The People Behind Theater Fusion

Our Mission
Statement

By blending the
ever-advancing
technology of today
with the rich tradition
of the stage, we hope to
strengthen the impact
of live performance in
the community. Such
an ephemeral
experience provides
didactic and
entertaining value that
has the power to ignite
the human soul.
Through the scope of
excellence, the
individuals both on and
off the stage aspire to
honor the practice of
storytelling that
continues to endure
centuries after its
creation.

Our Story

In September 2005, Elizabeth Van Winkle was enjoying an night
out with friends when she received a 1 AM phone call from fellow
actor Todd Haberkorn. Todd had something on his mind. That
something was starting a theatre company. Now. His late night
fervor was met with some amusement. Todd and Elizabeth had
discussed creating a company in the past, but only in the
somewhat distant future.

Surprisingly, the next day came and Todd's enthusiasm had not
waivered. In fact, he had stayed up the night creating a mission
statement, company name, and short list of goals. Theater
Fusion had begun.

Elizabeth contacted the Dallas Morning News, in particular
theatre critic Lawson Taitte, who was at that moment looking for
a "process story" that would follow an artistic venture from its
inception to the culmination of some sort of production. Over the
course of several months, Lawson was constantly updated with
Fusion's accomplishments as well as its mistakes as they
prepared for their first theatrical production while simultaneously
looking for a permanent performance space.

That first performance, of Jeffrey Hatcher's The Turn of the Screw
accomplished everything Fusion hoped it would by setting the
bar high. The play received excellent reviews, selling out its final
weekend. The Turn of the Screw was followed by a full season of
edgy contemporary plays like John Patrick Shanley's The
Dreamer Examines His Pillow to Shakespeare's classic Twelfth
Night.

Theater Fusion is currently at a crossroads of sorts. There are a
number of directions possible, each with potential pitfalls and
benefits. As we transition into the next phase of our endeavors,
we remain committed as always to the highest artistic
standards, and we look forward to seeing where we end up. The
journey is only beginning!