Executive Director
Art is vital to humanity and to our community.
George Kendall is a Detroit native with extensive experience in arts administration and theatre as a practicing artist and scholar. He comes to the Mendel Center from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, where he served as chair of the Drama Department and faculty in the English Department.
His arts administration background includes founding and operating a summer theatre arts school, sales and education program management at the Merrimack Repertory Theatre, and performance management at the Boston University School of Music. As executive director of the Mendel Center, George is committed to more than just providing outstanding entertainment and thought-provoking speakers - his programming also reaches students through educational opportunities and impacts the community by serving as a catalyst to drive civic engagement.
Kendall studied at Mary Baldwin University and the American Shakespeare Center, where he received his Master of Fine Arts degree in Shakespeare and Performance, focusing on stage directing. He also has a master's degree in Shakespeare Studies from the University of Birmingham Shakespeare Institute (United Kingdom) and a bachelor's degree in General Studies from the University of Michigan.
Contact George to explore new business opportunities, community partnerships, sponsorships, and individual contributions.
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Lake Michigan College Mendel Center
2755 E. Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022