In Memoriam

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Vice-President David Gersten. He was a strong union leader, an advocate for all our members, and a friend to so many. May David’s memory be a blessing. David Gersten , Vice-President of ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (IATSE Local 18032), died on April 6, 2026 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. A member since 1997 and Board member since 2001, Gersten also served as Pension Fun

It is with great sadness that I inform you that ATPAM Past President Peter H. Russell passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 86. Peter came into membership in 1964. Peter, who was in the Manager chapter working as both a Company and Theater Manager, served as Vice-President of the Union from 1990 to 1993 and was elected to the Presidency in the 1993. He served until 1995. Those were significant years in the history of this Union. Board Member Emerita and former ATPAM Pre

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Harry Teter, Jr. Harry was born on December 24, 1940, and was 85 years old. He came into membership in 1983. While I knew Harry from my touring days and was so happy to see him on recent visits to Washington, I asked his longtime colleague and friend, DC Steward Guy Jordin Heard to share his thoughts on Harry’s life and work. He was a friend to all of us who performed at the National Theatre. May his memory be a bl

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of ATPAM Gold Card Manager Robb Lady on April 16, 2024. Robb came into...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Robert Nolan, a Manager member since 1989. Robert was 69 years old, and...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of ATPAM manager Kim Sellon on November 24, 2023. Kim came into membership in...

It is with sadness we share with you the news that Marilyn S. Miller, an ATPAM member since 1966, passed away on September 2, 2023, at...

Arthur Rubin (June 16, 1926 – July 22, 2023) It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Gold Card Manager Arthur...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Marie Cali. Marie was a Gold Card Member and for more than 30 years served...

With great sadness, we inform you that longtime member and press agent, Leo Stern passed away in April at the age of 94. Leo worked with...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of James "Jim" Mennen. Jim was a longtime manager on many Broadway...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of retired press agent, Louis Sica, 78. Louis was especially proud of his...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Gold Card Press Agent Patt Dale on January 26, 2023. Patt was residing at...

ATPAM mourns the passing of Arthur Callahan, beloved road company manager, who died Monday at age 52. Adored by touring companies,...

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of William (Billy) Mitchell on November 8, 2022. Born January 11, 1950 in...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Gold Member Press Agent, Susan L. Schulman, who passed away on October...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Gold Card Press Agent, Virginia Holden Glover. Virginia came into...

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Ira Bernstein, ATPAM Gold Card Manager, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of longtime member Todd Haimes. Todd came into membership in the Manager...

ATPAM mourns the passing of Gold Card manager Leonard Soloway. Leonard, who passed away on December 11 at the age of 93, came into...