Roy W. Backes
Production Manager
Roy is excited to be entering his 9th season at the Walnut. Originally from Pittsburgh, Roy is a graduate of Point Park College's Theatre program. He began his career as the Prop Master for "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood" on PBS with the late, great Fred Rogers. Mr. Backes spent the next twenty years working as a Production Stage Manager with the Pittsburgh Public Theatre; New York's Roundabout Theatre and the Philadelphia Drama Guild, among others. On Broadway, he was a stage manager for Guys and Dolls starring Nathan Lane. Roy was also Production/General Manager for the Prince Music Theatre and Freedom Theatre here in Philadelphia.
