Dusty Bennett
DUSTY BENNETT is the Executive Coordinator at Disney Theatrical Group. In this role, he is responsible for managing the executive and creative affairs offices as well as the development and execution of special projects, such as DTG's presence on the 2008 Tony® Awards. He has worked with such artists as Phil Collins, Bob Crowley, Alan Menken, Julie Taymor and Francesca Zambello. Dusty began his tenure with DTG in December 2001 as a Production Management Intern, where he contributed to the mounting of The Lion King's First National Tour. In May of 2003, Dusty was appointed the Assistant Company Manager for the Second National tour of The Lion King, which he helped launch in Chicago and subsequently went on to manage in other numerous U.S. cities. In Fall 2005, Dusty served as the Assistant Company Manager for Avenue Q at Wynn Las Vegas, where he participated in the modification of the show's transformation into a new 90-minute production. A West Texas native, Dusty holds a B.S. in Biochemistry and Business Management from Abilene Christian University. Bio as of July, 2008. American Theatre Wing programs, interviews and/or credits include: Theatre Intern Group Panelist - 2008