Kyle W. Barnette

Age: 35
Administrative director, Charleston Ballet Theatre
• Oversees marketing and public relations for the Charleston Ballet Theatre, which includes enhancing the company’s image, keeping the ballet constantly in the public consciousness and making it accessible to just about anyone.

Community involvement:
• Actor and director, Charleston Stage Co.
• Upper King Design District.
• King Street Marketing Group.
• CofC arts marketing mentor.
• Birthday Presence Foundation.
• Charleston Clemente Project.

What is your professional goal? I intend to continue passionately spreading the word and image of the professional dance company, while beginning to produce independent theatre and music productions on my own in Charleston. It is my future intention to build on those productions and eventually open my own professional theatre company in the city surrounding myself with creative collaborative minds balanced by savvy, business-minded individuals.

What is the best career advice you’ve ever been given? Don’t sit around waiting for opportunities to arise; take action and make opportunities happen for yourself.

Best stress reliever: Cooking.

Person you would like to meet: Christopher Durang.

Favorite vacation spot: New York City.

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