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ON THE QUEUE | I always enjoy listening to Credence Clearwater Revival, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles. I also have an unabashed love of funk— The Commodores, Kool and the Gang or Here Come the Mummies.
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DINNER DATE | The obvious answer is William Shakespeare. I’ d love to ask him what he thinks about his plays still being performed centuries later and all the different ways in which they are performed.
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How do you measure success in an arts organization where impact goes beyond ticket sales?
Ticket sales matter, of course, as they are the easiest measure of how fulsome our engagement is, but they aren’ t the whole story. I measure success by the conversations that happen in the lobby, the students who see their first play and feel inspired, the partnerships we build in our community. When someone tells me,“ This production changed how I see the world,” that’ s success.
What’ s one leadership lesson you’ ve learned in the theatre world that you think applies to any business?
Listen— truly listen. Whether it’ s a creative idea, a challenge or feedback, the best leadership comes from collaboration and openness. Theatre is built on trust and a shared vision, and that applies to any organization that wants to thrive.

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What keeps you creatively inspired— especially while handling the demands of an executive role?
I am so fortunate to work in a place where creative thought is around every turn and in every department. Walking in the building every morning is truly inspirational. I’ m also inspired by our audiences. Seeing a young person lean forward in their seat, or overhearing an audience member gasp at a moment on stage always reminds me of how fortunate I am to do the work that I get to do.
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