Orlando Shakes Announces PlayFest Lineup
New works from six finalists will take the stage over two weekends this fall.
New works from six finalists will take the stage over two weekends this fall.
Working alongside Cynthia Flowers, they will succeed Sarah Benson and Meropi Peponides as co-directors, continuing the theatre’s shared leadership model.
Currently co-leading Geva Theatre Center in Rochester, N.Y., Mannelli wiill follow Michael Maso’s 41-year term in the Boston post.
The twelve-month residency, which begins in September, features monthly workshops and culminates in new play development readings produced by the Geffen.
Her leadership, which spanned the Great Recession, recovery, COVID, and other ups and downs, focused on audiences and equity, diversity, and inclusion.
With experience in marketing and audience engagement, Beardsley joins a leadership that includes producing artistic director Paul Daigneault and new board co-chair Constance Gist Guindo.
Maltais suceeds Bernadine C. Griffin, who retired after 21 years at the Seattle company.
The WP Producers Lab alumna succeeds Rebecca Martinez after her 3 years in the role.
This month Brian talks to MJ Kaufman, the co-writer of ‘A Transparent Musical,’ about their evolving sense of home, their creative instincts, and their dog, Milkshake.
The annual commission partners an emerging playwright, director, and Method-trained actors to develop an ensemble play.