Stacy Schronk passed away on May 26, 2023, at the age of 84. His story could begin with a simple "box step," a bit of choreography where one moves one's feet first forward, then to the side, back, and then return to the opening position; a box pattern. Stacy's life was not lived in the theatre but for the theatre. While he loved to perform as an actor and singer, he was passionate about sharing this love with others. After graduating from University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor in Vocal Music and Masters in Theatre Arts, Stacy began his theatrical journey. First teaching elementary music, junior high choir, and high school theatre in Kansas and Oklahoma. He then became the Department Head of Theatre at TCJC Northeast Campus, now called TCC in Hurst Texas; he spent a lifetime sharing his love of theatre and performing with generations of students. And what about that box step? Stacy never let anything stop him. When he produced a musical, but had no choreographer, it wasn't a problem; he simply choreographed the show himself. His dance routines may not have been the most polished, but that was never the point. Stacy gave people the chance to perform, whether they had experience or not. He exposed his students and audiences to great playwrights like Williams, Odets, Miller, Shakespeare, as well as many musicals and myriad Musical reviews with his group, NEPCO. At first, few people had little confidence in his vision for a Richard III, portrayed as rival motorcycle gangs. But when his Richard roared onstage astride a growling Harley, the play came to life in new ways for actors and audiences alike. Stacy's passion was his compass and he followed it his entire life. And that passion gave each of his students a well-stocked performer's toolbox. Stacy also performed professionally as an actor and singer, working at many Dallas-Fort Worth venues. He played diverse roles, from Herbie in Gypsy, the son's father in The Fantasticks and the title role in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. His beautiful tenor voice graced many churches throughout the D/FW area as well as the Fort Worth Opera Chorus. On the set of the last film he worked on, Stacy was praised for being prepared and hitting his marks, cutting a full day's shoot in half. He was a consummate professional whether on stage, on camera, in front of a microphone, or in the classroom. For over fifty years, Stacy shared his life and passion with his wife Jan, his companion, lover, and best friend. He is survived by Jan, their son Chip and his wife Judy, grandsons Colin and Cooper, sister Deloris Tickel, and nieces and nephews. Even long into retirement, Stacy Schronk's ambition did not fade. He formed a Readers Theatre group with fellow residents at The Chteau on Wildbriar Lake, an Active Senior Living Apartment Complex. His final production, featuring former students, was performed a month before his death. True to himself to the end. Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.

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