The Orpheum Theater in Galesburg is undertaking a three-year strategic plan and their first step is to hire a new Executive Director.
The Orpheum announced the hiring of Andrew Driscoll in that role on Tuesday.
Graduating from Peoria High School, Driscoll started his career as a professional actor and singer in New York City performing on Broadway and along with his solo performance work also released 3 vocal recordings.
Post 9/11, Andrew made the choice to move back to Peoria and create its first resident nonprofit professional theatre exclusively contracting actors and stage managers from Actors’ Equity Association within the Apollo Theatre on Main Street.
After 2 years, he made the business decision to relocate the effort as a for-profit venture along Peoria’s Riverfront with the purchase of a venue called The Waterhouse on Water Street.
Driscoll in a press release says that, “I am honored and thrilled to begin the next chapter of my life with this opportunity to return to my greatest passions – entertainment and the preservation of our historic theatres.”
Orpheum Board President Keri Dodson says Driscoll stood out as a “leader who possesses a strong mix of business acumen and a passion for theatre.”
