The Commonweal Theatre Co. announces new administrative staff members and duties as it begins its twenty-second season producing live, professional theatre in historic downtown Lanesboro. Commonweal operates under a rare artist/administrator model where all company members share responsibility for both the business and performance aspects of the organization, which has been the foundation for the theatre’s sustainability since its founding in 1989.
In 2008, Commonweal launched its Apprenticeship Program, designed to immerse new and recent graduates of theatre programs in the artistic and administrative workings of a professional company, and two alumni of that program are joining the staff for the 2010 season. Sarah Hawkins (Ice Maidens, Private Eyes) will be Commonweal’s new Events Coordinator, managing rentals of the theatre and events hall and other special programs throughout the year.