The appointment brings McCraney full circle with the Geffen in Westwood where he presented his critically acclaimed work 'Choir Boy' starring Jeremy Pope in 2014.
McCraney replaces Matt Shakman in the role. Shakman, a director of TV, film and theater projects, joined the Geffen as artistic director in 2017. In August 2022, he announced he would be departing come February 2023, and a committee commenced a months-long search for a replacement.
McCraney has history with the Geffen. In 2014, the Westwood-based theater presented his critically acclaimed playat the Gil Cates Theater with a creative team that included director Trip Cullman and star Jeremy Pope. In February 2020, he was part of the new Geffen Playhouse artist residency announced with Cast Iron Entertainment, a cohort of artists also including Sterling K. Brown, Glenn Davis, Brian Tyree Henry, Jon Michael Hill and André Holland.
Geffen Playhouse executive director and CEO Gil Cates Jr. noted McCraney’s full-circle moment with the venue. “First and foremost, he is an exceptional artist and storyteller, and a true visionary with extraordinary ideas for where we can go as a theater, as a home for artists and as part of the cultural landscape in Los Angeles.”
Added Adi Greenberg, chair of the board of directors: “As an award-winning writer, producer and educator, he is a force of creativity and uniquely suited to lead our theater’s artistic vision. Together with Gil Cates, Jr., they are a powerhouse team who will embrace the evolution taking place in the industry, make bold, innovative choices and ensure Geffen Playhouse is well-positioned for the future.
McCraney, a native of Miami, has also worked as a producer and educator. He’s known for the trilogy,
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