Peter Mayer Named Upstream Theater’s New Managing Director
Mayer will take over some tasks previously performed by founding artistic director Philip Boehm.
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David Ivers Named Artistic Director of South Coast Repertory
Ivers, currently a.d. at Arizona Theatre Company, will succeed Marc Masterson beginning in March 2019.
Johanna Pfaelzer Named Artistic Director of Berkeley Rep
Currently the head of new-works incubator New York Stage and Film, Pfaelzer will succeed longtime a.d. Tony Taccone.
Shakespeare Theatre Names Simon Godwin Its New Artistic Director
The young British director, currently an associate at London’s National Theatre, will succeed Michael Kahn at D.C.’s classical mainstay.
Marissa Wolf Named Artistic Director of Portland Center Stage
Replacing Chris Coleman, she’ll join managing director Cynthia Fuhrman as a co-leader starting Sept. 15.
Anne Kauffman Is New Artistic Director of Encores! Off-Center
The acclaimed director will take the helm of the summer musical-theatre revival series, which she co-led this past year.
Perseverance Theatre Names Joshua Midgett Managing Director
Midgett will join the Alaska company’s leadership team this fall.
Classical Theatre of Harlem Appoints Carl Cofield Associate Artistic Director
Cofield will play a key role in furthering refining and implementing CTH’s artistic vision through his new position.
Baltimore Center Stage Names Stephanie Ybarra Artistic Director
Ybarra will start her transition from the Public Theater to Center Stage in October.
HERE Announces Leadership Transitions
Executive director Kim Whitener will step down, and Meredith Lynsey Schade and Brenna Thomas will be promoted.