New Artistic Leadership at The Passage Theatre
The Passage Theatre (TPT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Grace Bolander as Associate Artistic Director. Bolander, who has served as Marketing Director since 2017, will take on this new role alongside TPT's Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Cory Hardin.
Regarding Bolander's new leadership position, Hardin said, "As a team we are always working towards something unique, fundamentally human, and community oriented. Grace has championed these values since the beginning. She has a knack for communicating with and advocating for other artists."
Bolander remarked, "Now that we're entering our third season, we have a much stronger sense of our artistic voice as a company. I'm very excited to take on a new leadership role where I can help specify that vision and carve out a special place in Chicago for the work we do."
As Bolander assumes new responsibilities as Associate Artistic Director, The Passage Theatre will have staff position openings for the roles of Marketing Director and Director of Development. Those interested in the Marketing Director position may email a resume and cover letter to Grace Bolander at Marketing@ThePassageTheatre.com. Those interested in the Director of Development position may email Daniel Washelesky at Managing@ThePassageTheatre.com. While there is a small stipend attached, TPT is looking for individuals motivated by a passion for growing an emerging theatre company and joining an artistic family.
Artist Bio:
Grace Bolander is a Chicago-based actor and founding company member of The Passage Theatre. Originally from Columbus, she moved to Chicago to pursue her degree in Theatre and Performance Studies from the University of Chicago. Grace met TPT co-founders Cory Hardin and Alex Elam working at the School at Steppenwolf in 2017, and was recruited to the company soon after its founding . Since graduating, Grace has worked with several other Chicago companies, including First Floor Theatre, The New Colony, and Pegasus Theatre Chicago. She is a proud graduate of the 2019 ACADEMY at Black Box Acting Studio.