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On May 28, 2005, Warren Krebs, artist, educator, actor, director and theatrical designer passed away at the age of 69. In 1978, a few years after moving to Nantucket, he began his long and passionate association with the Theatre Workshop when TWN Founder and Artistic Director Mac Dixon cast him as Col. Pickering in My Fair Lady. For 18 years throughout the 1980's and '90s Warren served as both Administrator and Artistic Director for The Theatre Workshop and worked tirelessly to produce wonderful, quality productions beyond the scope and expectations of any community theater. With his gentle nature and skill as an educator he nurtured and extracted talents and abilities from actors, directing them kindly and thoughtfully into priceless performances. His theater experience began young: "From the time I was old enough to sit up in a theatre seat, my mother and father took me with them to plays. I was watching everything - I was in it!" His parents also nurtured his gift for painting and drawing and Warren went on to become head of the Fine Arts Department at Westtown School in PA and an acclaimed artist. His theatre credits include work with the Bucks County Playhouse, Hedgerow Theatre, Philadelphia Lyric Opera, The Green Room at Franklin and Marshall College and the renowned Playhouse in the Park. His directing credits with TWN are too numerous to list but include Neil Simon's Rumors and Plaza Suite as well as You Can't Take It With You, Charley's Aunt, The Boys Next Door, Oklahoma, On Golden Pond, Don't Dress for Dinner and Arsenic and Old Lace.

"He was a great friend and one of the most creative people I have ever known. He was also a mentor and tutor for my son who went on to a career in art and would not be where he is today had it not been for Warren. I had the great pleasure of working with him on two productions during which we had great discussions on whether creativity could be taught or was a gift that you were born with. If anyone could teach it, he was that person. He will be so missed."

Bee Gonnella

"He was such a gentleman and I was so fortunate to have worked with him many years ago at TWN."

Susan Cary

"Warren didn't just direct a play, he choreographed it. He 'moved' us through the rehearsals with joy and humor. It was, as he liked to say, a 'nice piece of business.'"

Chris Witte

"I worked with Warren for over 20 years, in many capacities. I consider him the quintessential director - he was always professional, kind, and gently demanding of each cast member. His consistent and meticulous attention to detail, from both the acting and technical aspects, as well as the general appearance of Bennett Hall and the lobby, assured audiences of a first class production every time. His dedication to the well-being of The Theatre Workshop organization was exemplary."

Elizabeth Gilbert

"I had the honor of being directed by Warren in a number of plays - in fact, it was his early prompting that got me back 'on the boards.' His enthusiasm, professionalism, humor and general concern for all involved with his shows made every production a true pleasure."

Peter Greenhalgh

"I truly loved Warren. His casting me for Aunt Eller in Oklahoma! provided me with on of the most joyous experiences of my life. And working with him in other productions was so rewarding. He was one of the most thoughtful, kind, generous people I have ever known. He loved the theater, and he loved TWN."

Libby Oldham

Warren Kreb's contribution to the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket will always be remembered as one of the pinnacles of our history.

Thank you, Warren.
Rest in Peace.

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