About Me

Shane Peterman has worked extensively in show business for over 25 years, holding roles as a chief executive, entrepreneur, artistic director, executive producer, associate producer, casting director, director, and performer. He has been involved in hundreds of productions throughout his career. Currently, Shane leads Addison's highly acclaimed professional theatre, WaterTower Theatre in North Dallas, as the Producing Artistic Director, where he successfully brought the company back from near bankruptcy in 2019.

In the Fall of 2025, Shane lead the World Premiere musical GOIN' HOLLYWOOD, written by David Krane and Stephen Cole, making its London UK debut at The 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, 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. 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 Theater 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 in New York City, The Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, and Bass Hall in Fort Worth.

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 The 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 The 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 of Dallas, where he was a patient as a child.