Executive Placements

South Coast Repertory (SCR) has selected Maisie Chan as Production Manager, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on April 4, 2023. Chan joined South Coast Repertory in September 2021 as Associate Production Manager, then was later promoted to the role of Interim Production Manager. She brings to […]

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage (BroadStage) has selected Deirdre Shipstead as Director of Development, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on February 6, 2023. Shipstead is a multifaceted nonprofit program leader, development director, and attorney who holds 20 years of experience in fund development, grant

The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) has selected Harold Steward (they/he) as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). They will begin their tenure on September 10, 2023. Drawing on their diverse leadership experiences centered around historically marginalized communities, Steward will advance NEFA’s equity, diversity, and inclusion

The Museum and Archives of North Vancouver (MONOVA) has selected Zoe Mackoff de Miranda as Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She will begin her tenure on May 1, 2023. Mackoff de Miranda is an accomplished leader with demonstrated executive experience in the arts and culture sector. Her areas

Ojai Playwrights Conference (OPC) has selected Jeremy Cohen as Producing Artistic Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on December 7, 2022. Cohen is an experienced director, playwright, and arts leader, nationally well-known for his new play development work. For the last 13 years, Cohen served

Levitt Pavilion Denver has selected Meghan McNamara as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on April 3, 2023. McNamara is an accomplished executive with over 15 years of experience in arts management and nonprofit leadership. Prior to joining Levitt Pavilion Denver, she served as

Overture Center for the Arts (Overture Center) has selected Mike Conway as Chief Operating Officer, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on November 11, 2022. Hailing from an extensive performing arts leadership background, Conway brings expertise in operations and venue management to Overture Center. His most

The Guthrie Theater (Guthrie) has selected Joel Krause as Director of Production, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on November 21, 2022. Krause has been involved with the Guthrie since 2019, first as Production Manager, and then as Interim Production Manager. Collaborating closely with the creative

The Guthrie Theater (Guthrie) has selected Tracy Brigden as Senior Artistic Producer, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on October 31, 2022. Brigden arrives at the Guthrie having accumulated over 20 years of experience as a dynamic artistic leader and artist in Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional

New York City Children’s Theater (NYCCT) has selected Cathy Hung as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on February 6, 2023. Hung brings to NYCCT diversified executive experience in organizational assessment, strategic planning, community building, and Board development and governance. Prior to joining NYCCT,