CHEERS TO THE THEATER MAKERS
Circle Theatre is excited to announce the launch of a new quarterly event, “An Evening With” beginning in 2025. This series is designed to honor the remarkable contributions of North Texas Theater Makers who have left an indelible mark on our vibrant theater community. From directors and actors to designers and beyond, these individuals have shaped the artistic landscape of our region, and we believe it’s time to celebrate their legacies.
Circle Theatre has announced theatre artist Sheilah V. Walker as the third honoree for An Evening With, a new quarterly program celebrating North Texas theater makers whose careers have left a lasting legacy on our community.
Sheilah Vaughn Walker has worked on Broadway, on national tours, and internationally as a conductor, music supervisor and music director with shows starring myriad celebrities such as Carol Channing, Audra McDonald, Christine Ebersole, Deborah Gibson, Joel Grey, Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, LaChanze, Lea Solonga, Tyne Daly, Fantasia, and Robert Goulet.
Locally, she is the recipient of the 2005 and 2006 Leon Rabin Award for outstanding music direction for Ragtime at Lyric Stage and Urinetown at WaterTower Theatre. She is also a ten-year teaching veteran and former chairman of the vocal department at the Dallas Arts Magnet High School where she was voted Teacher of the Year. In addition to conducting, Ms. Walker has worked in multiple Broadway orchestra pits as a musician early in her career. Her television credits include appearances on Regis and Kathy Lee, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and The Jerry Lewis Telethon.
Circle Theatre’s An Evening With Debbie Brown will take place on AUGUTS 18, 2025, featuring a cocktail hour beginning at 7pm followed by an intimate program highlighting her work and influence on the North Texas theater landscape at 7:30pm. "An Evening Withs" can include guest speakers, stories from a life in the theater, and a retrospective look at her artistic journey.
WHAT DOES "AN EVENING WITH" LOOK LIKE?
Each “Evening With” will be an intimate and inspiring event, offering guests a unique opportunity to connect with the honorees, learn about their work, and experience their artistic journey in a meaningful way. Through cocktails, conversation, live performances, and multimedia showcases, we aim to highlight the profound influence these artists have had on the world of theater and beyond. Each one will be different and celebrate the artist whose work you've seen in theaters across the metroplex!
NOMINATE A THEATER MAKER
2025 Nominations Closed | We want to hear from you. Circle Theatre is currently accepting nominations for recipients of An Evening With. Do you know a theater maker whose career has left a lasting impact on our community? Please fill out the form to nominate those who have inspired you!
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT IT...
MISSION: Unite and uplift the North Texas theater community by recognizing outstanding contributions from individuals who have left a lasting mark on our local arts scene.
FOCUS: The legacy these artists have created within the community and their impact on individual audience members, collaborators, and the broader theater world. Emphasize how their contributions have shaped both the theater community antd the personal journeys of attendees.