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Who’s Who at RiverCenter

EXECUTIVE GROUP

Norman S. Easterbrook, Executive Director

Norm Easterbrook joined RiverCenter in September 2015. Since 2004, Norm served as the Director of the Ford Center at the University of Mississippi. Norm has extensive experience in arts management and administration in both the public and private sectors having worked in the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs for several years and in the private sector with the Imperial Theatre in Augusta, Georgia and the Rylander Theatre in Americus, Georgia. Norm has been recognized for his contributions to the field by the Florida Professional Theatre Association, Florida Secretary of State, the Atlanta Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society, and the Georgia Theatre Conference. He has directed and performed professionally in numerous film, video and stage productions. He graduated from the Ithaca College School of Theatre and Florida State University where he studied acting and dramatic theory. He is delighted to join the Columbus community with his wife Margo.

Contact: neasterbrook@rivercenter.org       Office Telephone: 706-256-3620

 

Jannina McPherson, CFO

Jannina Marion, Director of Business Affairs and CFO

Jannina joined RiverCenter staff as the accounting coordinator in 2004 and became the director of business affairs/CFO in 2007. She brings RiverCenter nineteen years of business experience from organizations such as MasterCard International Corporation, The Smithsonian: The National Museum for Native American Indians, Columbus Consolidated Government and Aflac. Jannina received a finance management degree from Columbus State University. She is a mother of three: Jaide-Ellyse, Jared and Jenay.

Contact:  jmarion@rivercenter.org     Office Telephone: 706-256-3603

 

Jim Rutland, Marketing Director

Jim Rutland, Program Director

Jim is a Columbus native who spent 20 years in New York City performing and working in the entertainment industry. Highlights of that time include an appearance in the feature film Philadelphia and concerts at Carnegie Hall and on HBO. Jim returned to Columbus in 2002 in conjunction with RiverCenter’s grand opening and is extremely happy to be home and working at RiverCenter.

Contact:  jrutland@rivercenter.org     Office Telephone: 706-256-3607

 

Cherwanda Jones Operations Director

Cherwanda Jones, Operations Director

Cherwanda grew up just outside of Columbus in Harris County. She joined the RiverCenter technical event crew in 2003 and was hired full time as a production assistant in 2008. Cherwanda then accepted a position with Columbus State University, first as the Schwob School of Music’s facilities coordinator and concert manager, then as manager of the university’s logistics and events department. In December 2011 she returned to RiverCenter as the center’s lighting coordinator. She was promoted to operations director in June 2014. Cherwanda is a graduate of Columbus State University and is involved with various local arts organizations. She currently resides in Columbus with her two daughters, Mikhia and Josephine.

Contact:  cjones@rivercenter.org     Office Telephone: 706-256-3616

 

Carrie Corbett, Director of Marketing

Carrie Corbett, Director of Marketing, brings a lifelong passion for the arts to her position, beginning her study of cello in elementary school and graduating with a degree in Vocal Performance from University of Missouri-Columbia. After graduation, she pursued a career in musical theatre for 13 years, earning her membership in the Actor’s Equity Association and performing in two international tours to Singapore, Malaysia and Korea. Carrie’s most recent professional arts administration work has been with non-profit arts organizations in Memphis, TN, where she served as Executive Director of the Memphis Vocal Arts, Ensemble, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Germantown Performing Arts Center and Vice President for Communications and Marketing at Memphis College of Art.

Contact:  Email: ccorbett@rivercenter.org     Office Telephone: 706-256-3608

 

John Davis (JD), Technical Director

John Davis (JD) began working full-time for the RiverCenter in 2008, but has been a part of RiverCenter from its earliest days as a member of the team that was hired to install the theatrical lighting system. Since he came to RiverCenter, JD has worked as Assistant Technical Director and was promoted to Technical Director in 2018. JD learned electronics repair in the U.S. Navy and has many years of experience running corporate and concert sound and lighting systems.

Contact: Email: jdavis@rivercenter.org     Office Telephone: 706-256-3629

 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take a tour of the center?

Tours of RiverCenter for the Performing Arts are available with advanced notice.
Two weeks notice is preferred and tours are generally booked for Wednesday mornings at 10:00AM.

During this tour, volunteer guides will describe what led to the creation of RiverCenter, facts about the construction of the facility and point out areas of interest. Guests will be given a tour of the Studio Theatre, Legacy Hall and Bill Heard Theatre, based on availability of these theatres.

TO SCHEDULE A TOUR, PLEASE CONTACT US AT (706) 256-3620.

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Can I host an event at the RiverCenter?

All of our venues are available to rent and have hosted a variety of events ranging from live performances with national touring companies and orchestral concerts, to local dance productions and community theater groups.

Elegant dinners have been held on our stages and on multiple levels of our Grand Lobby.

Amaze your guests with the dramatics of our theatrical environment.

When should I arrive for the show?

Please arrive to the RiverCenter at least 30 minutes before showtime.

Where is the best place to park?

STREET PARKING
On-street parking is available on 9th and 10th Streets, with handicap spaces on Broadway in front of RiverCenter

RIVERCENTER PARKING GARAGE
The RiverCenter Parking Garage is open 24 hours a day. Parking is free to the public with the exception of the marked and reserved spaces. Violators parking in marked and reserved spaces will be ticketed.

THE RIVERCENTER PARKING GARAGE IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE CITY OF COLUMBUS.
NEITHER RIVERCENTER NOR THE CITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEFT, LOSS, DAMAGE OF PROPERTY OR ANY INCIDENTS WITHIN THE GARAGE; PARK AT YOU OWN RISK.

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