Roe Green received the Theatre Forward Leadership Award on April 3 in New York at the organization's annual Chairman's Awards Gala.ÌýThe Gala supports Theatre Forward's philanthropic mission to advance American theaters and communities through various initiatives.ÌýRoe Green is an arts patron and activist and CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß alumna.
She received her B.A in theatre and communications from the University of Colorado in 1970 and in 1980Ìýshe was awarded an M.A. in theatre from Kent State University.ÌýShe has extensiveÌýstage and business management experience, includesÌýCain Park, The Cleveland Opera, and the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.ÌýIn 2005, the Roe Green FoundationÌýestablished a Visiting Theatre Artist series at CU whichÌýinvites a guest professional artist each year to work in residency with students and participate in one of the Theatre Division's productions every year.ÌýNow in its 12th year, the Roe Green Visiting Artist Series continues to bring theatre professionals to CU.
She also generously established the Roe Green Endowed Chair in Theatre, the first endowed chair in the arts at CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß. ÌýWe salute this vibrant benefactor and celebrate her being honored by Theatre Forward. Ìý