Tim Barden

Singer, actor, director and performing arts photographer, Tim is Managing Director of Spotlight Vermont, a performing arts academy in South Burlington, Vermont. He is also a co-founder of the Vermont Theatre Academy.

Over the years Tim has appeared regionally in dozens of shows including, Brigadoon, The Rainmaker, Richard III, The Gondoliers, Fool for Love, A Little Night Music, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Fantasticks, The Sound of Music, Oliver!, The Producers and many more. Tim was also a member of the popular cabaret group Encore! for over 20 years.

As a visual artist, Tim has photographed some of the worlds top dance companies and performers including; Martha Graham Company, Abraham.In.Motion, August Wilson Dance Ensemble, Tap Kids, Katherine Crockett, Kyle Abraham, Bill Evans and many more.

In a prior life, Tim was a technology professional working in banking, insurance, manufacturing, and government sectors.