Long Wharf Theatre (Jacob G. Padrón, Artistic Dir; Kit Ingui, Acting Managing Dir) has announced Hope Chavez as its Artistic Producer. In the newly created role, Chavez will serve as the lead producer on staff and oversee all productions. She will partner with Padrón on both short and long-term artistic projects and provide strategic leadership in all areas of artistic programming. She will be instrumental in leading the operations of the theatre to ensure Long Wharf Theatre is producing all of its work at the highest level possible. She will also play a lead role in supporting the theatre’s work in the areas of inclusion, accessibility, and workplace culture. Prior to her appointment at Long Wharf Theatre, Hope served as the Programs Manager at A.R.T./New York, a service organization supporting the artistic visions and administrative needs of more than 410 nonprofit theatres in New York. Chavez plans to move to New Haven and will begin her appointment on September 3, 2019. Press contact: Deena Nicol-Blifford/Long Wharf (203/772-8242)...