Staff
Artistic Director:
Jack Cummings III
Jack Cummings III is Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Transport Group Theatre Company, where he conceives and leads the company’s artistic vision and collaborates closely with artists throughout the development process. Over more than 30 years, he has created theatre centered on exploration, experimentation, and bold reimaginings of classic and contemporary work. Select Transport Group directing credits include Bus Stop, Summer and Smoke, Queen of the Mist, Strange Interlude, I Remember Mama, Almost, Maine, Our Town; Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance and Follies in Concert at Carnegie Hall. He is a two-time Obie, five-time Drama Desk, and Audelco Award winner. He earned a BA from The College of William & Mary and an MFA in Directing from the University of Virginia.
Executive Director:
Denise Dickens
Denise Dickens joined Transport Group in 2019. As Executive Director, Denise leads and manages TG, overseeing all aspects, supporting the creative vision by overseeing all operations, finances, programs, fundraising and staff. Previously Denise was the Producing Director at Abingdon Theatre Company. She served on the Board of Directors at Classic Stage Company and as a member of the Capital Campaign for The Bushwick Starr. Prior to working in theatre, Denise worked in Investor Relations at MidOcean Partners.
Jack and Denise work closely together as partners and are responsible for setting the objectives and strategic goals of Transport Group’s mission and strategy to ensure each season is successful.
Artistic Producer:
Hannah Oren
Individual Giving Manager:
Gabe Crawford
Marketing & Community Engagement Manager:
Meg Knorr
Finance Manager:
Reed Ridgley
Development Consultant:
Benvenuti Arts
Co-Founded in 2001 by Jack Cummings III & Robyn Hussa
Press Representation:
Don Summa, Representative
Richard Kornberg & Associates
Entertainment Legal Counsel:
Herzog Law, P.C.
Jonathan C. Herzog, Esq.
www.jchlaw.net
Marketing Consultant & Web Designer
The Herculean
Graphic Design
Ana Tobin Design
Accounting
Blitzer, Gelfand & Cohen