What is Portland’s Flagship Theater Looking For in Their Next Managing Leader? A Conversation with Marissa Wolf and Jelani Memory

Send a textA flagship theater, a city that loves to make things, and a leadership team ready to push past old limits. This conversation with Portland Center Stage Artistic Director Marissa Wolf and Board Chair Jelani Memory opens a candid window into how Portland Center Stage is building its next chapter. We trace the path from Marissa’s new-play roots and community-focused seasons to Jelani’s entrepreneurial approach to board leadership, revealing a clear-eyed view of what it takes to grow audiences, stabilize revenue, and keep the art at the center.Click the link here to apply for the Managing Director role. Applications for best consideration are due November 14. Subscribe for more conversations with arts leaders shaping what comes next, share this with a colleague who should hear it, and leave a review to help others find the show.