City Theatre artistic producer leaving for position in D.C. theater
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The artistic producer of City Theatre, based in Pittsburgh’s South Side, is leaving to take a similar position in the nation’s capital.
Reginald L. Douglas will join Studio Theatre in Washington, D.C., later this month as associate artistic director.
Since coming to City Theatre in 2015, Douglas earned a reputation as an advocate for creating new works and supporting new voices, including Kemp Powers’ “One Night in Miami,” the regional premiere of the off-Broadway work “Good Grief” at Point Park University, and a production of “Oklahoma” with a diverse cast.
We are excited to announce that Reginald L. Douglas will join Studio as our new Associate Artistic Director later this month. He comes to Studio from @City_Theatre in Pittsburgh, where he has served as Artistic Producer since 2015. pic.twitter.com/3blUulxk6M
— Studio Theatre (@Studio_Theatre) January 7, 2020
Douglas line-produced, helped curate and directed in the theater’s six-show season and new play development programs. He also helped to lead initiatives in equity, diversity and inclusion at the organization, which was founded in 1975.
“I think the world of Reg. He’s been an extraordinary colleague for five years,” said City Theatre managing director James McNeel. “He’s got a world of talent and passion and we’re sorry to see him go. He’s done tremendous things for Pittsburgh and City Theatre. I know the D.C. theatre scene really well, and I know the Studio Theatre scene really well and I think it’s a terrific, terrific fit.”
Douglas said that “D.C. has always been a favorite city of mine and I am so excited to be joining this inspiring artistic community. I cannot wait to get to work directing and producing theatre that reflects, engages and empowers the many diverse people that call this city home.”
City Theatre is considering whether to begin a search for a replacement for Douglas.
Douglas is a graduate of Georgetown University, where he earned a B.A. in theatre & performance studies and English, with a concentration in African American studies.