Wally Nason has been working in the world of music since high school where he began singing in choir and performing in musicals.  After high school he was offered a full-ride voice scholarship at the University of Arizona where he finished his undergraduate music degree and went on to earn a Master’s degree in Choral Conducting.  While at the U of A he performed in operas, directed choirs and worked as musical director for the Musical Theatre department.
He is a life-long Wildcat…Bear Down Arizona!!!

After college Wally worked as a public school music teacher and worship leader at Casas Adobes Baptist Church in Tucson.  He then went on to be a producer/director and VP of The Continentals/Jeremiah People – a world-wide music missions organization where he traveled all over the world directing traveling performing groups and training domestic and international leaders to do the same.   In 2003, Wally and Lori moved from Wally’s life-long home in the desert to Music City, USA.  He started a management/development company – Nason Music Group – where he worked as an artist manager in the country and Christian music industries. 

In 2010, Wally’s work with Blue Gate Musicals began.  His first musical, Rock and the Redeemer,  played for two summers at the Blue Gate Theater in Shipshewana, IN.  Since then, he and his partners have written a dozen more full length, Broadway-Style musicals that are currently playing in FL, IN, OH, IL, KY and PA.  Over a million audience members have applauded his stories and songs from the live stage.

In 2022, Wally founded About The Town Productions – a non-profit 501C3 dedicated to producing original works.

http://www.AboutTheTownProductions.com

While working in Nashville, Wally continued to produce the MISS ARIZONA PAGEANT for the MISS AMERICA ORGANIZATION and won a LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for his years of work in the system.  He has hosted and judged in the Miss Tennessee Pageant system and continues to coach contestants on occasion.

Wally and Lori with a beautiful group of former Miss Arizonas.
Katherine, Laura, Stacey, Wally, Lori, Jennifer, Erin, Piper,
Katy, Savannah, Hillary, Nicole, Rhonda

In addition to writing shows, Wally directs the shows as well.  His creative vision for production is apparent in his ability to design sets, choose costumes, do a bit of choreography and assimilate many elements and talent to make a performance a success. 

Wally with Wanda Brunstetter & the original Half-Stitched cast and creative team.

Throughout the years Wally has produced everything from awards shows to songwriting competitions, from middle school pep rallies to artist showcases, from grade school talent shows to Miss America state pageants.  

In 2013, Wally won the Golden Apple volunteer of the year award for his work with the fine arts and athletic departments in the public schools where his kids spend their days.

He was also given a Miss Arizona Lifetime Achievement Award for his years of service for The Miss Arizona Pageant as part of the Miss America System. 

Receiving Lifetime Achievement Award from Steve Rich, Miss Arizona Organization CEO ,
and Piper Stockel, Miss Arizona 2012.

Wally with Miss Arizona 2012, Piper Stockel, and the 2013 Miss Arizona contestants.

Wally currently lives in Franklin, TN (just south of Nashville) with his wife Lori.  He is on the prayer team at their church, Church of the City, and enjoys all the time they can get with their adult children…  Brock and his wife, Ashley (and new perfect grandaughter – Isla) … Harper… and Quinli.