Conservatory Director Melissa Smith to Leave American Conservatory Theater
Peter J. Kuo and Danyon Davis will step in for Smith, who has led the conservatory for 25 years.
Peter J. Kuo and Danyon Davis will step in for Smith, who has led the conservatory for 25 years.
The 20-director council will help guide the organization into the future.
The season will feature world premieres from Jeanne Sakata and Kate McAll.
Some companies are experimenting with innovative ways to stay connected to their patrons, but will the lessons stick past the pandemic?
The leadership program aims to address the needs of BIPOC leaders in predominantly white institutions and fields.
Etemad will work alongside artistic director Jasson Minadakis and contribute to the rebuilding of MTC.
Drury Lane, Windy City Playhouse, Court Theatre, and Mercury Theater all received best production awards for plays and musical produced during the pandemic-shortened season.
Knight will serve as associate artistic director, while Rifai will work as artistic development coordinator.
The 20th annual award ceremony will be held virtually on Nov. 10.
Selover, the company’s longest-serving artistic director, will retire in December.