Educator, director and actor Wayne Salomon has been appointed to the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation board.
Salomon served as the chair of the theatre department of John Burroughs School for 25 years, where he produced over 100 productions for students in grades 7 to 12. A state-of-the-art black box theater was built in his honor, funded by his former student, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm. In 2011, Salomon was named art educator of the year by the Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis. As an educator he taught many students who went on to have successful acting or directing careers, including Emmy nominee Ellie Kemper of “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” Tony nominee Heather Goldenhersh, actress Sarah Clarke of “24,” stage director Michael Donahue, and playwright and film director Cory Finley.
Salomon has been a member of the Actors’ Equity Association since 1978, and has performed with The Muny, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, The Rep Studio, The St. Louis Black Repertory Company, Theatre Project Company, Off the Cuff, The New Theatre, Theatre Factory, Arrowrock Lyceum Theatre, Little Theatre on the Square, Westport Playhouse, and Lindenwood Summerstage. Some of his favorite roles are as Lt. Shrank in “West Side Story,” Vladimir, Estragon and Lucky in “Waiting for Godot,” and comedian Lenny Bruce in “Lenny.”
His directing credits include “Farragut North,” “A Beheading in Spokane,” “August: Osage County,” “Three Tall Women,” “Art,” “Closer,” “A Delicate Balance,” “Seascape,” “The Lyons,” “The Taming of the Shrew,” “All Over Town,” “Catch 22,” “Hamlet,” “The Birthday Party,” “The Homecoming,” “Orphans,” “Loving Leah (world premiere),” and “The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?”
He served as the artistic director for Theatre Project Company and The Imaginary Theatre Company (St. Louis), and The Little Theatre on the Square (Sullivan, Illinois).
“Our foundation is thrilled to welcome Mr. Salomon to join us in our mission to encourage young people to discover and participate in live performance. His former Burroughs students praise his teaching work as being pivotal to their lives,” said FoxPACF executive director Judith Cullen. “Mr. Salomon is an exceptionally skilled actor who graciously teaches others how to move from acting skills to the art of theater. Under his direction, the nuances of his actors’ performances can create those magical, cathartic moments that thrill audiences. The acting community recognizes him as truly kindhearted, as well as talented. We are so glad to have him join us, because it takes teamwork to make a dream work.”
About FoxPACF
Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization created in 2002, with the mission of fostering, promoting and encouraging young people in the St. Louis region to discover and participate in the joy and wonder of live performances. The foundation provides unique opportunities, and develops educational performing arts programs focused on young artists.
St. Louis Teen Talent Competition
FoxPACF is also currently taking registrations for the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition. Students in grades 9 to 12 can register online at foxpacf.org/teen-talent-showcase.aspx. The finalists will compete on the Fox stage as part of a professionally produced show on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Participants have the chance to earn over $45,000 in scholarships, awards and cash prizes. Scholarships are awarded for placing first ($8,000), second ($6,000) and third ($4,000). Contestants who advance to the semi-final round are eligible for various prizes and special awards. Finalists are provided unique performance opportunities within the St. Louis area. The registration deadline is Dec. 1.
For more information about Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation and events, visit foxpacf.org.
