Dallas' Lyric Stage Appoints 2 Key Staff Members to New Roles

Dallas-based professional theater company Lyric Stage believes musicals can stir spirits and move audiences like nothing else. After more than 125 productions since its 1993 launch—including 21 world-premiere musicals and two Off-Broadway shows—the nonprofit continues its mission to develop and preserve the musical, which it calls “a unique art form.”

To help achieve that goal, Lyric Stage announced it has appointed two key staff members to new roles.

Tricia Guenther has been named patron services and co-artistic director, and Scott Guenther has been appointed managing & co-artistic director. They have served in other roles at Lyric Stage, the company noted.

“I’m proud to announce the appointment of Tricia and Scott, a husband-and-wife team, to newly defined roles at Lyric Stage to better serve the company, our actors and actresses, and those who attend our productions,” Producer Catherine Carpenter Cox said in a statement. “Together, Tricia and Scott bring an unmatched set of skills and cooperation to the theatre scene in Dallas. Their decades of experience will help address artistic and fiduciary responsibilities for a bright future at Lyric Stage.”

Making ‘Lyric Stage a part of their family’

Tricia Guenther has been a choreographer for various dance companies and an artistic director of her studio for more than 30 years, Lyric Stage said. She also brings a wide array of artistic skills to Lyric Stage. Tricia Guenther will handle the education and outreach aspects at Lyric, and will also oversee patron service roles and front-of-house operations.

“I was born to help people, and there is no better feeling than watching folks light up when they reach a milestone. Through Lyric Stage, I can reach out to the community and help performers and other organizations that want to feel the same,” Tricia Guenther said. “We have a real chance to connect throughout the DFW community and enable even more people to make Lyric Stage a part of their family.”

Scott Guenther has been an artist, designer, technical director, and business manager for theater and dance companies for more than three decades. Lyric Stage said his experience on the business side, combined with his artistic skills, brings the company much-needed direction for a sustainable future.

He will take the role of managing director and share the artistic decisions with Tricia Guenther and Cox.

Scott Guenther said he’s looking to a bright future with Lyric Stage.

“Lyric Stage is a great company with a proud history of doing wonderful work in North Texas,” he said in a statement. “Our goal is to honor that legacy and to modernize the company to allow for long-term growth and sustainability. Remembering our purpose, dedication to the development and preservation of the musical, and moving forward for a healthy future.”

Lyric Stage said it will open its 31st season on Nov. 29 with “Plaid Tidings.”