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Board Members

Glynis Holm Strause, President

Missy Herring, First Vice President

Missy Herring, First Vice President

is graduate of George West High School, Howard Payne University, University of Tennessee, and 30+ hour at TAMU toward PhD. She taught at Texas A&M University – Kingsville one year, and Coastal Bend College for 34 years, She has worked for 12 years as Stakeholder Relations Director at ConocoPhillips. Memberships include of Live Oak County

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is graduate of George West High School, Howard Payne University, University of Tennessee, and 30+ hour at TAMU toward PhD. She taught at Texas A&M University – Kingsville one year, and Coastal Bend College for 34 years, She has worked for 12 years as Stakeholder Relations Director at ConocoPhillips. Memberships include of Live Oak County

Historic Commission, George West Building Standards Chair, George West Methodist Church Lay Leader, President Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre. Community theatre takes a community!

Missy Herring, First Vice President

Missy Herring, First Vice President

Missy Herring, First Vice President

is past owner of Creative Screen

Printing and a graduate of Three Rivers High School. She is president of the Live Oak

County Boys and Girls Club and a member of River of Life Church. Missy is responsible for

Public Relations and Marketing for the Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre Board.

 

Kevin Kerr, Second Vice President

Missy Herring, First Vice President

Kevin Kerr, Second Vice President

is owner of Walking K Services and a specialist in fencing. He is a graduate of Three Rivers High School and Coastal Bend

College. Kevin is associate Lay Leader at the George West Methodist Church and active in

the Walk to Emmaus. Kevin is responsible for the physical facility of the Dobie West

Performing Arts Theatre.

 

Susan Hensley, Secretary

Susan Hensley, Secretary

Kevin Kerr, Second Vice President

found the Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre

after moving from Wales and living at Lake Corpus Christi. Susan is a retired oil company executive. As secretary, she brings her considerable skills to the board organization. She is a friend of the Swinney Switch Volunteer Fire Department. She loves theatre and contributes behind the scenes in numerous ways.

 

Evelyn Cook, Treasurer

Susan Hensley, Secretary

Evelyn Cook, Treasurer

is a graduate of Pasadena High School and Coastal Bend College where she worked for 23 years as Head Programmer. In addition to being treasurer of the theatre she is gifted in tech and lighting for all productions. Evelyn loves camping, fishing, rockets, and her grandchildren who live in Arkansas.

Patrick Burns

Susan Hensley, Secretary

Evelyn Cook, Treasurer

is a graduate of Texas Military Institute and Trinity University

and grand nephew of Mr. George West, is a rancher, an avid movie and theatre aficionado and a true fan of the San Antonio Spurs.

Kristin Gerth

Curtis Herring

Curtis Herring

Originally from Kansas City, Kristin has been a George West resident for 28 years. She is a retired Elementary Music Teacher for GWISD and has been active in the development and daily operation of Heavenly Angels, a restaurant that empowers adults with disabilities. She is a theater enthusiast and has enjoyed various roles within the Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre.

 

Curtis Herring

Curtis Herring

Curtis Herring

is a graduate of Three Rivers High School, is an active director of the Live Oak County Agriculture and Livestock Show, Calvery Tabernacle Church Board and River of Life Church. He is a given carpenter and leads in set building and design for the Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre.

 

Ella Lowrance

Curtis Herring

Robin McKinney

is the Director of Bands for George West High School which

received Superior and Excellent Ratings in 2024. She is a graduate of George West High

School and Texas Tech University. She is a member of St. George Catholic Church choir, Corpus Christi Wind Symphony, and Corpus Christi Municipal Band. 

Robin McKinney

Robin McKinney

Robin McKinney

is a Refugio High School and Coastal Bend College

graduate, the administrative assistant at the George West Chamber of Commerce and

retired from the Texas Department of Human Services.  She currently serves as secretary of the Live Oak County Historic Commission and Dobie Dichos and as grave marker for the George West Cemetery Assocation an

is a Refugio High School and Coastal Bend College

graduate, the administrative assistant at the George West Chamber of Commerce and

retired from the Texas Department of Human Services.  She currently serves as secretary of the Live Oak County Historic Commission and Dobie Dichos and as grave marker for the George West Cemetery Assocation and head costumer for the Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre and assists with front of house duties. 

Micaela Mendez

Robin McKinney

Micaela Mendez

is a George West High School graduate, descendent of

original Live Oak County citizens, and is a wealth of stories regarding Live Oak County. She enjoys many types of music and theatre. She has been a literacy teacher and teller at Dobie Dichos. 

Alfred Tumlinson

Alfred Tumlinson

Alfred Tumlinson

is the lead singer of the Five Card Draw Band. He is also an independent insurance adjuster and is on the board of the National Association of

Purchasing Managers and Corpus Christi Buccaneer Commission. Originally from Corpus Christi, and a graduate of W. B. Ray in Corpus Christi, Texas. Alfred now lives in George West.

 

Cindi Robinson

Alfred Tumlinson

Alfred Tumlinson

moved to rural South Texas in 1993. She graduated from

Jackson high school in 1964 and attended Ashland College. She became involved in many

aspects of George West community life including the Live Oak County Historic

Commission, Dobie Dichos, Storyfest, and Unify to Beautify. She is a woman who can get a job done and oversees the custodial 

moved to rural South Texas in 1993. She graduated from

Jackson high school in 1964 and attended Ashland College. She became involved in many

aspects of George West community life including the Live Oak County Historic

Commission, Dobie Dichos, Storyfest, and Unify to Beautify. She is a woman who can get a job done and oversees the custodial work and concession stand at the Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre.

 

Vision Statement:

Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre strives to be the finest small town community theatre in the State of Texas by offering a variety of arts programming, presented in a historical theatre setting.

Mission Statement:

At the Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre, our mission is to enrich the cultural fabric of George West and beyond by providing a vibrant and inclusive space for the performing arts.  We are dedicated to nurturing local talent, presenting quality programming, and creating unforgettable experiences that entertain, educate, and empower community members of all ages.

ABOUT US:

In 2004 the historic West Theatre in George West was entrusted to a dedicated group of citizens. With a vision to transform it into a vibrant performing arts venue, the Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre was born. As a 501[c](3) entity we greatly appreciate and encourage donations to support our mission and welcome volunteers to participate and assist in performances.

The name of the theatre was originally “The West Theatre” named after the town’s founder George W. West and his wife Kittie West.  The Dobie Museum was added in the foyer to showcase one of Live Oak County’s most notable sons, J. Frank Dobie, world-renowned southwest writer who was born in Lagarto, Texas and taught literature at the University of Texas. Thus, the name was changed to the Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre.

Every month, we strive to offer a diverse range of entertainment including plays, musical concerts, current, vintage, and children’s movies on our silver screen, cultural and educational programs, comedy shows and dance performances. We take pride in featuring talented local performers. The venue is also used for educational, historical, and civic meetings. Ticket prices and rental cost of the venue are reasonable and are tailored to the performance and event. 


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