Historic Paramount Theatre Seeks Executive Director
The Historic Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas, is hiring an Executive Director to lead operations, fundraising, and programming. Designed by architect David Castle in 1930, the atmospheric movie palace now hosts 150–170 events annually, including concerts, films, and ballets. Recent upgrades include a new LED stage lighting system (2025) and a $400,000 marquee replacement planned for summer 2026. The theatre reported $2.1 million in revenue for FY2025 and projects $1.7 million for FY2026. The role oversees six full-time and 40 part-time staff, reporting to a 17-member board chaired by Ronalyn Sutphen. Salary range is $110,000–$125,000 with benefits. Applications are due via ArtsConsulting.com.
Key facts
- Historic Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas, seeks Executive Director.
- Theatre designed by architect David Castle in 1930 as an atmospheric movie palace.
- Hosts 150–170 events per year including concerts, films, ballet, opera, comedy.
- Recent upgrades: LED stage lighting (2025), new house audio system (2021), digital projector (2021).
- Planned $400,000 marquee replacement in summer 2026.
- FY2025 revenue $2.1 million (49% contributions, 51% earned); FY2026 projected $1.7 million.
- Board of 17 members led by Chair Ronalyn Sutphen.
- Salary $110,000–$125,000; applications via ArtsConsulting.com.
Entities
Artists
- David Castle
Institutions
- Historic Paramount Theatre
- ArtsConsulting.com
- ProPublica
- Abilene Christian University
- Hardin-Simmons University
- McMurry University
- Dyess Air Force Base
- Abilene Zoo
- Frontier Texas!
- National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
- City of Abilene
Locations
- Abilene
- Texas
- United States
- West Texas
- Wooten Hotel
- Cypress Street
- Downtown Pedestrian Plaza