E&E: Keen Company, Penobscot, Theatre Philadelphia, and More
A roundup of updates in American theatre leadership.
Category Archives: Entrances & Exits
Lynne Meadow to Step Down as MTC Artistic Director
Manhattan Theatre Club’s founding leader will step into the new role of artistic advisor after 53 years at the company’s helm.
Alliance Theatre Announces Brandon Kahn as Managing Director
The previous general manager of Houston’s Alley Theatre comes to the Alliance with over two decades of theatre management experience.
Jennifer Bielstein Named Managing Director of Alley Theatre
A seasoned regional theatre leader who currently serves as managing director of San Francisco’s ACT, Bielstein is at last taking a leadership role in her home state.
Allison Heishman to Lead Both Azuka and Simpatico Theatres
2 Philadelphia companies will collaborate under Heishman’s artistic direction for a joint season of new plays.
Javier Dubon Named Interim Exec Director of Oregon Shakes
Currently OSF’s director of marketing and sales, Dubon will replace Gabriella Calicchio while a permanent successor is found.
Bag&Baggage Announces Artistic Leadership Committee
Longtime artists, staff, and board members will provide artistic guidance, as producing artistic director Nik Whitcomb departs from Bag&Baggage.
Greg Reiner Named Managing Director of Barrington Stage
Reiner joins the company after 10 years as the NEA’s director of theatre and musical theatre.
Vincent M. Lancisi to Retire From Everyman Theatre
The Baltimore theatre’s founding artistic director will retire at the end of the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Theater Mu Names Fran de Leon New Artistic Director
De Leon succeeds Lily Tung Crystal and interim artistic director Katie Bradley, and will lead the Midwest’s largest Asian American theatre company alongside managing director Ann Thu T. Pham.
