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Cathy Abram Terhune
(Producer)
President and co-founder of PGT Entertainment, Cathy Terhune has been instrumental in the creative development of the company. She has been largely responsible for PGT's commitment to the highest standards of vocal excellence which have earned the company its outstanding reputation in the industry. A native of Bloomington, Indiana, Cathy is an operatically trained soprano who studied under Vera Scammon, professor emeritus of voice, at the prestigious School of Music at Indiana University. Cathy performed with several opera companies in the U.S. and Europe. Her favorite roles include: Beth in Aaron Copeland's The Tender Land, Catalina in Guerroro's La Rosa del azafrán, Adele in Johann Strauss' Die Fledermaus, Blondchen in Mozart's The Abduction from the Seralgio, and Linda in Donizetti's Linda di Chamounix. Prior to her marriage to Peter Grey Terhune and their subsequent endeavours, Cathy performed extensively in musicals and revues and was the featured singer with The Van Smith Orchestra.
In addition to the many valued experiences that PGT Entertainment has afforded, Cathy is most grateful for the Terhune's family, Erick, Tori and Zachary; and most appreciative of the great PGT staff.
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Leslie Willett Mitchell
(Director of Operations)
A Michigan native, Leslie has made Florida her home for over 30 years. She attended the University of Michigan and graduated from Florida International University in Miami, with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, specializing in the hospitality industry.
Leslie brings a wide range of experience to PGT, from the travel and hotel industries to her theatrical experience as a musical director/pianist. Leslie joined PGT Entertainment in 1993, and during her tenure there has been instrumental in the business development of the company to its present status in the industry. Leslie is now the director of all day-to-day operations of the company, overseeing accounting, human resources, and marketing. Married with three sons, she lives in Merritt Island, Florida.
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Rex Berger
(Costume Designer)
Rex heads up the in-house costume department at PGT, overseeing existing costume maintenance, design projects, new builds and out-sourced vendors. His experience allows PGT Entertainment in-house flexibility to deliver the most suitable costumes at a competitive price. He has been a member of the creative staff for over 20 years.
After receiving his Fine Arts degree from Indiana State University, Rex began his career as Artistic Director for Show Biz, Inc., an international theme park show producer, and also continued a successful career as a professional singer/dancer. He has designed costumes that have appeared on the stages of the world's finest cruise ships, including Seaborne, Silversea, Cunard Line's QE2, Costa, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Holland America and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Recently, Rex successfully collaborated with prominent ballroom builders from television's Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, introducing his unique and exciting ballroom designs to the PGT stages.
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Stacy Gaudioso
(MDP Liaison)
Stacy recently relocated from her native home state of Florida to Nashville, TN where she has taken a new position as Associate Producer with Matt Davenport Productions. In this capacity she oversees the PGT side of MDP operations, which includes casting, rehearsals, costume inventory. Stacy's background comes primarily from the dance world, from a young performer, instructor and adjudicator to a casting director; she has auditioned singers and dancers from all over the nation and abroad working with PGT Entertainment for 12 years.
Graduating from the University of Central Florida with a Communications Degree, Stacy also holds Audition Workshops for new talent breaking into the business. She has been a presenter at Southeastern Theatre Conference and holds workshops regionally at high schools and colleges with emphases on consulting dancers. Married with two beautiful daughters, Stacy is happy to be part of this new business venture with Matt Davenport Productions, while maintaining her close ties with PGT Entertainment.
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Emmett Murphy
(Director of Special Projects)
Emmett is the Creative Director for 3 Click Media. His career in media and entertainment spans the New York theater scene, production revue genre, digital media design business and the international cruise line industry. Mr. Murphy focuses on producing revolutionary entertainment, media design and website services.
As an Associate Producer for Special Productions, Inc., he co-produced live theatrical events for PBS, national affiliates and corporate clients. Mr. Murphy was then engaged to co-produce corporate events with the New York-based Jhada Productions wherein he managed live events for major corporate clients. Mr. Murphy transitioned into cruise industry entertainment management in 2003 and soon thereafter was engaged by PGT Entertainment as Production Manager and Associate Producer. Emmett has developed a relationship with PGT over the years in various capacities, from directing shows to developing new business, and continues to contribute his creative services to the PGT team.
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In Memoriam:
Peter Grey Terhune
Peter Grey Terhune co-founded and was executive producer of PGT Entertainment, a cutting-edge entertainment company with projects in television, media, production entertainment and live theatrical events. In March of 2011, Mr. Terhune passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.
Peter Grey Terhune spent his lifetime in the entertainment business and throughout his career worked with many of the great names in show business. After his marriage to Cathy Abram, they formed Peter Grey Terhune Presents, Inc., now known as PGT Entertainment, which they developed over the years into its current status as a leader in the cruise ship production entertainment industry. Peter’s passion and dedication to the highest quality product was renowned in the industry, and now under the direction of Cathy Abram Terhune, the PGT team is committed to carrying Peter’s legacy and standards of excellence well into the future.