Producing Artistic Director - Bucks County Playhouse working with Management Consultants for the Arts

Celebrated as “Broadway on the Delaware,” Bucks County Playhouse seeks a bold, inspiring Producing Artistic Director to collaboratively co-lead this historic theater into its next chapter. With an extraordinary tradition of great work featuring renowned theatrical players, the Playhouse has rebounded after a beautiful restoration in 2012, growing its reputation as a place “where Broadway comes to play.” The new Producing Artistic Director will work closely with a committed Board, talented staff, and enthusiastic community to honor the institution’s history while shaping a stimulating and sustainable future. The successful candidate will galvanize audiences and artists through a clear artistic vision that serves both local audiences and renowned artists, furthers creative possibilities through impactful programming, and strengthens the Playhouse’s visibility, both locally and nationally. A full position description may be found here: https://www.mcaonline.com/searches/producing-artistic-director-bucks 

Bucks County Playhouse has engaged Shruti Adhar from Management Consultants for the Arts to facilitate this search with a Board-led Search Committee. The hiring decision is expected to be made in Q1 of 2026 with the new Producing Artistic Director onsite in New Hope by June 2026, potentially with some transition work in advance. 

 

Located on the picturesque site of a former mill along the banks of the Delaware River, Bucks County Playhouse is in the heart of New Hope, Pennsylvania, about an hour from New York City and Philadelphia. The structure was originally built in 1790 when owner Benjamin Parry rebuilt the Hope Mills, which had recently burned down; the newly christened New Hope Mills inspired the village to change its name to New Hope. More information can be found on their website: https://bcptheater.org/

Salary: $250,000 to $265,000 + bonus for exceptional performance