New England

Coverage of theatre in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Peter DuBois Leaves Huntington Theatre Helm Amid Complaints

After a dozen years leading the Boston theatre, the AD is stepping down as complaints over inequity have surfaced.

As an experienced leader taking the helm of a unique American theatre institution, she finds it uniquely suited to her gifts.

The company hopes to return to in-person performances in summer 2021 with a play from Inda Craig-Galván.

This year the New England Foundation for the Arts has awarded over $1 million to support 10 new works.

Free Soil Arts Collective’s founder Christa Brown will join the MRT artistic staff.

The company will shift its focus to anti-racism work, education initiatives, and digital content.

David Dower will leave his leadership role at the Office of the Arts, ArtsEmerson, and HowlRound at the end of this year.

Gavin is the institution’s fifth executive director, and the first Black woman to hold the position.

Brown University will welcome Skiles to the department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies in the fall of 2021.

The Connecticut company’s staff will also be pared to 21 employees as the theatre turns its attention to virtual programming.