Kimberly joined Schuler Shook as a Theatre Consultant in 2005 and quickly applied her technical, production, and performance background to projects. Her attention to detail and expertise in production systems was appreciated in several Technical Standards Program working groups of ESTA, the Entertainment Services and Technology Association. She continues to contribute to the larger theatre technology community as a newly elected member of the Board of Directors of USITT, following her service on the Engineering Commission and the Architecture Commission.
Kimberly Corbett Oates, ASTC, New Partner at Schuler Shook
News – Jan 2021
Schuler Shook congratulates Kimberly Corbett Oates, ASTC, as the firm’s newest Partner. Based in Schuler Shook’s Dallas office, Kimberly is recognized in the industry for her matchless grasp of theatre planning and equipment design. Her excellent client support expertise makes her an invaluable leader of our team.
The pandemic has dealt a crushing blow to live performance, but I am confident that we will come together again to create and experience stories onstage. This time has the potential to be transformative as we think about the ways we support the theatre. We are heading into an exciting time for theatrical production, and I believe we will come out stronger on the other side.”
Kimberly Corbett Oates, Partner
Kimberly’s significant projects include Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, Moody Performance Hall; McAllen Performing Arts Center; and Scheidt Family Music Center at the University of Memphis.
She is a graduate of the Mechanical Engineering program at Lafayette College and received her MFA from Yale School of Drama. A mom to two young children, Kimberly is a volunteer with her church’s AV/livestream team, enjoys exploring the outdoors, and is learning guitar.