The purpose of Cortland Repertory Theatre is to offer residents of Central New York an opportunity to experience, at an accessible price, the range and scope of excellent professional theatre.
CRT serves the region by providing a long term commitment to cultural enrichment and by endowing its community with a sense of pride and ownership.
Kerby Thompson (Producing Artistic Director) has been with CRT since 2000. Previously, he lived in New York City for 14 years as an actor, director and choreographer. At CRT, he has performed in Moonlight and Magnolias (David Selznick - Winner of Syracuse Area Live Theatre Award as Actor of the Summer Season), The Music Man (Harold Hill), Anything Goes (Billy Crocker), and The World Goes Round (Man 2). CRT directing credits include Unnecessary Farce (CRT’s highest selling non-musical play), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (CRT’s 2nd highest selling musical), Pump Boys and Dinettes, Greater Tuna, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Previous to coming to CRT, he performed in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes with Loni Anderson, The Best Little Whorehouse… with Barbara Eden, and Hello Dolly! with Mimi Hines. International tours include performances in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
Barclay Diamond (Business Manager) has worked as the Business Manager in the CRT Business Office since 1993. She takes pride in her behind the scenes job and enjoys the different day to day duties involved with working in the office. Some of her duties include handling Subscriptions, Accounting, Gift Certificates, Program Ads, Corporate Sponsorships, Fundraisers and Box Office Sales. Barclay is a member of the Burns McCauliffe Post 465 American Legion Auxiliary where she holds the title of First Vice. You can also find her marching in several parades during the summer with the Legion Post’s Marching Unit. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and sends her love to her husband, Paul, her dog Bear and their three children; Jessica, Cody and Skylar.
James Bumgardner (Assistant to the Producer) CRT directing credits include Damn Yankees, The Mousetrap, Fiddler on the Roof, Moonlight and Magnolias, South Pacific, The Music Man, Deathtrap, The Star-Spangled Girl and Steel Magnolias. His CRT set design credits include Forever Plaid, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Almost Maine, Murder on the Nile, Idols of the King, Corpse, The Nerd and The Miss Firecracker Contest. When he’s not here at CRT, Jim is a full-time faculty member at Bergen Community College in Paramus, NJ where he teaches, directs and designs and is the Producer for the Student Theatre Program. He received his MFA in Directing from Sarah Lawrence College and BA in Theatre from St. Andrews College.
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Kerby Thompson (Producing Artistic Director) has been with CRT since 2000. Previously, he lived in New York City for 14 years as an actor, director and choreographer. At CRT, he has performed in Moonlight and Magnolias (David Selznick - Winner of Syracuse Area Live Theatre Award as Actor of the Summer Season), The Music Man (Harold Hill), Anything Goes (Billy Crocker), and The World Goes Round (Man 2). CRT directing credits include Unnecessary Farce (CRT’s highest selling non-musical play), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (CRT’s 2nd highest selling musical), Pump Boys and Dinettes, Greater Tuna, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Previous to coming to CRT, he performed in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes with Loni Anderson, The Best Little Whorehouse… with Barbara Eden, and Hello Dolly! with Mimi Hines. International tours include performances in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. 
Barclay Diamond (Business Manager) has worked as the Business Manager in the CRT Business Office since 1993. She takes pride in her behind the scenes job and enjoys the different day to day duties involved with working in the office. Some of her duties include handling Subscriptions, Accounting, Gift Certificates, Program Ads, Corporate Sponsorships, Fundraisers and Box Office Sales. Barclay is a member of the Burns McCauliffe Post 465 American Legion Auxiliary where she holds the title of First Vice. You can also find her marching in several parades during the summer with the Legion Post’s Marching Unit. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and sends her love to her husband, Paul, her dog Bear and their three children; Jessica, Cody and Skylar.
James Bumgardner (Assistant to the Producer) CRT directing credits include Damn Yankees, The Mousetrap, Fiddler on the Roof, Moonlight and Magnolias, South Pacific, The Music Man, Deathtrap, The Star-Spangled Girl and Steel Magnolias. His CRT set design credits include Forever Plaid, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Almost Maine, Murder on the Nile, Idols of the King, Corpse, The Nerd and The Miss Firecracker Contest. When he’s not here at CRT, Jim is a full-time faculty member at Bergen Community College in Paramus, NJ where he teaches, directs and designs and is the Producer for the Student Theatre Program. He received his MFA in Directing from Sarah Lawrence College and BA in Theatre from St. Andrews College. 