Niegel Smith Is the Flea Theater’s New Artistic Director
The director and performance artist brings a mix of downtown and uptown credentials to the job of running the small but ambitious Off-Broadway theatre.
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Dan Danielowski Is Timber Lake Playhouse’s New Executive Director
With its summer season just a few months away, a new leader joins the team at the Illinois theatre.
Circus Center Names a Real Clown, Steve Smith, as Its New Creative Director
The longtime Ringling Bros. performer will take give counsel on Circus Center’s programming and productions.
Jim O’Quinn, American Theatre Founding Editor, to Step Down
But “I won’t be retiring from the theatre field,” he notes. He’s been at the job for 33 years.
Why Rick Dildine Left Shakespeare & Company So Quickly
He’s going back to his previous job at Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, he says, because it’s more artistic than administrative.
Managing Director Helene Peterson to Leave Boise Contemporary Theatre
One of the leaders at the Idaho theatre will depart after 13 years, during which time the theatre’s budget doubled.
ACT Executive Director Ellen Richard to Depart
A key figure in the theatre’s recent expansion projects, the American Conservatory Theater leader will leave after five years in the post.
Pasadena Playhouse Exec Elizabeth Doran Leaves for San Diego Job
She leaves the California theatre after three years in the post to take a job leading the San Diego Civic Theatre and the Balboa Theatre.
Founder James Houghton to End Run at Signature Theatre
Citing health reasons, the leader of one of Off-Broadway’s most prominent playwright-focused theatres will step down.
Rick Dildine Returning to St. Louis After Short Stint at Shakespeare & Company
After just over six months as head of the Massachusetts theatre, Dildine will return to Shakespeare Festival St. Louis with a slightly different title.
