Che’Rae Adams Named PlayPenn Artistic Director
Adams was selected following a top-to-bottom reevaluation of the company.
Adams was selected following a top-to-bottom reevaluation of the company.
Working alongside 3 artistic directors over 3 decades, she expanded the theatre’s new-works department and emphasized mentorship and education.
The multi-department management group includes longtime company member Brandon Carter serving as artistic director.
Liz Fisher, Jarrett King, and Carl Gonzales will join Nathan Jerkins as associate artistic directors at the Austin-based company.
Tommy Anderson and Tucker Leighty-Phillips join Becca Finney and Tiffany Turner to round out the company’s first full turnover at the top.
Jenkins will create and implement a comprehensive marketing plan to advance TCG’s mission.
Fichter, who succeeds Chad Henderson, is said to bring “a 360-degree view” of the field to the South Carolina theatre.
Lisa Fredrickson, Jen Reiter, and Tatiana Godfrey will be charged with clarifying the company’s mission and building new systems and protocols.
After 5 years at the helm of the LORT theatre, she will continue work as an independent producer and the theatre will conduct a nationwide search to replace her.
Gantshar and Meanza will work alongside artistic director Vivienne Benesch.