About PGT
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PGT Entertainment has assembled an excellent team of industry professionals in both creative and administrative areas. It is the strength of these combined, service-oriented talents that enables long-term, successful partnerships with clients.
PGT Entertainment has the internal human resources to create, produce and deliver as well as maintain quality production entertainment on a turnkey basis. From concept to curtain up, it has become a resourceful one-stop shop for every entertainment need.
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Team Bios
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Peter Gray Terhune
A leading producer of Production Entertainment in the cruise and resort industry. Mr. Terhune founded and is executive producer of PGT Entertainment, a cutting-edge entertainment company with projects in television, media, production entertainment and live theatrical events.
Peter Terhune began his theatrical career in New York City as a consultant to television and film producers. With growing interest in live theatre, Terhune moved to stage management and personal management, as Director of Personal Appearances for Gerard W. Purcell Associates. Terhune then turned his sights to concert promotion; as Vice President of the Charleston, West Virginia based National Shows, he promoted and presented a wide variety of major concert artists and arena attractions.
Relocating to central Florida, Mr. Terhune served as President of MusicAd, Inc., a division of the dinner theatre chain, Musicana Enterprises, where he designed and developed unique entertainment programs for resorts including the Boca Raton Hotel & Club, Callaway Gardens and the Amelia Island Plantation.
After his marriage to Cathy Abram, the Terhunes formed Peter Grey Terhune Presents, Inc., now known as PGT Entertainment, which in the 25-plus years since has become a leader in the industry of cruise ship production show entertainment. Peter is a member of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters.
Cathy Abram Terhune
A native of Bloomington, Indiana, Cathy is an operatically trained soprano who studied under Vera Scammon, Professor Emeritus of Voice, at the prestigious School of Music at Indiana University. During her tenure at IU, Cathy performed with the well-known Singing Hoosiers, under the direction of Robert Stoll. Cathy has also performed in several opera companies throughout the United States and Europe.
As co-founder of PGT Entertainment, Cathy has been responsible for much of its commitment to the highest standards of vocal excellence, and is instrumental in the casting of vocalists for the company.
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Steven J. Heron
Steven directs the artistic functions of PGT Entertainment to the high standard that has become the benchmark for the company. In the position of Creative Director, Steven oversees production and casting, supervises all new and recurring productions, and contributes to the development of new shows.
Steven is a graduate of Auburn University who has enjoyed a successful acting and singing career for many years. More recently, Steven has directed and produced regional theater for the past 8 years.
No stranger to PGT, Mr. Heron has worked for the company in many positions since 1992, starting as a vocalist and continuing on into production management. Steven became a permanent member of the PGT staff in 2008. With years of production experience both onstage and behind the scenes, Steven brings to PGT Entertainment a multifaceted aspect to its productions.
Leslie Willett Mitchell
A Michigan native, Leslie has made Florida her home for over 30 years. She attended the University of Michigan and graduated from Florida International University in Miami, with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, specializing in the hospitality industry.
Leslie brings a wide range of experience to PGT, from the travel and hotel industries to her theatrical experience as a musical director/pianist. Leslie joined PGT Entertainment in 1993, and during her tenure there has been instrumental in the business development of the company to its present status in the industry. Leslie is now the director of all day-to-day operations of the company, overseeing accounting, human resources, and marketing. Married with three sons, she lives in Merritt Island, Florida.
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Shelia Mary McAleney
Sheila is originally from the Boston area, but she has lived in Florida since July of 2005. She was graduated from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst with a Bachelor's Degree in English and a minor in Spanish. Sheila also spent a year at the University of Seville, Spain, as a foreign exchange student and speaks Spanish fluently.
Sheila possesses a myriad of skills from working an eclectic mix of jobs, ranging from managing college bookstores for Follett College Bookstores to working as the administrative/accounting assistant for Brevard Family of Housing.
Sheila joined PGT Entertainment in 2007 and plays a crucial role as the senior administrative liaison between operations and casting.
Christopher Kirby
Christopher is originally from the Central Kentucky area, and received his formal theatrical training from Western Kentucky University. He has served as a performer, choreographer, director, entertainment manager, show creator, and assistant artistic director for numerous tours, regional theatres, and theme parks across the United States.
Christopher first began his casting career as the choreographer for regional theatres and theme parks, and has served as a valuable member of the Southeastern Theatre Conference's professional audition staff for many years.
Having relocated to Florida, Christopher joined the PGT team in 2008 and now manages all casting and auditions, and maintains one of the largest talent databases in the industry.
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Rex Berger
Rex heads up the in-house costume department at PGT, overseeing existing costume maintenance, design projects, new builds and out-sourced vendors. His experience allows PGT Entertainment in-house flexibility to deliver the most suitable costumes at a competitive price. He has been a member of the creative staff for over 20 years.
After receiving his Fine Arts degree from Indiana State University, Rex began his career as Artistic Director for Show Biz, Inc., an international theme park show producer, and also continued a successful career as a professional singer/dancer. He has designed costumes that have appeared on the stages of the world's finest cruise ships, including Seaborne, Silversea, Cunard Line's QE2, Costa, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Holland America and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Recently, Rex successfully collaborated with prominent ballroom builders from television's Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, introducing his unique and exciting ballroom designs to the PGT stages.
Emmett Murphy
Emmett has a career in media and entertainment which spans the New York theater scene, production revue genre, digital media design business and the international cruise line industry. Mr. Murphy focuses on producing revolutionary entertainment, media design and website services. He is the Creative Director for 3 Click Media and owns Emmett Murphy Media & Entertainment, Ltd.
Mr. Murphy most recently worked with Cirque du Soleil on the Tapis Rouge LOVE VIP Experience which launched in June 2008 in conjunction with The Beatles LOVE playing at The Mirage Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Other entertainment development credits include the Hats! at Harrah's Las Vegas, Save the Last Dance, Extreme Country and Shimmy for Princess Cruises as well as five main stage productions for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. As an Associate Producer for Special Productions, Inc., he co-produced live theatrical events for PBS, national affiliates and corporate clients. Mr. Murphy was then engaged to co-produce corporate events with the New York-based Jhada Productions wherein he managed live events for major corporate clients.
Mr. Murphy transitioned into cruise industry entertainment management in 2003 and soon thereafter was engaged by PGT Entertainment as Production Manager and Associate Producer. Emmett has developed a relationship with PGT over the years in various capacities, from directing shows to developing new business, and continues to contribute his creative services to the PGT team.