Jeffory Lawson Appointed New Managing Director of Atlantic Theater Company

Atlantic Theater Company announced today that Jeffory Lawson has been appointed the new Managing Director as of December 1st, 2008.

"We are thrilled to have Jeff Lawson join Atlantic,” Artistic Director Neil Pepe said, “He is a strong leader, an outstanding fundraiser and all around exceptional guy.  He will be an excellent addition to Atlantic and we’re lucky to have him. We believe he is a perfect fit for the organization."

Lawson said: “I’ve always considered Atlantic to be a standout theater company that consistently produces some of the most interesting new works in New York.  Even during challenging times, it has reached its stride.  I look forward to partnering with Neil and collaborating with the committed board and staff to continue to build on the company’s success.”

Atlantic Chairman of the Board and Time Warner Executive Vice President Olaf Olafsson said “We’re excited to have found an outstanding new Managing Director in Jeff Lawson, who will partner with Neil to continue Atlantic’s innovative work while leading the company into the future.”

Lawson has a long history working in nonprofit organizations, both in health care and the arts.  He joined Roundabout Theatre Company in 2001 as Director of Development managing all aspects of the company’s fundraising programs.  Working closely with the board and senior management, Jeffory worked on Board development and strategic projects to grow the annual fundraising and sponsorship programs from $5 to $10 million.  He has also collaborated on senior level issues impacting Roundabout’s three permanent theatres including press opportunities, capital projects, management challenges and donor marketing programs.

In addition, he planned and managed a successful $32 million capital campaign to fund renovations at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre and the iconic Studio 54, create an innovative production fund and establish the theatre’s first true endowment. He secured several naming gifts through the capital campaign and led the efforts to attract several million dollar grants from foundation supporters.  

Prior to his position at Roundabout, he was Associate Director of Development at New York City Opera at Lincoln Center, Director of Development at Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College and several senior level fundraising and marketing positions at hospitals in New York and New Jersey.

He has taught classes in fund raising and writing at New York University and served on funding panels for the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and ART New York.  He completed the CORO Leadership New York program in 2004.

ATLANTIC THEATER COMPANY’s 2008-2009 season includes premieres from Academy Award® winning filmmakers Ethan Coen with Offices and Martin McDonagh’s The Cripple of Inishmaan, both of whom return to the Atlantic stage, and the debut of young playwright and screenwriter Beau Willimon, with the world premiere of his political drama Farragut North.

Atlantic’s world premiere production of Tony Award® nominee David Pittu’s comedy What’s That Smell: The Music of Jacob Sterling, starring Pittu and Peter Bartlett, co-directed by Pittu and Atlantic artistic director Neil Pepe, and featuring music by Randy Redd, recently concluded an extended engagement at Atlantic Stage 2.

ATLANTIC THEATER COMPANY AT THE LINDA GROSS THEATER is located at 336 West 20th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues).

ATLANTIC STAGE 2 is located at 330 West 16th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues).

Tickets are by available by calling Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 (ticketcentral.com).

Purchase an “All -In-One Membership” and see every main stage and Atlantic Stage 2 production for $169.50 (+$8 service charge).  For membership information, wheelchair seating, and/or group sales for both theaters call 212-691-5919, extension 1092.

www.atlantictheater.org

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