Theatre Network of Texas Staff

Dennis Yslas

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dennis Yslas has worked for non-profit entities like MainStage Irving-Las Colinas, The Column Awards, OnStage in Bedford and Fort Worth Opera. He has also worked in the “for profit” sector for companies like American Airlines, SABRE and Disney Cruise Lines. His nonprofit management experience includes expertise in Box Office Operations, Customer Service Excellence, By Law and operations reconstruction and Board of Directors training. He is a long standing member of Actors’ Equity Association – the union of professional actors and stage managers, where he was the Chair of the North Texas Liaison Committee as well as an award winning director – where his specialty is musical theatre. He is a national adjudicator with American Association of Community Theatre and judges high school speech and drama events across the country. He is a sitting director on several boards and was a member of the Theatre Network of Texas, Inc. Board of Governors prior to accepting the position of Executive Director in 2017.

Contact Dennis Yslas: dennis@texastheatres.org

Preston Isham

PROGRAMS MANAGER

Preston Isham began working at Theatre Network of Texas, Inc. in 2015, after having been a part of the DFW theatre world long before that. In 2017, he was given the title of Programs Coordinator. As the Programs Coordinator, Preston oversaw the Membership aspect of TNT, social media, as well as the numerous programs run by TNT, including the internship program, POPS! New play program, and various others. In 2020, he was promoted to the position of Programs Manager. Preston is a 2012 graduate of Oklahoma City University with a BM in Music Theatre. Preston also acts and participates in theatrical productions throughout the DFW area.

Contact Preston Isham: preston@texastheatres.org