Benjamin Hanna will begin his tenure as Indiana Repertory Theatre's next artistic director after serving as its associate artistic director.
Indiana Repertory Theatre and the board of directors have selected the theater's next artistic director, and it's someone already well-known to Indianapolis audiences. Benjamin Hanna, the current associate artistic director, will begin his new post July 1.after about 40 years at the theater, on the transition. Hanna will co-lead the organization with Managing Director Suzanne Sweeney.
“In our next chapter, I envision a theatre that is nationally celebrated, revered for producing challenging new works of the highest caliber, and is known as a leader in modeling equity and inclusion," Hanna stated in a news release from Indiana Repertory Theatre."I aspire to break down historic barriers to the Theatre and welcome new audiences by building community-responsive programming.
During Hanna's five years as associate artistic director, he showed a commitment to equity and a leadership style that focuses on creating art for and with everyone, the release said. He has helped execute the theater's that include employing more people of color at the IRT, sharing diverse perspectives in post-show discussions, and acknowledging those who have been historically excluded and those on whose ancestral lands the theater stands., according to the release.
“It was important for IRT to consider the whole field when contemplating its next leader,” Board Chair Mark Shaffer said in the release. “After engaging with a nationally diverse and impressive pool of candidates, Hanna emerged as the best fit due to his talent, passion, and inclusive leadership style."
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