RED BANK, N.J.: Justin Waldman will change into the creative director of Two River Theater Company as of Nov. 1. Waldman will succeed outgoing creative director John Dias. Waldman’s duties will embrace curating programming for the autumn 2023 season. Managing director Michael Hurst can be stepping down from his function and Two River is constant their seek for his substitute.
“We are delighted to welcome Justin aboard,” stated Two River Theater board president, Edward J. McKenna Jr. in an announcement. “Justin is a consummate artist, a bold producer and a passionate leader of non-profit regional theatre. He deeply believes in the value of further developing Two River’s relationships with its community partners, and is also firmly committed to catching the baton John Dias has passed, expanding Two River’s impact beyond its stages in order to reach a larger, even more inclusive audience.”
Waldman most not too long ago served as affiliate creative director for 11 years on the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, Calif. the place he transferred 5 of their reveals to Broadway together with, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Bright Star, and the upcoming Almost Famous. During his time with the Old Globe, he developed new musicals and performs, American and world classics, and vacation programming, whereas overseeing their Shakespeare festivals. Waldman additionally performed an integral function in creating the Old Globe’s social justice roadmap.
Prior to this, Waldman served as a creative affiliate on the Williamstown Theatre Festival the place he led the literary division and new play improvement initiatives for 3 seasons. Six of the performs produced on the Williamstown Theatre Festival went on to be produced at Lincoln Center Theater, Roundabout Theatre Company, Playwrights Horizons, the Culture Project, and extra. Likewise, Waldman has served as a creative affiliate of Huntington Theatre Company, and the founder and producing creative director of Next Stages. Waldman holds a level from Tufts University.
“I am honored to carry on the legacy of Two River Theater as artistic director,” stated Waldman in an announcement. “To shepherd the beautiful vision of Robert and Joan Rechnitz, alongside the incredible and dedicated board, staff, artists, and artisans, is an enormous privilege. Theater is a place of joy and wonder. I look forward to building on the great good work of John Dias and Michael Hurst and welcoming more people to partake in Two River’s excellent, accessible, and representative work and practice. Two River has the unrivaled ability to highlight beauty, expand community, and bring us all together with considered intention. To be its steward for a time thrills me and is a responsibility I hold with the utmost care.”
Two River Theater is an expert, not-for-profit, regional theatre firm in Red Bank, N.J. The theatre’s 2022-23 season sponsor is Hackensack Meridian Health/Riverview Medical Center. As of 2021, the theatre’s annual finances was $5.8 million.
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