Entrances and Exits for November 2014
From Steppenwolf to USC drama school, recent staff changes abound.
Category Archives: News
Get tomorrow’s theatre news before tonight’s intermission.
Gates McFadden Steps Down from Helm of Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA
Intending to serve as interim artistic director, McFadden instead oversaw five years of growth for the company, including the building of a new home.
Equity Names Gail E. Gabler Its New Western Regional Director
A former SEIU organizer takes the helm of the stage union’s Western region at a potentially dramatic juncture.
James McNeel to Join City Theatre as Managing Director
The current managing director of the Contemporary American Theatre Festival will bring his new-play passion to Pittsburgh.
Jim Simpson to Leave the Flea Theater
The founder of the Off-Off-Broadway mainstay leaves as the theatre plans a move into a new three-theatre complex.
Barrymores Back in Style, with Inis Nua a Big Winner
Hosting a full awards ceremony for the first time since 2011, Theatre Philadelphia’s local awards shared the love in both competitive and honorary categories.
Marissa Wolf Leaves Crowded Fire for New Post at Kansas City Rep
After six seasons at the helm, Wolf leaves the San Francisco-based company having doubled its budget and stepped up its new-play commitments.
Gamm Theatre Names Oliver Dow Its New Managing Director
The 136-seat theatre in Pawtucket taps an Off-Broadway veteran to replace David M. Wax.
Kurt Beattie To Retire from Helm of Seattle's ACT
After 12 years as artistic director of Seattle’s second biggest LORT theatre, Beattie will hand the reins to director John Langs.
Firehouse Theatre Appoints Joel Bassin Artistic Director
A versatile New York theatre administrator and educator will take the reins of Richmond’s intimate venue.
