Patron Spotlight: Marilyn Butters
Marilyn Butters has been a long time patron of the arts at Mary Washington. She’s attended show choir performances, concerts, and, of course, theatre productions in our very own Klein Theatre. For our third installment of Patron Spotlight, UMW Theatre asked Marilyn for an interview!
UMW Theatre: What was the first show that you attended in Klein Theatre, and what was that experience like for you?
Marilyn: The first college production was Into The Woods in 1995- I sat in the first row and I was mesmerized by the quality of the voices of the singers and the high level of acting ability. The first time I was in [Klein Theatre] was with the summer Fredericksburg Theater Company in the ’80s and it may have been A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
UMW Theatre: What has been your favorite production since that first show, and what makes it your favorite?
Marilyn: Gregg Stull! My experience with the Backstage Pass program has opened my eyes to the complexities of his role as a professor, director, mentor, and creative genius. His responsibilities seem endless and I have followed the successes of so many of the students he has guided via the information included in UMW performance programs as well as literature that has been mailed.