Riverside Theatre Appoints Fred T. Paul as Managing Director and COO

The appointment fills a vacancy left by Jon R. Moses, who has transitioned into the role of Executive Producer and CEO. Paul’s background includes a BFA in Theatre Production and Management from Auburn University, providing a foundation that combines fiscal oversight with an understanding of artistic requirements. During his tenure at Olney, he managed finance, budgeting, and facility operations, skills the Riverside board expects will be critical as they scale their infrastructure.

Moses described the new hire as a rare blend of operational discipline and creative empathy. For the Florida-based organization, which operates as the state's largest independent nonprofit professional theatre, this leadership change coincides with a push to modernize its campus and expand educational outreach for local families. The selection followed a nationwide search conducted by DHR Global’s Arts & Nonprofit Practice, positioning Paul to oversee the next phase of the theatre’s growth on the Treasure Coast.