Introducing Marshall Carby, Our New Executive Artistic Director!

 

Flatwater Shakespeare Company is delighted to welcome Marshall Carby as its new Executive Artistic Director. Mr. Carby's experience, expertise, and enthusiasm make him exceptionally well-qualified to continue Flatwater Shakespeare's rich tradition of bringing high-quality performances and educational programs to southeastern Nebraska, especially to its home in Lincoln.

Prior to Mr. Carby’s arrival in Nebraska, he spent seven years at Highlands Playhouse in Highlands, North Carolina, directing several productions while he served as the Associate Artistic Director. For two years, he was the Artistic Director, overseeing seasons of plays and musicals that originally graced Broadway and London's West End.

After moving to Nebraska, Mr. Carby served as the Community Advancement Officer for the Pottawattamie County Community Foundation. Community enrichment, non-profit philanthropy, and corporate giving were all active parts of this position. The skills developed at PCCF enable Mr. Carby to champion arts advocacy.

Education is a high priority for Mr. Carby, who previously was Humanities Department Chair at Eastern Oklahoma State College. He understands how to engage, mentor, and encourage learners of diverse ages and backgrounds.

Mr. Carby brings a wealth of practical knowledge about the nuts-and-bolts of performance and engagement, having served as Stage Manager for the Omaha Symphony Association since 2019. He supervises load-ins for all symphony productions, works with the union crew, and assists in managing logistics and execution of the Symphony’s educational tours. Since March 2020, he has also been Digital Production Manager, helping to move the organization onto a virtual platform to continue providing music during the pandemic.

Outside of his arts activities, Marshall Carby loves spending time with his wife, Sarah Klocke, who is Director of the Theatre and Communication Program at the College of Saint Mary in Omaha. They enjoy the companionship of Nola, their dog, and Little, their cat.