Welcome new Vintage Players director

Emily Giles • July 2, 2025

Meet our new Vintage Players Director, Bruce Douglas.


 Bruce has been a regular at Theatre Lawrence, having performed in Forbidden Broadway, RAGTIME, and Lend Me a Tenor after beginning his journey in 1977 playing the role of Brick in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the old Carnegie Library. 


After graduating from Kansas University with a degree in Vocal Music Education, Bruce pursued teaching music and theater in western Kansas. He then spent many years in corporate retail, working with Ralph Lauren, Neiman Marcus, and most recently Nell Hill’s in Kansas City in management and visual display roles. Since returning to Lawrence in 2010, he has served as the weekly entertainment coordinator, song leader, and cocktail hour pianist for seniors at Brandon Woods/Alvamar in Lawrence.


Additionally, he has coordinated and performed for many senior communities in and around the Kansas City and Lawrence areas. He currently sings with the Kansas City Symphony Chorus and serves on the board as the baritone section leader.

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