A Brief History
Leavenworth Summer Theater began as the vision of John and Susan Wagner and Bill Weis in 1994. That opening season was hampered by devastating fires in the Leavenworth area in addition to the normal first year struggles, and the theater suffered severe financial losses.
The Wagners decided to give it one more try in the summer of 1995 with a production of The Sound of Music. A great cast, a terrific outdoor location, and the natural compatibility of the show with Leavenworth’s Bavarian theme created a sensationally successful production.
Today, Leavenworth Summer Theater is the largest theater between Seattle and Spokane, with more than 20,000 people expected each summer.
(The first actress to play Maria Rainer, Amelia Jones.)
Board of Directors
Connie Fritz
President
Brad Blackburn
Vice President
Susan Hufman
Vice President
Nikki Fritz
Treasurer
Lisa Stroming
Secretary
Bill Bauer
Ken West
Dave Neir
Past President
Emeritus
Clark Vanderlinden
Past President
Emeritus
Bill Weis
Emeritus
Staff
Christy Shearer
Executive Director christy@leavenworthsummertheater.org
Susan Wagner
Music Director | Administrative Assistant
Eric Banker
Facilities Manager
John Wagner
Shop Steward | Master Carpenter
Mission and Vision
Leavenworth Summer Theater’s mission is to present professional quality, family-oriented musical theater.
Our goal is to be an independent destination theater known and respected regionally for our excellence and positive impact in our community.
We are committed to improving and growing our theater as an inclusive environment for our community, actors, and patrons. We aim to create an environment where people of every race, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, income, ability, and nationality, both internal and external to our organization, are welcomed and valued.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
To file a complaint of discrimination: write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (2020)720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.