Who Are We?

The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts

Who Are We?

The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts is comprised of individuals who have a heart for the arts and a desire to see it florish in the Escambia County area. Anyone wishing to be a part of GECA may join simply by filling out a registration form and paying the annual dues. There are no further requirements for membership. No one connected with GECA is compensated for anything connected with our organization.

Our Board

Jerry Janes - Chief Executive Officer

Sharon Poulsen - Assistant CEO

Phillip Johnson - Artistic Director

Sherri Hursh - Assistant Art Director

Anne Sherrill - Membership Chairman and Secretary

Judy Huber - Treasurer

Official Photographer - Leonard Hursh

Pam Dees - Properties Manager

Wanetta McGinty - Compliance Officer

Venia McMorris-Community Liason

Kate Sherrill - Publicity

Ellen Johnson - Teen Representative

Trustees

Phillip Johnson
Jerry Janes
Karl Robinson

The above pictures were taken during GECA's most recent production, Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods".

Our Programs

GECA offers a variety of programs including three major dramatic productions each year, highlighted by our summer musical. We also sponsor art exhibits, socials, talent shows, performances at community events, school touring shows, concerts and many other performance opportunities. members of GECA receive free admission to all GECA events. Season Ticket holders receive admission to all theater productions and special admission to closed "Members Only" shows.

Our monthly board meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at the Atmore Community Hospital on Medical Park Drive in Atmore. All mail for GECA should be sent to 108 Thorndale Place, Atmore AL 36502