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Children's Theatre Company names new managing director

Jill A. Anderson comes with 20 years of stage experience.

MINNEAPOLIS — Editor's Note: This video originally aired March 12, 2024. 

The Children's Theatre Company (CTC) has a fresh face at the helm — meet Jill A. Anderson, the new Managing Director. 

The theatre made the announcement in a media release Tuesday, though Anderson won't start in the position until July 22. She has been the managing director at Syracuse Stage since 2016.

"I am thrilled to join the staff, board, and artists of Children's Theatre Company, and to partner with Rick Dildine in leading this remarkable organization,” Anderson said. “I've long held CTC in the utmost regard, and am humbled by the opportunity to return to a community I love - and a theatre where I first worked more than 20 years ago - to build upon CTC's strong foundation with such a dedicated and talented team.”

Previously, Kimberley Motes held the position until October 2023 when she left to work at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Since then, CTC board member Steven J. Thompson has taken over in an interim capacity. 

In the upcoming season, the theater will host MOYA by Zip Zap Circus, "Drawing Lessons" and "Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas," among other shows. 

   

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