A living professional in the arts who
has contributed significantly to the arts, who was born
in the St. Louis area or spent formative or creative years
in the St. Louis area, and whose accomplishments or contributions
have had a local, national or international impact on our
cultural heritage.
2007
Denny Reagan is the President
and Chief Executive Officer of The Muny in St. Louis.
Before being named head of The Muny in 1991, Denny had
advanced through the ranks of the outdoor theatre starting
as a working as a member of the clean-up team.
Denny attended Bishop DuBourg High School and received
a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the
University of Missouri - St. Louis.
Denny is President Elect of the National Alliance for
Musical Theatre, and is on the board of Atlanta Theatre
of the Stars, the Central Institute for the Deaf and Bishop
DuBourg High School. He also serves on the Chancellor’s
Council at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Denny is the president of the board of the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society of America, Gateway Chapter.
Denny and his wife Michelle live in South St. Louis County
and have three children; John, Maggie and Amy.
Diane
& Mike Hesser
Producers of Family Musical Theater The
Hesser's have been involved in St. Louis Community Theatre
for over 30 years. Through their efforts, Mike & Diane
have provided a summer theatre program for families who
wish to do theatre with their children in a loving atmosphere.
No one is turned away from being in their shows as all
talents are welcomed with open arms. Under their guidance
money has been raised for numerous charities including
Epworth Children & Family Services, Wyman Center,
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Foundation and the
Ronald McDonald House as well as others. This year’s
production of Brigadoon will benefit the Support Dogs
of St. Louis.
