CLEVELAND, OHIO: Cleveland Play House (CPH) has introduced that Collette A. Laisure has concluded her tenure as managing director. Laisure joined the group in an interim capability in Feb. 2021, following the demise of the theatre’s long-time managing director Kevin Moore. She was then appointed managing director within the Fall of 2021, turning into the primary girl and particular person of shade to carry the place within the establishment’s 107-year historical past.
“Collette’s guidance, advocacy, and insight helped navigate the challenges we faced during the COVID pandemic and venue shutdowns,” mentioned CPH Board Chair Michael J. Meehan in an announcement. “Cleveland Play House is grateful to Collette for her leadership and for extending her tenure multiple times to assist with the challenges confronting CPH and the theatre industry over the last few years.”
Laisure beforehand served as vice chairman and govt director of the PNC Fairfax Connection, president and govt director of The Presidents’ Council, and director of the City of Cleveland’s Office of Equal Opportunity. She has additionally held board management roles within the theatre trade.
Former creative director of 12 years, Laura Kepley, concluded her tenure with CPH in June, after 9 seasons on the theatre’s helm. Regional theatre veteran Mark Cuddy was appointed interim creative director in July to co-lead the group alongside Laisure. A seek for a everlasting creative director is being led by Management Consultants for the Arts and is predicted to conclude in Nov. 2022. A seek for a brand new managing director will start instantly.
Cleveland Play House is knowledgeable regional theatre firm acting at Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland. Founded in 1915, CPH goals to encourage, stimulate and entertain numerous audiences throughout Northeast Ohio by striving to producing performs and theatre education schemes of the best skilled requirements. As of 2020, Cleveland Play House had an approximate finances of $8.9 million.
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