Donna Anhalt  joined the Illinois Theatre Consortium as Seedling Theatre artistic director in 2007.  Her association with ITC began as an actor in the 2002 Discovery Walk.  She became Associate Producer-Director of the Discovery Walk, assisting and supporting the work of Judy Brown, Director-Producer of the Walk and Artistic Director of the Illinois Voices Theatre.  

Donna has always loved theatre and has been a part of just about every one in Bloomington – Community Players, Heartland Theatre, Prairie Fire, ISU theatre, as well as the Holiday Spectacular and historic interpretations at the David Davis Mansion. Most recently, she directed Annie in Bloomington-Normal for the Penguin Project, which was founded in Peoria.  Penguin Project performaces are modified Broadway musicals in which children with disabilities are paired with same-age peer mentors who support them throughout rehearsal and performance.

Donna is developing theatre projects and performances by and for children on stage and in summer workshops.  She hopes her love of children and love of theatre will blend into offering even more theatre opportunities for young people in McLean County.