AMERICAN THEATRE | Emily Van Fleet Named Creede Rep Creative Director

CREEDE, COLO.: Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT) has named Emily Van Fleet their new inventive director. Van Fleet will be a part of the theatre on August third.

“I’ve identified Emily for over a decade as a collaborator, pal, and fellow parent-artist,” CRT managing director Morgan Manfredi mentioned in a press release. “She involves this place with an extended historical past and deep love for CRT and our group. I’m thrilled to welcome one other multi-talented girl to our employees and work carefully along with her towards Creede Rep’s shiny future.”

Van Fleet has been a member of the CRT appearing firm since 2012 and directed CRT’s 2018 manufacturing of The Wizard of Oz. Her regional appearing and directing credit embrace the Arvada Heart, Colorado Shakespeare Pageant, the Denver Heart for the Performing Arts, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Pageant, and Little Theatre of the Rockies, amongst others. Van Fleet holds a BA in musical theatre from the College of Northern Colorado.

“I knew from my very first season as an organization member that I needed to be part of CRT’s future,” Van Fleet mentioned in a press release. “I’m thrilled to be ushering CRT into this subsequent section and stay up for constructing lasting relationships with its patrons and group by entertaining, creative, and galvanizing storytelling.”

Van Fleet will exchange Kate Berry, who has served as CRT’s interim inventive director since final October, when longtime chief John DiAntonio left to steer Utah Shakespeare Pageant. Berry will proceed as advertising director.

Creede Repertory Theatre is a creative residence for the agricultural group of Creede, Colo. and past. CRT is dedicated to being a haven for inventive excellence, belonging, and intrinsic pleasure. As of 2021, the theatre had a funds of roughly $1.8 million.

Associated