MARK CLEMENTS NAMED REP’S NEXT ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

On October 7, 2009, the Milwaukee Repertory Theater Board of Trustees announced that it had chosen London native Mark Clements as its next Artistic Director. Mark will succeed current Artistic Director Joe Hanreddy, who has been with The Rep since the 1993/94 season. Mark has started working part-time to plan The Rep’s 2010/11 season, and will assume his new position full time next year while Joe finishes the 2009/10 season.

Following the announcement to staff and Board, Mark was in town for a week of media interviews and meetings with the Board, donors, other arts leaders and artistic staff. If you missed anything, you can go to milwaukeerep.com to catch up.

Mark’s whirlwind week in Milwaukee was topped off with a big celebration at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Over 200 people attended the event including Rep staff, Board, Milwaukee actors, theater professionals, theater supporters and local media. Mark addressed the gathered attendees and shared his excitement about accepting his new leadership post at The Rep, and expressed that he was honored to be following Joe Hanreddy as Artistic Director.

The Rep would like to thank everyone who attended the celebration and gave Mark such a warm welcome to Milwaukee. A special thanks also goes to Board of Trustees Member Patrick Smith, Harley-Davidson and Stacey Watson, Harley-Davidson Museum Director, as well as all of the wonderful Harley-Davidson Museum staff for making it such a memorable event. We would also like to thank Zeppos & Associates for their assistance in the Artistic Director announcement.

Cindy Moran, Public Relations Director