We are proud to announce our new Executive & Artistic Director!
Professional stage actor and director, J. Robert “Jimmy” Moore, is back in his hometown to join The Classic Theatre of San Antonio as our new executive and artistic director.
“The Classic Theatre of San Antonio is thrilled to welcome Jimmy Moore as our new Executive and Artistic Director,” says Randy Stier, The Classic’s Chairman of the Board. “We envision San Antonio as a vibrant city, rich with artistic experiences that connect communities, and we believe that live theatre supports this vision. Jimmy is a native of San Antonio who brings abundant leadership, directing, and acting experience from theatres across the nation. He has tremendous zeal, drive and determination, and a deep commitment to reaching out to our city’s varied communities. Under Jimmy’s leadership, we eagerly anticipate San Antonians enjoying the shared experience of relevant, diverse, entertaining, and transformative performances at The Classic Theatre of San Antonio for years to come.”
After graduating from Marshall High School in San Antonio, Jimmy went on to earn a B.F.A. in Production and Performance and an M.F.A. in Directing from Texas State University. Additionally, he studied with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare’s Globe Theater, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in England. Since then, Jimmy has worked in New York, Off-Broadway, at Madison Square Garden, and with regional theaters across the country.
“San Antonio’s arts community is vibrant and full of possibilities,” said Jimmy. “I want to continue to build on The Classic Theatre’s reputation for quality and professionalism in our city. For me, a huge part of that is creating a home for our theater artists where they feel fulfilled and respected.”
While classically trained, Jimmy has excelled at creating new and accessible approaches to theater, expanding educational programming, creating enhanced donor experiences, and bringing performances to uncommon spaces.
“I am excited to work with our city’s storytellers to find innovative and compelling ways for audiences to experience their favorite shows while also exploring creative additions to the classical canon,” said Jimmy. “I know The Classic Theatre’s artists and partner organizations have the passion, talent, and imagination to do that—so let’s take a huge step into the future together.”
What can you expect to experience (not just see) at The Classic Theatre in the coming years? Captivating performances in unexpected venues. New interpretations of significant texts. Diverse storytellers who bring unique and authentic voices to the San Antonio stage. And more of the artistry and craftsmanship you should expect from one of our city’s key cultural assets: The Classic Theatre of San Antonio.
More about Jimmy Moore:
Directing credits include: The Rocky Horror Show (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma City), The Unexpected Guest (TexArts), The Wizard of Oz, All Shook Up (Zilker Theater Productions), Evita, [title of show], Iridescence, Trouble in the Works, Roger and Miriam, Here We Are, The Moral Majority: a staged reading (Texas State University), Stage Kiss (Playhouse San Antonio – ATAC Award Best Director), Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol (Magik Theatre), Never Tickle a Sleeping Dragon: a staged reading (ZACH Theatre), You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Texas State at Random), and From U.S. to You (Seguin Arts Center). Associate and Assistant Director positions have included: Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical (Mills Entertainment, Dir. Sam Scalamoni), Mothers and Sons (ZACH Theater, Dir. Dave Steakley), The King and I (ZACH Theater, Dir. Abe Reybold), Big Fish (Oklahoma Lyric, Dir. Michael Baron), Chicago (Summer Stock Austin, Dir. Michael McKelvey), Anything Goes and Rent (Texas State University, Dir. Kaitlin Hopkins).
Notable performance credits include: Phish’s 2011 New Year’s Eve Spectacular (Madison Square Garden), The Santaland Diaries, Matilda, Buyer and Cellar and Peter and the Starcatcher (ZACH Theater – Austin Critic’s Table nominations), The Rocky Horror Show, Billy Elliot, Big Fish (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma), O Night Divine (York Theater – Off Broadway), Almost Adults (Manhattan Repertory), Ellis Island Stories (American Family Theater- U.S. Tour) The Laramie Project (Mystic Vision Players- NJACT Perry Award Nominee), Twelfth Night, She Stoops to Conquer, Waiting for Godot (Classic Theater of San Antonio – ATAC Award Best Supporting Actor), Anything Goes (Texas State University – Ramsey Award Best Supporting Actor).
