In this compelling episode of the Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker sits down with Tim Davis, Producing Artistic Director and founder of New City Players, a nonprofit theater company dedicated to building authentic community through transformative storytelling.
Tim walks us through his personal journey—from starting out as a passionate actor to becoming an award-winning leader in South Florida’s nonprofit arts space. Learn how his company evolved from a grassroots production team into a beacon of collaboration, belonging, and purpose.
This episode dives deep into:
- The connection between theater and mental health
- Combatting the epidemic of loneliness with live storytelling
- How New City Players adapted and grew post-pandemic
- Building a sustainable nonprofit with mission alignment
- Creating meaningful collaborations in the arts sector
- Why mentorship, inclusion, and artistic integrity matter
🎭 Whether you're a nonprofit executive, an artist, or a community leader, Tim's story offers practical inspiration and proven strategies for using the arts as a tool for social healing.
🗣 About the Guest:
Tim Davis is a theatre and film producer, director, and actor. He is the Producing Artistic Director of New City Players, an award-winning Broward-based nonprofit. With over 25 productions since 2014, Tim has received numerous accolades, including the 2017 Silver Palm Award, the 2019 Remy Service Award, and the 2020 Carbonell Award for Best Actor.
📍 Website: https://newcityplayers.org
📷 LinkedIn: Timothy Mark Davis
📧 Email: tim@newcityplayers.org
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