Brent Denison, a Bradenton native, is the manager of the Performing Arts Center at State College of Florida (SCF). He graduated from Southeast High School and earned an Associate in Arts degree in Theatre Arts from Manatee Community College, now SCF. Denison has worked for over 20 years in technical crews, stage management, and acting, participating in more than 60 productions across the country.
Since October 2021, Denison has managed the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, the Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, and the Howard Studio Theatre. He works with students and staff, focusing on education and collaboration at the college.
Denison cites Tony Award-winner Tommy Tune as an influence, noting Tune’s approach to performance. Denison’s career includes work with artists such as Sally Struthers and Celine Dion, and at venues like the Colosseum at Caesars Palace and the Straz Center in Tampa…