Kate Warner Announced As Artistic Director For New Rep

New Repertory Theatre announced today that Kate Warner, nationally known, award-winning director from Atlanta-based Dad's Garage Theatre Company, will be the company's new Artistic Director.

"Kate Warner is a natural leader," said Michael McCay, Chairman of the Board of New Repertory Theatre. "She has been very successful as an Artistic Director and is known for her programming savvy. Kate also has the vision and experience to drive the continuing growth of our theatre. Under her stewardship, Dad's Garage experienced impressive growth while remaining financially stable."

"Kate's success extends to The National Theatre community. She is an Executive Committee Board Member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), a key industryservice organization," said Mr. McCay. "Through this lens, Kate brings insight on the arts throughout the U.S. She is obviously well respected by her peers in the field." Ms. Warner served as Artistic Associate with Dad's Garage from 2003-2005 before assuming the leadership as Artistic Director in 2005.

In that role, she has produced and directed five world premieres and directed many critically acclaimed shows which garnered her two Suzi Bass Nominations and Awards for Best Director in 2008 and 2006, respectively. In addition to her directing work at Dad's Garage, she has directed at Magic Theatre in San Francisco, Actor's Express and Theatrical Outfit in Atlanta, and American Stage Theatre in Tampa Bay, among others. During Kate's tenure, Dad's Garage expanded its budget by 30% and increased the audience to over 30,000 patrons, while maintaining a fiscally sound operation.

Prior to joining Dad's Garage, Ms. Warner was the Managing Director/Artistic Associate with Atlanta's Theatrical Outfit, where she developed and oversaw an award-winning strategic plan to move the company into its new $5.4 million home, a renovated downtown Atlanta landmark. In addition to serving as a board member of TCG, Ms. Warner is co-chair of the 2009 TCG National Conference.

She is also a member and facilitator of the Lincoln Center Theatre Director's Lab in New York and a member and panelist of the Directors Lab West in Los Angeles. In the summer of 2004, Ms. Warner completed the Executive Program for Non-profit leaders in the Arts at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and the New Artistic Leadership Institute with TCG/Dance USA at the McCarter Theatre. She is a graduate of Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Mich. with degrees in Theatre and Anthropology.

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Rick Lombardo Producing Artistic Director Harriet Sheets Managing Director

2008-2009 season mainstage shows in the mosesian theater Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl directed by Rick Lombardo sept 14 - oct 5, 2008
The Lieutenant of Inishmore by Martin McDonagh directed by David R. Gammonsoct 26 - nov 16, 2008
Cabaret book by Joe Masteroff based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood music by John Kander lyrics by Fred Ebb directed by Rick Lombardo musical direction by Todd C. Gordonjan 11 - feb 8, 2009

Exits and Entrances by Athol Fugard directed by Chris Jorie Feb 22 - March 15, 2009 

Picasso at the Lapin Agile by Steve Martin directed by Daniel Gidronapril 19 - may 10, 2009
downstage @ new rep shows in the black box theater Gutenberg! The Musical by Scott Brown and Anthony King directed and choreographed by Stephen Nachamie

oct 4 - oct 26, 2008
Fool For Love by Sam Shepard directed by Bridget Kathleen O'Leary

march 14 - april 5, 2009
Support comes from: Bank of AmericaCN8 Massachusetts Cultural Council The Boston FoundationThe Shubert Foundation Lawrence + Lillian Solomon Fund Administrative Office 200 Dexter Avenue Watertown, MA 02472

"I am thrilled that Kate is joining the New Rep family, and I am looking forward to partnering with her in advancing New Rep," commented Harriet Sheets, Managing Director of New Rep. "Our audience, our artists, and our theatre colleagues are going to welcome her energy, her collaborative nature, and her artistic style. Kate will make a great addition to the Boston arts community."I was attracted to the mission and the quality work at New Rep and am very excited to work with this theatre that has such a strong reputation with Boston artists," said Ms. Warner. "My aesthetic aligns with New Rep's, and I look forward to pursuing works that are relevant to the community." Ms. Warner will start her new position this spring. She succeeds Rick Lombardo who has been named Artistic Director of San Jose Repertory Theatre. New Repertory Theatre produces plays that speak powerfully to the essential ideas of our time. Through the passion and electricity of live theatre 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 theatre in our culture.