Shane Peterman has worked extensively in show business as an entrepreneur, chief executive, artistic director, executive producer, associate producer, casting director, director and performer for over 25 years and hundreds of productions. Mr. Peterman currently leads Addison’s highly acclaimed professional theatre, WaterTower Theatre in North Dallas as the Producing Artistic Director. Upon Shane’s arrival, WaterTower Theatre turned around a six figure deficit into a surplus for the company in just two quarters by rebuilding the company and its team and garnished numerous D/FW regional theatre awards. During the COVID pandemic WaterTower Theatre became one of the first in the country to switch to filmed theatrical productions beginning with Doug Wright’s TONY Award Winning production of I AM MY OWN WIFE for the first time for video on demand. Many successful filmed productions followed including original world premiere works. In the Summer of 2021, WaterTower Theatre again pioneered efforts by becoming one the first in the DFW area to reopen with an agreement with Actors’ Equity Association by presenting an indoor play. Previously, Shane was Producer for Lyric Stage and was instrumental in relocating it to Dallas’ historic Majestic Theatre and programming award winning seasons. Shane has been involved in dozens of world premiere productions, including commercial theatre projects as a producer through his company Peterman Entertainment Inc (est. 2004). Shane, along with his wife Erica, own and operate Arise Acting Studio, a studio for young professionals with multiple locations (est. 2009, currently franchising). As an actor, Shane has performed many leading roles across North America and Europe including New York City. As a solo vocalist, he has been accompanied by leading orchestra's around the world in various venues including Carnegie Hall, The Meyerson Symphony Center and Bass Hall. Shane has also worked in the film and television industry and studied in both the U.S. and the U.K. with other leading industry professionals including renowned acting teacher Fred Kareman.