Robert Brunschmid Named New Director of Operations at Shea's

By: Jun. 16, 2015
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Robert Brunschmid, former Managing Director of Theatre of Youth (TOY) since April 2004, will join the team at Shea's Performing Arts Center effective July 13, 2015 as the Director of Operations. In this position, he will oversee the Facilities Department, the Concessions Department and the Volunteer Program at Shea's Performing Arts Center which now comprises three theatres: Shea's Buffalo Theatre, the 710 Main Theatre and Shea's Smith Theatre.

"Over the past 15 years, I have had the privilege of serving the incredible mission of Theatre of Youth as well as working on behalf of the theatre community of Western New York. I am truly honored to have been selected for the role of Director of Operations at Shea's Performing Arts Center. I look forward to working with Tony Conte and his talented team of business professionals and volunteers, to advance the strategic goals of the company."

President of Shea's Performing Arts Center Tony Conte said, "We are very pleased to have Robert join our Senior Management Team. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help Shea's and Robert grow together for many years to come."

Prior to his employment at TOY, Robert served in several administrative roles since 2000. He graduated from Medaille College with an MBA, received a B.S. in Biology from Niagara University and was certified in Program Planning & Proposal Writing through the Grantsmanship Training Center. During his tenure at TOY, Robert served the theatre community as Co-Chair of Curtain Up!, as President of the Theatre Alliance of Buffalo and as a steering committee member of Arts Partners for Learning. He has also been a review panelist for the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Grant program through Arts Services Initiative of Western New York. Robert is a 2010 Business First of Buffalo 40 Under Forty honoree and a proud member of the Leadership Buffalo Rising Leaders Class of 2005.



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