Burton Harold Wolfe
President, Worldwide Stage, Inc.
Executive & Artistic Director
Burton Wolfe's Professional Background includes:
- Artistic Director and Author of Musical, Dramatic and Comedy Theatre Works.
- Producer and Director of International Festivals, Industrial Shows, International Cultural Exchanges and Exhibitions.
- Director for Television, Radio and for Multi-media Advertising and Promotional campaigns.
- Director of Development - Fund raising through Federal and State grants, Foundations, Sponsorships, Special Events and projects.
Mr. Wolfe's Professional Skills & Philosophy include:
Artistic Direction and staging; Strategic Planning; National and International Negotiations including work with global Ambassadors, Ministers of Culture and Commerce, Actor's Equity, Musicians and Stage Hand Unions; work with designers and architects to develop auditorium and building facilities; program and product development; budget determinations and the creation of future markets for growth opportunities. Burton believes in multiculturalism and that "The interdependence of World Culture and Commerce can lead to global Peace and Prosperity..."
National and International Negotiations and Awards:
Mr. Wolfe has received outstanding critical reviews for his playwriting and play direction. His international productions have taken places in Toronto, Canada, Beijing, Guiyang and various cities in The Peoples Republic of China. Burton Wolfe received a Gold Medal from The peoples Republic of China for his poetry and musical theatre lyric writing. He was awarded: The Sarasota County Art's Council Award as "Outstanding Arts Leader," From Natural Awakenings Magazine: "The Bridge Builder Award"; From Westcoast Center for Human Development: Award for "Actively Supporting and Promoting Productions that enhance Diversity in the Arts." The Mayor of Houston, Texas called Mr. Wolfe's Cultural Exchange "A Breakthrough Event." The Mayor and City Commissioners of Sarasota, Florida awarded Mr. Wolfe a Special Citation for his work producing "Diverse Multi-cultural Productions and Events." The Mayor of Boca Raton, Florida said "Burton Wolfe has brought Theatrical Magic to Boca Raton...."
Burton Wolfe's performing Arts enterprises have spanned the globe. He negotiated "ASIAFEST" with 10 Asian Nations and it was acknowledged by President Ronald Reagan as "strengthening the ties between the Pacific Rim and the United States..." Burton believes in producing culturally diverse theatrical presentations that are entertaining, enlightening, as well as economically successful. Burton raised millions of dollars for the United Nations-UNICEF by creating, producing and directing productions with Audrey Hepburn, Julio Iglesias, Liza Minnelli and other noted celebrities. In addition, Mr. Wolfe is a prolific Author.
