Our Story
The Paramount Players foster a welcoming, artist-driven environment where local talent can grow, collaborate, and excel. Whether performing under the spotlight or working behind the scenes, participants play a vital role in producing high-quality, professional-caliber productions while cultivating a creative community for artists of all ages.
Our Awards
The KTA Outstanding Production Award for: Rent, Cabaret, Forever Plaid, and Youre a Good Man Charlie Brown.
The IMEA Award for Outstanding Production of a Musical for: CATS, Rent, and Cabaret.
Meet Rick Payne
Rick is the Artistic Director for the Paramount Arts Center. With his theatrical work ranging from Shakespeare to rock opera, Rick is the 2016 Southeastern Theatre Conference's (SETC's) award recipient of Outstanding Achievement in a Musical Performance, the five-time Paramount Joe Awards recipient of Outstanding Direction, the two-time Paramount Joe Awards recipient of Best Supporting Actor, the two-time Paramount Joe Awards recipient of Outstanding Costuming, the Paramount Joe Awards recipient of Outstanding Dance, a nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actor by the International Music and Entertainment Association (IMEA), and received the 2021 Friend of Music Award from the Kentucky Music Educators Association. Rick has directed/ co-directed, costumed, choreographed, and/ or performed many shows. Some of his favorite roles include Hairspray (Seaweed), Footloose (Chuck Cranston), Legally Blonde (Sandeep Padamadan/ Nikos Argitacos), Grease (Johnny Casino/Teen Angel), CATS (Old Deuteronomy), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Oberon), Rent (Tom Collins), and The Full Monty (Horse). He was born in Ironton, OH, received his BA and BS from Ohio University, and his MA from the University of Dayton.
Meet Emmett
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.
What Sets Us Apart
People-First Approach
Everything we do is built around understanding your needs and helping you succeed—because when you thrive, so do we.
Long-Term Relationships
We’re not just here for the now. We love creating lasting relationships with our clients and growing with them over time.
Proven Process, Flexible Execution
We bring structure where it counts and adaptability where it matters. Our methods are clear, but always responsive.