Exectuive Director
Email: chris@lockportpalacetheatre.org
Christopher Parada is a longtime arts leader, director, producer, and advocate with 24 years at the Historic Palace Theatre. He has been involved in decades of productions, with performance credits including Fiddler on the Roof (Motel) and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph), along with more than 20 years of directing credits with favorites including Les Misérables, Shrek, Mary Poppins,Scrooge, Peter Pan, Billy Elliot, Pippin, Jersey Boys, RENT, and Beauty and the Beast.
Christopher has successfully led the Palace through grant writing, fundraising, programming, and its successful $4.2 million ACT II renovation. He created the Palace Performing Arts School and has served on numerous community boards and committees, championing live theatre and arts education throughout Niagara County.
Beyond the theatre, Christopher founded the Santa Claus Christmas Cottage in Day Road Park and owns Santa Claus Suits & Equipment Company! He is proud to serve as Executive Director of the Historic Palace Theatre and remains committed to keeping the arts thriving in Western New York.
