Rosemarie Shumate

Background

Shumate, Rosemarie was born on November 1, 1948 in Havana, Cuba. Daughter of Luis F. and Estrella (Jimenez) O'Bourke. came to the United States, 1961.

Education

Bachelor of Music, U. Florida, 1969; Master of Music with high honors, U. Florida, 1973; Master of Arts in Theatre, St. Saint Louis University, 1978.

Career

Artist director, assistant professor fine arts, Gulf Coast College, Panama City, Florida, since 1982; artistic director, Pot O Gold Players children's theatre, Panama City, since 1984; director, owner, Academy Performing Arts, Panama City, since 1990. Workshop director Bay Arts Alliance, Panama City, since 1983.

Achievements

• Rosemarie Shumate has been listed as a noteworthy Theatrical director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Bay Arts Alliance, Panama City, 1988. Board of directors Governor's Constituency for Children, Florida, since 1987. Board directors League of Women Voters, 1989-1990.

Member Panama City Music Association (board directors 1987-1992), Panhandle Gator Club (president 1989-1990).

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, attending visual and performing arts events.

Connections

Children: Daryl, Byron, Jessica.

Father:

Luis F. O'Bourke

Mother:

Estrella (Jimenez) O'Bourke

child:

Jessica Shumate

child:

Daryl Shumate

child:

Byron Shumate