Mike Kobb ’88 is a principal engineer for a company that develops home theater systems. It’s a fitting career for someone who has long been interested in the behind-the-scenes aspects of movie and theatrical production. Milton Academy provided Mike with opportunities to nurture his passion, and he enjoyed being a part of the A/V team and theater production crew. He shares, “I loved building sets, hanging and focusing lights, and sometimes running the light board for the shows.” Although the Ruth King Theatre opened after his graduation, Mike returned to campus to help set up and operate the lights for the facility’s opening ceremony.
Ruth King Theatre was an immense upgrade for the theater program, but its equipment is now aged. Last fall, Mike pledged a gift to improve its lighting system. He shares, “Since professional theaters are transitioning to LED instruments, now is the perfect time to upgrade and ensure the theater can support the creativity that faculty and students bring to their productions. I also want my gift to contribute in some way to maintaining the supportive and nurturing environment that I experienced as a Milton student. The theater provided a welcoming space for students whose talents and interests leaned more toward the creative and performing arts, and I hope it continues to do so.”
“I loved my time at Milton. The environment created by the teachers and staff was so incredibly supportive and nurturing. I remain friends with both Milton teachers and students decades later. I want to do what I can to ensure that environment endures.”
—Mike Kobb ’88
