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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Seeking Lawrence-area classrooms for Suitcase Stories program

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Suitcase Stories is an exciting new initiative from Theatre Lawrence designed to ignite imagination, inspire creativity, and empower upper elementary students through storytelling and performance. Led by Education Director Emily Giles, along with a team of local playwrights, actors, and educators, this project brings the magic of theatre directly into classrooms. The Suitcase Stories crew will partner with five classrooms in the Lawrence area, focusing on schools and students who may not typically engage with Theatre Lawrence programs. Over the course of four hour-long sessions, students will explore storytelling, creative writing, and self-expression. The first three sessions guide students through the process of creating original stories, while the final session culminates in a live performance of the students’ work by the Suitcase Stories troupe. By blending education and the arts, Suitcase Stories offers a powerful platform for young voices to be heard and celebrated. Did we mention this program is offered for FREE to each classroom. If you are interested, please reach out to Emily Giles at youth@theatrelawrence.com . Hopefully the 5 spots we have will fill up quickly!

Beatles tribute group, Yesterday & Today headlines Theatre Lawrence's 2025 Benefit Concert

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