Danielle Patterson Varner, Executive Producer

Danielle has been at the Springer for over 20 years and is the new CEO and Executive Producer for the Springer Opera House. Danielle started at the Springer as a volunteer and has worn many hats since hired to be a full time employee. She is also an actor, having appeared as Gymnasia in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz in 2010 and 2021. Danielle is the chair of the Columbus Cultural Arts Alliance, a member of The Rotary Club of Columbus and  a former  member of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, . Danielle has been a key part in making the Springer Opera House a successful non-profit business, having been very successful in her roles as  Director of Development and Managing Director. She is excited to bring that momentum into her new position, and work to take the Springer to the next level.