Artistic Director Kate Warner Leaves New Repertory Theatre:
Theatre Board Initiates Transition Plans and Search
May 25, 2011
WATERTOWN, Mass., May 25, 2011 – The Board of Directors of New Repertory Theatre announced today that Artistic Director Kate Warner has resigned from the company. The Board has put into place a transition plan for a smooth start of the 28th season that begins in the fall.
Harriet Sheets, who has been long-time Managing Director of New Rep, will oversee the transition.
“We appreciate the incredible contributions that Kate has made to New Rep, including preparation for performances in the coming year,” said Dan Newton, Chairman of the New Repertory Theatre Board. “We wish her well in her next steps.”
"It has been an honor and a privilege for me to work with this company and in the Boston theatre community", said Warner. "I'm extremely proud of the work we did together over these two seasons. I’m sad to move on, but this is a good transition and a great time for New Rep."
Warner joined New Repertory Theatre in spring 2009.
New Repertory Theatre produces plays that speak powerfully to the essential ideas of our time. Through the passion and electricity of live theater performed to the highest standards of excellence, New Rep expands and challenges the human spirit of both artists and audience. New Rep presents world premieres, contemporary and classic works in several intimate settings. We are committed to education and outreach, including special dedication to the creation of innovative in-school programming and providing access to underserved audiences. New Rep is an active advocate for the arts and a major voice in the national dialogue defining the role of theater in our culture.
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