Artistic Director David Ira Goldstein Will Leave Arizona Theatre ...

29 years. After his departure from ATC, Goldstein plans to remain in Arizona with his wife, KJZZ radio announcer Michele Robins. Trustee Emeritus Bill Sheppard, who was on the Search Committee that hired Goldstein in 1991 and remains active on ATC’s Board, added “Over the years David Ira Goldstein has provided the entire State of Arizona with hours of first class theatre. Along the way he has become a good friend. He and Michele are like part of my family. Arizona Theatre Company will truly miss his fine artistry.” Of David’s departure, Mark Cole, ATC Managing Director added, “David has been instrumental in bringing inspiring and award-­‐winning theater to Arizona’s stages for 21 seasons with ATC. Whether looking at this season’s production of “Clybourne Park,” which was a 2011 Pulitzer Prize winner and 2012 Tony Award winner for best play, or looking forward to next season’s “Other Desert Cities,” which had 5 nominations for the 2012 Tony Awards and was a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, David has always been committed to providing our audiences with outstanding and thought-­‐provoking productions. David leaves with our gratitude for his many years of dedicated service and our very best wishes for his future endeavors.” ATC also announced that following his departure in December, Goldstein will be granted the title of Artistic Director Emeritus. About Arizona Theatre Company Touching lives through the power of theatre, Arizona Theatre Company (ATC), is the preeminent professional theatre in the Southwest. Boasting the largest seasonal subscriber base in the performing arts in Arizona, ATC is the only resident company in the US that benefits from a two-­‐city operation. Now in its 46th season, more than 130,000 people a year attend performances at the historic Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, and the intimate and elegant Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix. Each season of shows reflect the rich variety of world drama -­‐ from classics to contemporary plays, from musicals to new works -­‐ along with a wide array of outreach programs, educational opportunities, access initiatives and new play programs. ###