Blake Henry joined Theatre Projects as Managing Principal for North and South America, bringing extensive experience in venue leadership, organizational transformation, and large-scale capital projects. In this role, he oversees the firm’s work across the Americas, supporting continued growth across both established performing arts venues and emerging entertainment sectors. Henry’s background spans venue operations, economic development, and destination leadership, giving him a holistic understanding of how cultural and entertainment projects intersect with community impact, business objectives, and long-term sustainability. He is known for guiding organizations through periods of growth and change while aligning creative vision with operational and financial performance. With a cross-sector perspective and a collaborative leadership approach, Henry plays a
key role in advancing Theatre Projects’ expanding portfolio and strengthening client partnerships throughout North and South America.
key role in advancing Theatre Projects’ expanding portfolio and strengthening client partnerships throughout North and South America.
“Blake’s proven ability to lead transformational venue projects and his executive leadership across operations, marketing, and economic development make him the ideal leader for our Americas operations,” said Scott Crossfield, Partner. “His track
record of driving organizational transformation and his commitment to operational excellence will be invaluable as we expand our footprint throughout North and South America.”
record of driving organizational transformation and his commitment to operational excellence will be invaluable as we expand our footprint throughout North and South America.”
Kate Groener joins Theatre Projects as Head of Global Business Development, bringing 15 years of experience bridging theatre consulting and creative technology. Most recently, Director of Client Strategy at SOSO, Groener developed interactive digital experiences for Fortune 500 companies, leading cultural institutions, and top-tier universities.
“Kate’s unique combination of theatre consulting roots and creative technology experience positions Theatre Projects perfectly for our evolution into new markets,” said Tom Lamming, Partner. “Her track record of translating complex technical capabilities into compelling client experiences will be invaluable as we expand our impact globally.”
Groener's career in theatre consulting began in business development at Charcoalblue, where she developed expertise in acoustics, venue planning, and performance design. With experience spanning the US, UK, Middle East, Australia, Asia, Europe, and India, she approaches business development as relationship-building rather than sales, valuing collaborative partnerships and authentic connections. In her current role, she works in close partnership with the firm's global partners to pursue new opportunities across performing arts, corporate, and emerging entertainment sectors worldwide.
Together, these appointments signal Theatre Projects’ strategic focus on global expansion and sector diversification while maintaining the firm’s 65-year legacy of excellence in theatre and performance venue design.