Ogunquit Playhouse Appoints Deborah Warren as Managing Director
Tom O’Connor Consulting Group (TOCG) is pleased to announce that Deborah Warren (she/her) has been appointed Managing Director by Ogunquit Playhouse (Bradford T. Kenney, Executive Artistic Director) in Ogunquit, ME, following our extensive national search.
As shared in a release from the company, Deborah Warren comes to Ogunquit Playhouse from Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles, where she’s directed marketing, publicity, advertising and sales campaigns for over 80 productions at the Ahmanson, Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre. Prior to joining Center Theatre Group, Deborah held senior level positions at Disney Theatrical, served as the head of the west coast office of advertising firm Serino Coyne, and worked with Manhattan Theatre Club, Hartford Stage, New Dramatists, and the Berkshire Theatre Festival, among other prestigious performing arts organizations.
“Deborah’s career has taken her from major cultural forces like Disney Theatrical and Manhattan Theatre Club in New York City to Los Angeles for her distinguished work at Center Theater Group,” commented Ogunquit Playhouse Executive Artistic Director Bradford T. Kenney. “We are so pleased to have her cross the country once again as a vital new addition to the Ogunquit Playhouse family. Deborah comes to us as we look forward to the theatre’s upcoming renovation and at a time when our vision for our theater’s future is brighter than ever.”
Playhouse Board President Ben Auger said, “Deborah brings a wealth of theatrical passion and experience to The Playhouse, with an impressive career spanning the country and 20 years. We are immensely proud to welcome her to Ogunquit.”
“It is an honor to join Brad in the leadership of this incredible organization,” said Deborah Warren. “The Playhouse has a rich legacy and a bright future ahead. I look forward to working with Brad, the Board, the staff, and meeting the community of supporters and audiences.”
“Deborah is both a theatre industry powerhouse and a thoughtful and compassionate leader–just the right match for the next chapter of Ogunquit Playhouse,” said Tom O’Connor, President of TOCG who co-led the search with VP Cynthia Fuhrman. “We couldn’t be more excited for her, for Brad, and for the wonderful Staff and Board of The Playhouse. They bring so much to their local community, and we can’t wait to see what they will all do together.”
About Ogunquit Playhouse
For 91 years, Ogunquit Playhouse has been the artistic gateway to Maine's southern seacoast, self-producing world-class Regional Theatre and inclusive Arts Education programs, nurturing a creative and communal hearth for all ages. This power coupling of The Playhouse and a quaint seaside village offers visitors and locals a wealth of fabulous experiences. Ogunquit is more than just a beach community, but a destination within a destination for vacationers from around the world. Visit ogunquitplayhouse.org and follow @ogunquitplayhouse on all social media platforms
About Tom O’Connor Consulting Group
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