Overture Center for the Arts
Rudy Lienau has a diverse work background spanning several decades. Rudy began their career in 1980 as an Assistant Director at Sangamon State University, where they worked until 1983. From 1983 to 2003, they served as an Events Manager at the Madison Civic Center, responsible for overseeing various events. In 2003, Rudy joined the Overture Center for the Arts as the VP of Operations, where they managed a team of professionals and oversaw the facility's theatrical services, front of house services, and maintenance and custodial services. During this role, they negotiated contracts, managed budgets, and supervised a staff of over 400. Most recently, since 2017, they have worked as a Consultant at Classic Silent Cinema.
Rudy Lienau attended UW-Parkside from 1971 to 1976, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.
Overture Center for the Arts
Overture Center for the Arts is a stunning architectural landmark in the heart of Madison’s thriving cultural arts district. In addition to housing nine resident organizations and presenting more than 200 performances, art exhibitions, and educational and community events each year, Overture offers a variety of venues for performances, corporate meetings, conventions, trade shows, weddings, banquets, and receptions. Our mission is to enrich the lives of individuals and the community by creating, encouraging and catalyzing extraordinary experiences.