Director leaves Armory
JANESVILLE-On Monday, Armory theater director Jim Tropp resigned.
On Thursday, the Armory’s production of “All Shook Up” opens. The show will go on, of course.
Armory owner Mick Gilbertson said stage manager Eleanor Moriarty took over the show on Monday—just a few days ahead of schedule.
Traditionally, a director and artistic team work on creating the show itself. When their work is done, the stage manager takes over, Gilbertson said.
It’s the stage manager’s job to run the show throughout its run.
Moriarty has been with the Armory since it opened in December 2005.
“We’re looking forward to a good run,” Gilbertson said.
Gilbertson would not comment on Tropp’s departure, saying it was a “private affair between me and my employee.”
Tropp had been at the Armory since its beginning. His first show, “Aida,” opened in February 2006. Previously, Tropp was active in local theater, directing a variety of shows with Theatre Unlimited.
Tropp was not immediately available for comment.
The Armory’s next show, “Brooklyn,” opens May 8 and rehearsals will start April 25, according to a Web site for actors and dancers.
Despite the upcoming rehearsals, Gilbertson said he would take his time finding a permanent theater director.
Mar 14, 2008 at 11:12 a.m.
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i would just like to say GREAT JOB JIM all the plays we have seen have been GREAT it is sad to see you go but you will be moving on to bigger and better things and hopefully much happiness the armory will not be worth visiting without you i hope they know what a good thing they have lost you have Very large shoes to fill and i am sure they will NEVER be filled i think some people there need to relax and not be so hard to work with and for (you know who you are) once again JIM great job and looking forward to what you will do next!!
Mar 12, 2008 at 10:51 a.m.
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Jim's talent and creativity will be obviously missed at the Armory.
I wish him well.
Mar 12, 2008 at 5:58 a.m.
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With all due respect, The Armory is a Dinner Theater, a joint effort in dinner and theater. With that being said, Dan Hunter General Manager also resigned last week, but with professionalism and dignity givng a 30-day notice. Because he didn't leave in a tantrum, this isn't worthy of news?
Mar 12, 2008 at 5:39 a.m.
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"Lefted" The Armory? As opposed to "righted" The Armory?
Mar 11, 2008 at 8:43 p.m.
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Coming from Jim Tropp himself. I've seen two shows and I was pretty impressed considering the space. Good Job!
Mar 11, 2008 at 7:14 p.m.
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