2. About QueensburyTheatre
 Leading theatre and nonprofit
organization within West Houston
and surrounding areas
 Known Innovator of theatrical
offerings with local, regional, and
national acclaim
 Champion and Presenter of original
content and productions that push
boundaries and promote social
relevance
 Multi-discipline school for the
performing arts serving pre-k thru
high school youth
 Consistent Platform/Outlet for
emerging and experienced artists and
performers
 An equal opportunity employer and
partner for art professionals
throughout the greater Houston area
Building upon a rich history spanning across 60 years,
Queensbury Theatre is recognized as a:
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3. QueensburyTheatre’s Evolution
Country Playhouse had
been a cultural institution in
West Houston since 1956,
when it first opened its doors
with its inaugural play,
Personal Appearance by
Lawrence Riley, at Memorial
Drive Elementary School
In 1958, Country Playhouse
acquired a space of their own,
Veteran’s Hall, an abandoned
church in need of much repair,
on Katy Road
In 1960, having
accumulated over $6,000
in profit, the organization
was able to purchase
land on Barryknoll Lane
and build a barn-like
structure for their
playhouse
In 1981, Country Playhouse
opened its home located on
Queensbury Lane
In 2014, the old theatre was
demolished and rebuilt as
Queensbury Theatre
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4. QueensburyTheatre’s Impact
 Queensbury Theatre teaches and implements core values of inclusiveness, artistic
integrity, ethics, stewardship, progressive collaboration, cost effective fundraising, and high
return on investment
 Queensbury Theatre commits to maintaining administrative cost nominal and dedicating
more than 85% of every dollar raised to support core programming directly benefitting our
students, patrons, artists, and performers
 By doing so, Queensbury Theatre has the opportunity to advance our mission of “serving
the diverse community and culture of West Houston by providing exceptional
theatrical entertainment and education while creating an environment where
Houston artists and teachers can do meaningful work”
 Queensbury Theatre has evolved from a small community theatre to a 21,000 square foot
epic-center for the arts; affording students, patrons, artists, performers, and the greater
community wider access to quality productions and programs regardless of their economic
background or zip code
 Queensbury Theatre is well positioned to receive generous support from foundations,
corporations, and individuals to advance our mission and continue serving multiple
generations of theatre enthusiasts, artists, and performers who encompass a vast and
celebrated group of alumni and friends
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5. QueensburyTheatre’s Accomplishments
 For six decades, Queensbury Theatre continues to
serve as a community and entertainment hub for
families and West Houston residents
 Through the development of Town & Country and
CityCentre, the theatre and Moody Rambin
developers swapped land leading to the building of a
new state of the art theatre
 In 2015, rebranded as Queensbury Theatre and
doors officially open
 In 2014-2015, launched Tribble School for the
Performing Arts as an educational and outreach arm
of Queensbury Theatre
 Within a two-year period, grew annual operating
budget from $250,000 to $794,200 with diverse
funding sources to increase sustainability and
expansion initiatives
 Recruitment of highly sought after instructional staff
and professionals entailing actors, singers, directors,
and dancers with experience on Broadway,
Hollywood and other vital theatrical entities
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6. QueensburyTheatre in the News
‘Whistle’ latest juicy role for
local actor
Kemah resident and Dobie High School
graduate John Forgy performs in “Whistle
Down the Wind” at Queensbury Theatre in
Houston.
Photo: Nicole Norton Photography
Featured story in the
Pasadena Citizen
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7. Who QueensburyTheatre Serves
Each year at Queensbury Theatre:
 An average 37,820 unique individuals visit our website
 An average 12,773 patrons support our productions
 An average 308 tickets were distributed to members of
underserved communities and schools
 An average 250 students enroll in our Tribble School for the
Performing Arts per semester (Fall and Summer)
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8. QueensburyTheatre’sValue
Our core and signature programs provide strong value:
 Queensbury Theatre’s productions are designed for the
greater community and benefit other nonprofits, social
clubs, civic entities, and corporations with an interest and
appreciation for theatre
 Queensbury Theatre hosts industry show nights for artists
and performers
 Queensbury Theatre coordinates joint fundraisers with
other local charities increasing awareness for notable
causes
 Queensbury Theatre offers corporate group events for
season productions to build teams and cross promotion
among our patrons
 Queensbury Theatre and the Tribble School for the
Performing Arts provide multi-faceted and high yielding art
instruction for youth, offering scholarships to deserving and
most in need recipients
 Queensbury Theatre is more than just a venue, but a
versatile community and corporate space equipped to host
intimate conferences, galas, weddings, graduations,
exhibitions, product launches, and open mic nights
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9. Building QueensburyTheatre’s Capacity
Entering the second year in our new home, Queensbury Theatre is working
diligently to build capacity and is seeking support from foundations, individuals,
corporations to help offset costs for the following:
 General Operations
 Annual Productions
 Tribble School for the Performing Arts
 Scholarships
 Discount tickets for underserved communities
 New Works Project (an initiative for local playwrights to get their work
developed and presented in a theatre setting)
 Maintenance/Endowment Fund
Queensbury Operating budget is $794,200
Note: Estimates based on annual projections
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10. Ways to support QueensburyTheatre
Queensbury Theatre offers supporters extraordinary opportunities to reach our active, West Houston based,
community. Our giving opportunities are packaged as integrated multi-channel marketing campaigns, and include
high-impact events, online marketing, print, press and email with tailored benefits to best meet the need of
foundations, corporations, individuals, and other entities.
Playbill advertisements, show tickets, logo placement and curtain speech recognition are just some of the benefits
of giving to Queensbury Theatre.
Act today by making an investment in the following areas:
 Show, General or Tribble School Sponsor/Contributor with a gift ranging from $500 to $10,000
 Naming Opportunities with a gift ranging from $6,000 to $250,000
 VIP Club memberships starting with an annual gift of $2,500
 Season Sponsor/Contributor with a gift of $50,000
Other ways to support include:
 Employee Matching Program
 Planned Giving
 Volunteer Opportunities
 Host your next event at Queensbury Theatre. We offer our customized rentals to meet your needs
For more information about giving levels and how to make a tax deductible contribution, please contact Ernest
Lewis III, Executive Director, at elewis@queensburytheatre.org or 713.467.4997, extension 3.
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11. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Paul Stevenson President
John Stevens 1st Vice President
Stuart Purdy 2nd Vice President
James Bogues Treasurer
Robert Boudwin
Robert Icsezen
Becky Page
Sabrina Martinez
Tamara Siler
Jay Tribble
STAFF
Ernest Lewis III Executive Director
Kristina Sullivan Director of Education,
Tribble School for the Performing Arts
Bethany White, Associate Director, Tribble
School for the Performing Arts
Luke Wrobel Artistic Director
Brent Biggs Operations Director
Thomas Murphy Technical Director
Madeline Dunkum Townsend Finance
Specialist/Manager
Angela Pinina Harkins Marketing Director
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