The Pasadena Playhouse Announces Executive Director Search

The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Charles Dillingham, Interim Executive Director) announced today that it will commence its national search for a new Executive Director.  Arts Consulting Group (ACG) President, Bruce D. Thibodeau and The Playhouse's Search Committee, led by Playhouse board members Stephen Bennett and Brad King will guide the process.

"We feel there is no better time to attract a high-caliber, high-energy, and uniquely gifted individual as Executive Director for The Playhouse," said Brad King, Playhouse Board and Search Committee member.  "The organization is now poised to leverage its resources with a goal to elevate The Playhouse to become one of the top regional theaters in the country. The organization, its Search Committee and its Board of Directors is committed to finding the best candidate to lead The Playhouse into the future."

The Pasadena Playhouse had previously announced on February 14, 2012, that Charles Dillingham would serve as Interim Executive Director of the theatre during the transition period.  Dillingham will also help to oversee the search with Mr. Thibodeau.  Dillingham's services are being provided by ACG, where he is Vice President.  Until he joined ACG in June of 2011 he had been managing director of Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles for twenty years.

The Executive Director position calls for a high-energy entrepreneurial leader. This person will work in partnership with the Artistic Director, the Board of Directors and staff to ensure continued success in achieving The Playhouse's artistic, financial and outreach goals. Overall responsibilities include maximizing earned and contributed revenue, supervising and managing productions, spearheading strategic short- and long-range planning, and cultivating audience and community relationships. He/she will oversee all managerial, operational, and financial goals to ensure continued success with the support of the Board of Directors.

A full job description, including responsibilities, qualifications and application submission information is available at:
http://artsconsulting.com/opportunities/employment.htm.

The Pasadena Playhouse was established in 1917 and was designated the State Theatre of California for bringing national and international renown to the state as a center for dramatic art in 1937.  Built on a tradition of innovation and excellence, The Pasadena Playhouse is committed to continue to be the premiere theatrical experience in Southern California showcasing the most exciting theatrical entertainment in the state and being an amazing forum for launching new work onto the national stage.  Broadway productions that originated at The Pasadena Playhouse include: Sister Act, Baby It's You!, Looped and Mail. Unchain My Heart, The Ray Charles Musical, which premiered at The Playhouse, is scheduled to open on Broadway in the 2012-13 Season.

For more information about The Pasadena Playhouse visit www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org.

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