Ralph Stalter Jr.

Las Vegas, NV

Ralph Stalter, Jr., brings more than 35 years of nonprofit performing arts management, teaching, administration and business operations experience to consulting practice which focuses on nonprofit leadership, public speaking, technology training & community service.

Over the course of his professional theatre career, Ralph worked with 3 different theatre companies that are members of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres (LORT) -- the largest professional theatre association of its kind in the United States, with member Theatres located in every major market in the U.S., including 29 states and the District of Columbia. LORT Theatres collectively issue more Equity contracts to actors than Broadway and commercial tours combined.

He also served on the collective bargaining team of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT) during sessions with Actors’ Equity Association, and as Associate Producer on the IBM-sponsored National Theater Tour of GRANDMA MOSES, starring Cloris Leachman. While serving as Associate Producing Director at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, Ralph was a guest lecturer in the Arts Administration program at Carnegie Mellon University.

He has directed all aspects of production, operations and fundraising with theatrical and performing arts institutions of diverse budget size, staff, subscription and membership, and has managed 1 of 3 projects funded by the Ford Foundation for the National Computer Project for the Performing Arts, which introduced computerization for improved ticketing and fundraising operations to the arts.

Ralph has coordinated the interior renovation of 2 landmark theaters on the National Register of Historic Places, which increased seating capacity, audience comfort and earned revenues for operations within those historic facilities.

While serving as Producing Director with Looking Glass Theatre, in Providence, RI, the acclaimed regional touring company received a special invitation to perform at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, as part of their Arts in Education Program.

Since moving to Las Vegas, NV, in 2010, Ralph has been serving as Executive Director of the Clark County Theatre Center, a member of the Advisory Board of the Huntridge Foundation (whose mission is to preserve the architectural integrity, history and culture of the landmark Huntridge Theatre and the surrounding community).

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  • Work
    • Nonprofit Consultant
  • Education
    • Duquesne University
    • Boston University
    • Columbia University