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The Emelin Theatre has appointed David Bander as Executive Director. Bander brings a wealth of experience and a passion for the arts to his new role.

In an exciting announcement, Treasure Valley Children's Theater (TVCT) has officially welcomed Allison Terenzio as its new Executive Director. With a wealth of experience in education, performing arts and nonprofit management, Ms. Terenzio is poised to lead the theater company into a new era of creativity, growth, and community engagement.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the roster of new musicals for their 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27, 2023, at New World Stages.

The Seattle Symphony and Benaroya Hall announce the promotion of Dr. Paul R. Johnson who will become Vice President of People & Culture, as well as the organization’s first Chief Diversity Officer. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) work is essential to the Symphony’s mission, and this new senior leadership role was created to ensure that DEIB goals are prioritized and stay central to all Symphony and Benaroya Hall initiatives.

ACT Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of the upcoming Wolf Play, the newest play from acclaimed South Korean playwright Hansol Jung.

OPERA America is pleased to recognize the leadership achievements and dedication of three women administrators who have been selected as protégés in the 2022‒2023 Mentorship Program for Women Administrators.

Following a competitive nationwide search, Sound Theatre has announced Zharia O' Neal (Los Angeles, CA) for its first-ever playwright residency. The summer call for submissions to the Making Waves William S. Yellow Robe Jr. Playwright Residency drew over 120 applicants, resulting in a breathtaking pool of intersectional identities and writing samples.

As Associate Artistic Director, Mr. Ross will work in close collaboration with Mr. Boal to implement and advance PNB’s artistic vision, and consult on all artistic matters including programming, hiring, and casting. He will also provide oversight for PNB’s special projects such as Next Step, PNB Dance Film Festival, and digital programming. As part of his new appointment, Mr. Ross will continue to co-lead PNB’s I.D.E.A. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility) committee.

Theatre companies across the globe continue to grapple with some of the earliest questions posed upon reopening: what to do about masks? As more mixed policies come into play, we continue to see that there are segments of the audience that won’t come with masks, and segments that won’t come without, putting producers in a difficult position.

ZACH Theatre has announced Jamie Herlich Mclalwain as the new Managing Director beginning September 12, 2022. Upon moving into her new role at the ZACH Theatre, Herlich Mclalwain will be responsible for strategic planning, management and operations, finances, education, marketing and fundraising for the organization.

Center Repertory Company launches its 2022-23 season with the hit musical play Always…Patsy Cline.

Upper Left Comedy Festival is bringing three days of stand-up and performance events to multiple venues in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Upper Left Comedy Fest will feature PNW comedy favorites and nationally known acts like Ron Lynch, Derek Sheen, Andy Iwancio, Birungi, Emmett Montgomery and Monica Nevi.

Morton Kaish: A Print Retrospective, a special exhibition of work by Morton Kaish (SU '49) on view in the Palitz Gallery at Syracuse University's Lubin House in New York City, has been extended through April 22, 2022.

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced that Jay Woods will join its artistic leadership team as Associate Artistic Director - Artist Engagement.