“Kate’s success extends to the national theatre community. She is an Executive Committee Board Member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), a key industry service organization,” said Mr. McCay. “Through this lens, Kate brings insight on the arts throughout the U.S. She is obviously well respected by her peers in the field.”

Ms. Warner served as Artistic Associate with Dad’s Garage from 2003–2005 before assuming the leadership as Artistic Director in 2005. In that role, she has produced and directed five world premieres and directed many critically acclaimed shows which garnered her two Suzi Bass Nominations and Awards for Best Director in 2008 and 2006, respectively. In addition to her directing work at Dad’s Garage, she has directed at Magic Theatre in San Francisco, Actor’s Express and Theatrical Outfit in Atlanta, and American Stage Theatre in Tampa Bay, among others. During Kate’s tenure, Dad’s Garage expanded its budget by 30% and increased the audience to over 30,000 patrons, while maintaining a fiscally sound operation.

Prior to joining Dad’s Garage, Ms. Warner was the Managing Director/Artistic Associate with Atlanta's Theatrical Outfit, where she developed and oversaw an award-winning strategic plan to move the company into its new $5.4 million home, a renovated downtown Atlanta landmark.

In addition to serving as a board member of TCG, Ms. Warner is co-chair of the 2009 TCG National Conference. She is also a member and facilitator of the Lincoln Center Theatre Director’s Lab in New York and a member and panelist of the Directors Lab West in Los Angeles. In the summer of 2004, Ms. Warner completed the Executive Program for Non-profit leaders in the Arts at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and the New Artistic Leadership Institute with TCG/Dance USA at the McCarter Theatre. She is a graduate of Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Mich. with degrees in Theatre and Anthropology.

"I am thrilled that Kate is joining the New Rep family, and I am looking forward to partnering with her in advancing New Rep,” commented Harriet Sheets, Managing Director of New Rep. “Our audience, our artists, and our theatre colleagues are going to welcome her energy, her collaborative nature, and her artistic style. Kate will make a great addition to the Boston arts community.

“I was attracted to the mission and the quality work at New Rep and am very excited to work with this theatre that has such a strong reputation with Boston artists,” said Ms. Warner. “My aesthetic aligns with New Rep’s, and I look forward to pursuing works that are relevant to the community.” Ms. Warner will start her new position this spring. She succeeds Rick Lombardo who has been named Artistic Director of San Jose Repertory Theatre.

posted Feb 5, 2009

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