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Ian Belknap Named as New Artistic Director of The Acting Company

Ian Belknap
Ian Belknap

Ian Belknap has been named as the artistic director of The Acting Company. Co-founder Margot Harley, who has been serving as Producing Artistic Director, will now transition to the title of Producer.

Belknap first joined the company as Staff Repertory Director for the 2008-2009 season, and has served as the Associate Artistic Director of The Acting Company since 2009. Belknap also oversees The Acting Company’s education department and has forged new relationships with Columbia University’s Teachers College and Lincoln Center Theater.

He is directing the upcoming production of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, which will tour as part of The Acting Company’s 40th Anniversary Season in 2012-2013.

For more information, visit theactingcompany.org.