Dorothy Drake. After 30 years as a General Manager in corporate America, I decided to find a less aggressive line of work. In the year 2000, too young to retire, but wanting to do something different, I wondered about playing with dolls professionally. I had been exhibiting at doll and teddy bear shows since the early 1990’s and had assumed production responsibilities for a local doll club show. When the Salt Lake doll shows became available, I took the plunge. In 2003, the promoter of the 6 shows in the Pacific Northwest passed away. His son called me, and I took an even bigger gamble. After that, opportunities allowed for expansion into California; first Roseville, then San Jose, and most recently, San Diego.My husband and I now produce 15 Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Shows a year. |
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