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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Guys & Dolls Sr info meetings

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BIG NEWS! Guys & Dolls Sr. is coming to town! Bruce Douglas, Vintage Players Director, is hosting three informational meetings about this regional premiere program that will give you all the details you’re curious about for this 55+ show. We will share the same information at each meeting so no need to attend more than one. There’s no obligation to attend the informational meetings in order to participate in the production. Feel free to bring your questions and anything you’d like to add to our discussion! INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS Tuesday, April 7th | 3:30-4:30 PM Tuesday, April 14th | 6:30-7:30 PM Tuesday, April 21st | 3:30-4:30 PM  All informational meetings will take place in the Theatre Lawrence conference room.
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