Golden Thread Names Sahar Assaf New Exec Artistic Director
Assaf succeeds founding artistic director Torange Yeghiazarian, leading the 25-year-old company into its next chapter.
Entrances & Exits
Anna D. Shapiro to Step Down From Steppenwolf Helm
The artistic director expanded the ensemble and the theatre’s offerings, and spearheaded a campaign for a new space.
Founder Jack Reuler to Reinvent Mixed Blood and Step Aside
Reuler will depart in July 2022 after helping the company transition to a new model around social justice.
Sean San José Named Magic Theatre AD
San José succeeds Loretta Greco at the San Francisco organization.
Del Shores Foundation Names Allison Bergman Exec. Director
Bergman will helm the foundation founded by Del Shores to find and nurture new Southern queer artistic voices.
James C. Nicola to Step Down as Leader of NY Theatre Workshop
After running the influential Off-Broadway powerhouse since 1988, he will depart next summer; a search for his successor is underway.
Carl Cofield Named Chair of NYU Tisch Grad Acting Program
Cofield will begin a 3-year appointment in September, succeeding previous chair Mark Wing-Davey and interim chair Janet Zarish.
Abby Marcus Named Managing Director of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
An experienced producer and arts administrator, she’ll replace Buzz Ward, who’s retiring after 29 years in the post.
Executive Producer Diane Borger to Step Down From ART
After 11 years helping Harvard’s resident theatre mount many works that went to Broadway, she’ll return to her native London.
Tamilla Woodard Named Chair of Yale School Acting Department
The experienced leader and teacher will also serve as resident director at Yale Rep for a five-year term.
