Formerly the Executive Director and Producer of North Carolina Theatre in Raleigh, Wally Jones joins Casa Mañana as the organization celebrates its 50th year as a theatrical force in North Texas. Mr. Jones was the search committee’s first choice for the top position.

“Mr. Jones’s leadership abilities, artistic insight, energy, and innovation will guide and inspire Casa Mañana,” said Rob Hood, Casa Mañana’s Interim President and Executive Producer, and member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. “We’re thrilled he’s on board.”

Teresa Hubbard confirmed the sentiments.

“Mr. Jones has served with North Carolina Theatre for over 20 years, investing his talents over the last six years as the NCT’s Executive Director and Producer. He consistently demonstrates progressive leadership by balancing the important aspects of creative artistry and impressive business insight.”

Wally Jones was equally enthusiastic about this new role.

“Casa Mañana is a strong organization with a great reputation,” he said. “I am excited to continue its growth and success and to expand its horizons.”

As Executive Director and Producer, Mr. Jones brought Raleigh the critically acclaimed production of The Sound Of Music starring the actual Von Trapp great grandchildren and The King & I starring Lou Diamond Phillips (reprising his Tony-nominated role). He is also credited with renewing the theatre’s youth education, performance, and outreach programs. Wally sustained and enhanced the Capital Awards, NCT’s unique version of the Tony Awards, in order to celebrate the work of aspiring young performers in the community, elevate the importance of performing arts education in community high schools, and perpetuate the community’s support and passion for the performing arts. He conceptualized and coordinated Kids on Broadway & the North Carolina Theatre Conservatory, which trains young people in the performing arts, and also formed William Jones Productions to produce theatre for young audiences through tours.

“Wally Jones will bring even more fresh ideas, innovative thinking, and leadership to Casa Mañana,” Mrs. Hubbard said.

“I’ve known Wally Jones for several years and he is imminently qualified to be the next President and Executive Producer of Casa Mañana,” said Denton Yockey, Casa Mañana’s former President and Executive Producer. “Wally has the passion, the experience, and the knowledge about all aspects of the theatre industry and arts education. I think Wally is a terrific choice to lead Casa because he has both the artistic skills and the business acumen necessary to do the job and to do it very well.”

“Casa Mañana is very fortunate to have found such an outstanding talent as Wally Jones to be its next President and Executive Producer,” said Michael Jenkins, President and Managing Director of Dallas Summer Musicals. “He has an outstanding national reputation and brings an inventive style and fresh approach that will surely benefit the local and regional arts community.”

Mr. Jones and his wife Allison will be living in Fort Worth and are eager to take advantage of the wonderful and varied offerings that the city provides. Allison grew up on a ranch in Virginia and will continue her horseback riding here in Fort Worth. An executive with ConAgra, she plans to continue her career after their relocation.