Managing Director
People's Light in Malvern, Pennsylvania seeks its next Managing Director to partner with Producing Artistic Director Zak Berkman in leading an exciting regional treasure with a unique campus, year-round productions, a long-standing Company of artists, and a meaningful role in both its community and the national theatre field. People’s Light serves as one of Pennsylvania’s largest professional non-profit theatres, known for its eclectic mix of productions and innovative work with young people.
Founded in 1974, People’s Light is a cultural and civic center with theatre at its core. People’s Light produces a season of productions with stories drawn from ancient times through tomorrow that have direct relevance to its communities and concerns. In support of this range, they produce classics, contemporary plays and musicals, and commission and produce new work: of our 452 productions, over a third (171) have been world or regional premieres. Our Company of Artists includes directors, designers, dramaturgs, teaching artists, stage managers, and actors.
Cynthia Fuhrman, TOCG Vice President/Executive Search, is leading the search process, reporting to a search committee made up of a mix of members of the People's Light Board of Trustees and Staff. We encourage you to apply by September 13, 2024.
Click below for the full description and the online application.
Note to Applicants:
All applications must be submitted through the application portal linked above, as we do not accept resumes or cover letters via email. Rest assured, a real human reviews every application we receive, and your application decision is not at the whim of AI or keyword filters. We seriously consider and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. While it may take a few weeks as we process and evaluate submissions, all applicants should expect follow-up regarding the status of their submissions. Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to offer detailed individualized feedback at this time. Thank you.
