Lark Founder John Clinton Eisner to Step Down After 27 Years
He leaves behind an organization dedicated to nurturing new plays and playwrights; his replacement will be announced next month.
Entrances & Exits
Ethan McSweeny Resigns After Brief Tenure Leading ASC
The company will move forward with an actor-led model intended to echo the production process of Shakespeare’s theatre.
Cleveland Play House Names Interim Managing Director, CFO
Collette Appolito Laisure and Anita H. Cook, respectively, will step into the new roles.
Pig Iron Names Laurie Ortega-Murphy New Managing Director
Ortega-Murphy will succeed Maya Choldin, who stepped down in October 2020 to accept a position at Theatre Calgary.
Stages Announces Two Management Changes
Managing director Mark Folkes will step down in April, while Eboni Bell will be promoted to inclusion, engagement, and training director in February.
Greg Vinkler to Step Down From Helm of Peninsula Players
Linda Fortunato has been named associate artistic director, and will take over for Vinkler at the end of the 2021 season.
Virginia Rep Names Interim Co-Artistic Directors
Katrinah Carol Lewis and Steve Perigard will share responsibilities for six months.
Managing Director Shayna Schlosberg to Leave Catastrophic Theatre
She will join the leadership team of Women of Color in the Arts.
Artists Rep Names Kisha Jarrett Managing Director
Jarrett’s promotion coincides with additional leadership title changes in anticipation of new executive director J.S. May’s 2023 retirement.
Abigail Adams to Leave Helm of People’s Light, With Zak Berkman as Successor
The 45-year-old Pennsylvania theatre will also initiate a national search to fill out its senior artistic leadership team.