Background
Riske, William Kenneth was born on May 9, 1949 in Lamont, Alberta, Canada. Son of Norman Elmer and Clara Jeanette (Krause) Riske.
producer cultural services consultant
Riske, William Kenneth was born on May 9, 1949 in Lamont, Alberta, Canada. Son of Norman Elmer and Clara Jeanette (Krause) Riske.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, U. Alberta, 1969.
Stage manager, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Manitoba, Canada, 1971-1973; production stage manager, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, 1973-1976; production manager, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, 1976-1977; associate general manager, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, 1978-1979; general manager, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, 1979-1992; cultural services consultant, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, since 1992; associate producer, general manager, Cirque Du Soleil-Mystère, 1994-1996; general manager, Cirque du Soleil United States, Inc., since 1996.
Member Association Cultural Executives.
Married Barbara Elizabeth Malcolm, April 28, 1973. Children: Elizabeth Nicola, William Norman Malcolm.