John Martin. (Picture by Florida Repertory Theatre.(
FORT MYERS, FLA.: Florida Repertory Theatre has introduced that govt director John Martin will retire on the finish of the season. Martin has been with the theatre for 23 years.
“My love and devotion for Florida Rep, my many extraordinary colleagues, our tireless volunteers, and sumptuous contributors are unmeasured,” Martin stated in an announcement. “It has been my true pleasure to serve and I’ve loved every little thing now we have carried out collectively making certain a superb future.”
Earlier than coming to Florida Rep, Martin labored in group organizing, regulation, public administration, and nonprofit improvement. Along with his profession with the New York Metropolis Human Rights Fee, Martin beforehand served because the managing director of Theatre Rhinoceros. He has additionally served on the boards of nonprofits in New York, California, and Florida, and was a panelist for the Florida Division of Arts and Tradition for a few years.
“It has been an absolute honor to serve subsequent to John Martin,” Florida Rep producing inventive director Greg Longenhagen stated in an announcement. “John’s management during the last twenty-three years has been key to Florida Rep’s survival and endurance. He has been a real companion to me and a stabilizing drive for this theatre firm.”
The theatre’s board of administrators has launched a nationwide seek for the following govt director and plans to interview candidates all through the summer season.
Florida Repertory Theatre is dedicated to offering a first-class regional theatre for Southwest Florida. Based in 1998, Florida Rep creates, nurtures, and develops a various ensemble of theatre professionals and improves the group by the humanities. As of 2022, the theatre had a finances of roughly $4.1 million.
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