|
Patrick O'Leary, Executive DirectorDuring his career O’Leary worked with New York’s Department of Cultural Affairs. Later working on Broadway, he stage-managed the original “Annie,” produced by Mike Nichols, “Sweeny Todd,” directed by Hal Prince, and “Blood Brothers,” starring Carol King. O’Leary co-produced two successful Off-Broadway productions with his company. As director of the tour department for Columbia Artists Management, he managed tours of the world’s leading orchestras and dance companies, including the Vienna Philharmonic, The London Symphony, The Berlin Ballet, and Twyla Tharp and Mikhail Baryshnikov. O’Leary went on to become the director of the Theatre Development Fund travel program where he planned, designed and marketed travel programs for the performing arts to destinations around the globe, including annual trips to the Dublin and Galway Theatre Festivals. O’Leary returned to South Dakota in 2006 to work with Black Hills Community Theatre in creating a space for performing arts organizations in Rapid City. O’Leary also served as an adjunct professor at BHSU’s Rapid City campus, where he taught courses in acting and theater.
|
Jan Bloom, Development Director
She has worked in the educational field for the past several years, most recently as the Kindergarten Librarian at Spearfish School District. Prior to working in education, she worked in the health and human services field for many years.
She has experience working in the public and private sectors, for private companies, government entities, and non-profit organizations. She has extensive experience with grants and contracts and fundraising.
Jan currently sits on the Spearfish American Legion Post 164 Baseball board and joined the Black Hills Foster Parent Association as a board member in 2020. She is also a Make-A-Wish volunteer. Jan enjoys performing arts of all kinds and especially enjoys reading and traveling, particularly cruises.
She has been married to her husband, Kevin, for 25 years, and they have a teenaged son and daughter who are involved in school and other activities, including singing and athletics.
Prior to moving to Spearfish, Jan lived in Cheyenne, Laramie, and Sheridan, Wyoming. Jan has a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Science degree from the University of Wyoming. She is excited to bring her skills and knowledge to the opera house and hopes to contribute some new ideas to the organization.
She has experience working in the public and private sectors, for private companies, government entities, and non-profit organizations. She has extensive experience with grants and contracts and fundraising.
Jan currently sits on the Spearfish American Legion Post 164 Baseball board and joined the Black Hills Foster Parent Association as a board member in 2020. She is also a Make-A-Wish volunteer. Jan enjoys performing arts of all kinds and especially enjoys reading and traveling, particularly cruises.
She has been married to her husband, Kevin, for 25 years, and they have a teenaged son and daughter who are involved in school and other activities, including singing and athletics.
Prior to moving to Spearfish, Jan lived in Cheyenne, Laramie, and Sheridan, Wyoming. Jan has a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Science degree from the University of Wyoming. She is excited to bring her skills and knowledge to the opera house and hopes to contribute some new ideas to the organization.
