Our History
Golden Triangle Theatre company was founded in June of 2021 out of a vision to create and cultivate a passion for Theatre and Performing Arts in Columbus, MS. Executive Director, Garrett Torbert, along with other community members and founding board members, Tom and Ann Buckley, Karen Overstreet, Geraldine Coleman, Steve Greenough, Phillip Stockton, and Lindsay Clemons, created a unique program that inspires youth in the region of the Golden Triangle with the opportunity to explore their talents with other young individuals through arts education and performance.
The company has great vision and a long-term goal is to see it offer pre-professional training training through its music and theatre academy for young and aspiring performers ages 6-18 who are looking to pursue a career in the performing arts.
Our Mission
Inclusiveness and excellence are at the heart of the Golden Triangle Theatre as we create opportunities for artistic expression onstage and beyond for our community. The Golden Triangle Theatre strives to be a regional center for educational opportunity and audience experience in the performing arts, improving the quality of life for Mississippi and the southeast.
Nurture
Our classes help nurture and encourage positive growth development to build a well-rounded individual
Inspire
Our teaching staff works to inspire our young actors to unlock their talents in acting, singing and dancing so they can tell their story on the stage.
Create
Through our performing opportunities students are able to explore their creativity and self-expression to help bring their character to life.
Our People
Executive Director
Garrett Torbert
Education Director
Isabella Powell
Business Manager
Ivey Ivy
Marketing Director
Sara Wade
Executive Officers
Tom Buckley
Lindsay Clemons
Justin Klieber
Becky Berry Scott
Jesse Wade
Advisory Board
Pattye Archer
David Carter
Jace Ferraez
Lauren Hardy
Alison Hicks
Sara Horan
Latoria Johnson
Bradley Long
Paula Mabry
Terri Martin
Phillip Stockton
Margaret Rollins
