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COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS

With Geva's Co-CEO's

Elizbaeth Williamson

Artistic Director

James Haskins

Executive Director

A Community Conversation

Across the country, nonprofit regional theatres are navigating new audience habits, rising costs, and evolving expectations while continuing to create meaningful artistic experiences for their communities.

We invite you to join us at Geva Theatre for an open conversation with our Artistic Director Elizabeth Williamson and Executive Director James Haskins about the future of theatre, the challenges and opportunities facing our field, and how Geva is working to serve Rochester for generations to come.

Joined by moderator and former Community Foundation President & CEO Jennifer Leonard, together we’ll explore:

  • Geva’s vision for the future
  • The current state of nonprofit regional theatre
  • What matters most to our community

 

Most importantly, we want to hear from you! Whether you’re a longtime subscriber, occasional attendee, donor, community or education partner, volunteer, or first-time visitor, your perspective is an important part of this conversation.

Conversation Dates

Date: Thursday, July 23
Time: 5:30-7pm (Lobby opens at 5:00pm)
Location: Fielding Stage

Date: Saturday, July 25
Time: 10-11:30am (Lobby opens at 9:45am)
Location: Wilson Stage

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Space is limited. Seating is general admission. Advance registration is encouraged.

This conversation will focus on the future of theatre and Geva’s role in our community. We ask participants to engage respectfully and help us create a welcoming space for all voices. 

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ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON

Elizabeth Williamson (she/her) joined Geva as Artistic Director in 2022, to launch the theatre’s 50th Anniversary Season. An Obie Award winning director, Williamson is known internationally for her work as a dramaturg, director, adapter and producer. Broadway: Matthew López’ The Inheritance (Tony, Olivier, Critics Circle, Evening Standard, GLAAD, and Drama Desk Awards for Best Play, Outer Critics Circle Honoree), A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Tony Award for Best Musical), Anastasia. West End: The Inheritance. Off-Broadway: Sarah Gancher’s Russian Troll Farm, Dan O’Brien’s The Body of an American. Regional: About Face Theatre, ACT, the Alley, Cal Shakes, Court, Hartford Stage, the La Jolla Playhouse, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Pioneer Theatre, Steppenwolf, Theatre de La Jeune Lune, TheaterWorks Hartford, TheatreSquared, the Westport Country Playhouse, Williamstown Theatre Festival. Williamson previously served as Associate Artistic Director and Literary Manager at Pioneer Theatre Company in Salt Lake City and as Associate Artistic Director and Director of New Play Development at Hartford Stage. She received a 2007 NEA Fellowship in Literary Translation and is a member of SDC and LMDA. Education: M.St., Oxford University; B.A., Bennington College; trained at the Ecole Internationale de Théatre Jacques Lecoq.

JAMES HASKINS

James Haskins (he/him) is honored to serve as Geva Theatre’s Executive Director alongside Artistic Director Elizabeth Williamson, and Geva’s Board and staff. Prior to coming to Geva, James served as Managing Director of the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis after having completed a twelve-year tenure as Managing Director of The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia in partnership with Artistic Director Blanka Zizka. James began his work in theater administration at Circle Repertory Company and went on to work with a variety of theaters in New York and Seattle, most notably the Seattle Group Theatre. Upon moving to Philadelphia, he first worked as Managing Director of InterAct Theatre Company, while also serving on the Board of the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia as Chair of the Barrymore Awards Oversight Committee. He subsequently moved into the Executive Director position of the Theatre Alliance before joining the Wilma. As a theater artist, James acted in many productions before turning to theater administration and is most proud of his directorial and dramaturgical work on the plays of his husband Michael Whistler. James holds an MFA from the University of Washington and a BA from The College of Wooster in Ohio, where he previously served on the alumni board. Following the pandemic shutdown, James joined committees of the Minnesota Arts and Culture Coalition and the Professional Non-profit Theatre Coalition to help build support and funding for arts and culture. James is a member of the City of Rochester’s Arts and Creative Community Committee (AC3) and serves on the Board of the Rochester Downtown Development Corporation. In Philadelphia, he served on the Cultural Advisory Committee under former Mayor Michael Nutter, who officiated his wedding ceremony.

Parking Information

  • Thursday, July 23: The surface lot behind Geva will open starting at 4:30pm and is free of charge until 5:30pm. Starting at 5:30pm the lot fee is $8, cash or card.
  • Saturday July 25: The surface lot behind Geva will open starting at 9:15am and is free of charge. 
  • For both events, paid street parking is available in the area as well as in Washington Square Garage.

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