The Alliance Theatre has chosen Brandon Kahn as its new managing director.
Kahn takes over for Mike Schleifer, who held the position for 11 years and left in March to become the next managing director of Lincoln Center Theatre in New York City.
“Being named the next Managing Director of the Alliance Theatre is truly a dream come true,” Kahn said in a press release. “The Alliance’s programming is bold, inspiring, and deeply resonant, and I can’t wait to help bring more exciting work to life.”
Kahn has served as the general manager of the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas, since 2018, where he worked closely with productions like “Born With Teeth,” which is set to play in the West End in London this fall. Prior to working at the Alley, Kahn worked with the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts, and also worked as a freelance stage manager for productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regionally.
In a joint statement, Jennings Hertz Artistic Directors Tinashe Kajese-Bolden and Christopher Moses welcomed Kahn’s wealth of experience.
“He brings not only a depth of professional experience to the job, but a genuine and enthusiastic belief in our particular mission and community,” they said. “His expertise and aspirational outlook are the perfect match for the Alliance and this city, as we continue to imagine bold new ways to grow our impact both here at home and on the national stage.”