Beth Whitaker

Industry Pro Newsletter: Economic Barriers and Ballet: 2024 Data Reports Highlight Challenges
by Alex Freeman - Aug 5, 2024

In this week's newsletter, we look at national trends impacting arts organizations, including financial shifts and attendance barriers from three different data sources. Moving to New York, we cover Soho Rep's relocation, Signature Theatre's interim leadership, and Under the Radar Festival's upcoming season.

Signature Theatre Names Beth Whitaker Interim Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024

Signature Theatre has named Beth Whitaker their interim artistic director.  She will take over while Signature searches for a successor to former artistic director Paige Evans, who stepped down in June.

Iyvon Edebiri Named Director of Artistic Programs at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2021

Iyvon Edebiri is the new Director of Artistic Programs at Signature Theatre the company announced today. Ms. Edebiri comes to Signature Theatre from The Parsnip Ship, where she has led the radio-play platform for more than six years.

Christopher Rungoo Named Director of Human Resources at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2021

Christopher Rungoo has become the Director of Human Resources at Signature Theatre, the company announced today. Mr. Rungoo joined Signature Theatre on January 11. Chris served as the Director of Human Resources at the Vilcek Foundation for the last 10 years.

Rochelle Torres Named Director of Marketing, Communications and Engagement at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2020

Rochelle Torres is the new Director of Marketing, Communications & Engagement at Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director), the company announced today. Torres comes to Signature from Playwrights Horizons, where she worked for more than seven years.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With FIRES IN THE MIRROR At Signature Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2019

Signature Theatre presents Fires in the Mirror, by Obie, Drama Desk and MacArthur Award winner Anna Deavere Smith, featuring Michael Benjamin Washington (The Boys in the Band) and and directed by Saheem Ali.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Signature's BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK 
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2019

Signature Theatre presents By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner andResidency 1 playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Obie Award-winner Kamilah Forbes.

Natasha Sinha Named Director Of Artistic Programs at Signature Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Nov 29, 2018

Natasha Sinha will join Signature Theatre as Director of Artistic Programs, the company announced today. Ms. Sinha has previously worked as LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater's Associate Director and Barrington Stage Company's Associate Producer.

Signature Theatre Names Meghan Lantzy General Manager
by Julie Musbach - Nov 16, 2018

Meghan Lantzy will become the new General Manager at Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director; James Houghton, Founder), the company announced today. Ms. Lantzy comes to Signature from Lincoln Center Theater, where she has worked for more than 12 years.