Staff
Artistic Director:
Jack Cummings III
Jack Cummings III is the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Transport Group Theatre Company. Select Transport Group credits: Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance and The Trial of the Catonsville Nine (in partnership with NAATCO), Broadband, Arkansas, Summer and Smoke (co-production with Classic Stage Company), Renascence (co-directed with Dick Scanlan), Queen of the Mist, The Audience, Three Days To See, Marcy in the Galaxy, See Rock City & Other Destinations, Strange Interlude, I Remember Mama, Normal, Once Upon A Mattress, Picnic, The Boys in the Band, Almost, Maine, Our Town, Follies In Concert at Carnegie Hall. BA College of William & Mary, MFA University of Virginia. Married to Barbara Walsh.
With his 30+ years of experience directing and creating theatre, Jack is responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic vision and focus for Transport Group. As the main artistic collaborator for the company, he works closely with all of our artists and cultivates a safe space for exploration and experimentation.
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