It’s what I’ve been characterizing as an energetic evolution.”Īdded Medak in a statement, “I couldn’t be happier about having Johanna join us.

And she has the necessary desire to bring her own perspective to that work. What Johanna brings is a respect for the eclecticism that has been a hallmark of this company, our unusual mix of classics, new work, and musicals. And we were also all drawn to her warmth and character. She has strong leadership skills and works as a generous collaborator. He said the board’s vote was unanimous and praised Pfaelzer’s “great taste and a keen aesthetic eye. “On behalf of the board of trustees, it is my great honor to welcome Johanna Pfaelzer,” says board president Stewart Owen in a statement. Pfaelzer will plan Berkeley Rep’s 2019-20 season. Taccone will have served 33 years with Berkeley Rep, 21 of them as artistic director. 1, 2019, after Taccone steps down next August. Pfaelzer, currently artistic director of New York Stage and Film in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., will join Berkeley Rep’s long-time managing director, Susan Medak, at the job on Sept. continues, with the announcement today that Johanna Pfaelzer will succeed Tony Taccone as new artistic director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre, a $20-million theatre in the East Bay now in its 50th year. BERKELEY, CALIF.: The tide of leadership change at flagship theatres in the U.S.

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