Managing Director Dean R. Gladden to Retire From Alley Theatre
After 19 years at the Texas theatre and decades of leadership at U.S. theatres, Gladden will step down on June 30, 2025.
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Chris Verrill Named Executive Director of Florida Rep
He succeeds outgoing executive director John Martin and joins the company as they begin their 27th season.
Golden Thread Names Wynne Chan Managing Director
Chan began her duties in August, and predecessor Michelle Mulholland will work with her through the end of the year to support the transition.
Christopher Ashley Named Roundabout’s Next Artistic Director
The longtime leader of La Jolla Playhouse, where he had a strong record of Broadway transfers, will take over the Tony-eligible NYC nonprofit in July 2026.
Editor/Publisher Nicole Hertvik Steps Down From DC Theater Arts
She’ll leave the nonprofit media outlet, which has been covering the local theatre scene since 2012 and which she has run since 2017, at the end of this year.
Gabriella Calicchio Named Exec Director of Oregon Shakes
Working with interim executive director Tyler Hokama to transition roles, Calicchio will officially start in November.
Carson Grace Becker to Step Down from Chicago Dramatists
After five years of service, Becker will focus on her own writing and projects.
Signature Theatre Names Emily Shooltz Next Artistic Director
A former associate artistic director at new-works incubator Ars Nova, she’ll succeed Paige Evans in the role starting in November.
Staffing Changes Announced at TCG Publications
Three multi-hyphenates on this magazine’s editorial staff are promoted as Theatre Communications Group restructures and creates new positions.
Lear deBessonet Named Next Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater
To succeed longtime leader André Bishop, she will work alongside Bartlett Sher, who now assumes the title of executive producer.
