Molly Smith to Retire from Arena Stage
After 25 years and more than 200 productions, Smith will step down in 2023 to make room for a new chapter at the D.C. theatre.
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After 25 years and more than 200 productions, Smith will step down in 2023 to make room for a new chapter at the D.C. theatre.
He’ll leave his post as A.D. and director of arts engagement for San Diego’s Old Globe to succeed Shanta Thake as the Public’s director of artistic programs/associate artistic director.
The nonprofit ensemble theatre, known for commitment to community and storytelling, will end its run in July, only a year after hiring a new artistic director.
A director with bicoastal credits and extensive experience developing new work, she will succeed NYTW’s longtime leader Jim Nicola.
Following Zak Berkman’s transition to producing artistic director, the theatre has brought on an artistic cabinet including Steve H. Broadnax III, Lisa Portes, Mieke D, and Nikko Kimzin.
The Richmond theatre, which announced a new tripartite leadership structure last fall, has filled all 3 spots.
With founder Julian Wiles’s departure, Marybeth Clark will become artistic director alongside a new managing director starting in May 2023.
She will succeed founding leaders Chip Walton and Dee Covington, who will serve in transitional roles during the 2022-23 season.
Beryl Briane Ford and Michelan Le’Monier will co-lead the Brooklyn-based organization.
A Chicago-bred director, producer, and teacher, Berry will join Penobscot executive director Jen Shepard to lead the company’s 49th season.