New head of Normal Theater announced

Posted on May 2, 2015
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The Normal Theater has a new manager. (WJBC File Photo)

 

By Haley Kosik

NORMAL – A man who has served as an instructor and production Manager in the Illinois State University School of Theater and Dance will be in charge of the Normal Theater.

Adam Fox was named Normal’s new Theater and Civic Arts Manager. Fox says his previous background experience will be beneficial in bringing in new ideas while keeping some of the old.

Fox’s background experience of six years as an Instructor and Production Manager in the Illinois State University of Theater and Dance will be beneficial to the Normal Theater because he has fresh new ideas, while obtaining the old.

Fox will take full responsibility of his new position May 4th.

Haley Kosik can be reached at [email protected].

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