NJRep Names Dee Dee Irwin as Managing Director
Irwin, whose previous post was as marketing director and associate producer for California’s Laguna Beach Playhouse, takes on a new role at NJRep.
Category Archives: Entrances & Exits
Sarah Benson and Meropi Peponides Step Down as Directors of Soho Rep
The 2 leaders will leave the influential Off-Broadway theatre after 15 and 8 years, respectively, but not before planning the company’s next 2 seasons.
Braden Abraham Leaves Seattle Rep to Lead Chicago’s Writers Theatre
A Washington state native who advanced from intern to Seattle Rep’s leader over 2 decades, he will lead a prestigious Chicago theatre almost half the size of the Rep.
Michelle Preston to Step Down From SITI as Company Sunsets
Preston will be succeeded by Megan E. Carter, who will carry out her role the final two months of producing activity for the 30-year-old company.
Managing Director Michael Bateman to Leave A Noise Within
Bateman will step down after a nine-year tenure, handing over the reins to interim managing director, Maryellen Gleason, while the theatre conducts a national search for his successor.
Justin Waldman Named Artistic Director of Two River Theater Company
The former associate artistic director of the Old Globe Theatre will succeed outgoing artistic director John Dias in the role.
Daniel Elihu Kramer Will Step Down as CTC’s Producing Artistic Director
After seven seasons, Kramer will be succeeded by Tara Franklin and James Barry as co-producing artistic directors.
CPH Managing Director Collette A. Laisure Ends Tenure
After joining the organization in 2021, Laisure became the first woman and person of color to hold the managing director position in CPH’s 107-year history.
Sean Daniels Leaves Arizona to Helm Florida Studio Theatre Recovery Project
After 3 years as artistic director at Arizona Theatre Company, Daniels will lead new-play development at the Sarasota theatre, particularly of work dealing with addiction and recovery.
David Ellenstein Named Interim Artistic Director of Laguna Playhouse
Currently artistic director of North Coast Rep in nearby Solano Beach, Ellenstein will also fill in at the Playhouse until they find a permanent replacement for Anne E. Wareham.
