About Me

Shane Peterman has worked extensively in show business for nearly 30 years, holding roles as a chief executive, entrepreneur, producing artistic director, executive producer, associate producer, casting director, director, and performer. He has been involved in hundreds of productions throughout his career and led multiple organizations successfully.

Shane currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of The Augusta Players & Imperial Theatre, helping lead the organizations through their historic merger and into a new era of artistic growth and community impact. The opportunity represents an ambitious next chapter, bringing together two organizations with nearly two hundred years of combined history in community engagement and creative programming. In this role, he is helping shape and strengthen a vibrant cultural hub serving the greater Augusta and Central Savannah River Area through elevated professional programming in the historic 845-seat theatre, alongside a newly renovated facility featuring a scene shop, multiple rehearsal spaces, and studio areas supporting expanded programming and artistic development.

In the Fall of 2025, Shane led the World Premiere musical GOIN’ HOLLYWOOD, written by David Krane and Stephen Cole, making its London UK debut at King's Head Theatre. Several more projects currently in development include ALL ABOUT BETTE, written by Camilla Carr (Palm Springs debut in February 2025), and SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME, and SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME, based on the New York Times Best Seller and the 2017 Paramount Pictures film by Ron Hall and Denver Moore.

In late 2024, Shane was invited to join the Benefit Committee for The Neighborhood Playhouse, New York City’s historic school for the performing arts, to honor Pamela Moller Kareman and Mary Steenburgen, alongside Honorary Chair Ted Danson. 

Most recently, Shane served as Producing Artistic Director of WaterTower Theatre in North Dallas for over seven years, where he successfully helped lead the company back from near bankruptcy. Prior to his role at WaterTower, Shane was a producer for Lyric Stage, where he played a key role in relocating the company to Dallas’ historic Majestic Theatre and programming several award-winning seasons. Through his company, Peterman Entertainment Inc. (established in 2003), Shane has been involved in dozens of world premieres and commercial theater projects, including PURE COUNTRY, which premiered in Irving, Texas in 2017 and transferred to Houston’s Theatre Under The Stars in 2020.

Shane co-founded Arise Acting Studio (est. 2009), a studio for young professionals with multiple locations. As a director, Shane has directed dozens of productions that have received favorable reviews. As an actor, Shane has performed many leading roles across North America and Europe, including in New York City. He has also appeared as a solo vocalist in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Meyerson Symphony Center, and Bass Performance Hall.

Shane has also worked in the film and television industry and studied both in the U.S. and the U.K. with renowned industry professionals, including esteemed acting teacher Fred Kareman. A member of Actors' Equity Association since 1997 and National Alliance for Musical Theatre, he has worked alongside acclaimed acting coach Terry Martin to further help others hone their craft. Additionally, Shane has been a leadership coaching mentee of Alan Seale of Center for Transformational Presence for over two decades.

As a mentor, Shane has helped numerous leaders navigate their paths as business owners in the arts and other high-level positions within and outside of the arts industry. He continues to serve as a coach, consultant, and mentor to leaders, artists, and executives, using this transformational approach. As a person and theatremaker with a disability, Shane is passionate about championing inclusion efforts, particularly for those with unique challenges. A 32nd-degree Scottish Rite Mason, Shane proudly volunteers his time with Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, where he was a patient as a child.