Pasadena Playhouse Welcomes Stephen Eich
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Stephen Eich, the managing director of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company from 1979 to 1995, is the new executive director of the Pasadena Playhouse. Mr. Eich is a producer, manager, teacher, and director with 30 years experience in both the commercial and not-for-profit professional theatre. From 1979 to 1995, he was the Managing Director of Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company where he produced over 125 productions including the 1990 Tony Award-winning Best Play, The Grapes of Wrath
As Executive Director, Eich, in partnership with Artistic Director Sheldon Epps, will manage all business and administrative functions of the Playhouse. He will work closely with the Board and staff to continue to increase the theatre’s capital to assure the Playhouse’s growth and ongoing success.
“The Board of Directors is thrilled to welcome Stephen Eich into the Pasadena Playhouse family. As our new Executive Director, Stephen brings his theatre expertise, thoughtful collaborative style and keen managerial skills to our stage and boardroom. We look to him, in partnership with our outstanding Artistic Director Sheldon Epps, to broaden the national and international prestige that the Pasadena Playhouse celebrates today,” said Pasadena Playhouse Board Chairman Michele Dedeaux Engemann.
“I am extremely excited to become a part of the significant and important legacy of the Pasadena Playhouse. The ongoing artistic excellence of this organization, led by Artistic Director Sheldon Epps, coupled with the passion and commitment of their dedicated Board of Directors and a skilled administrative staff provides a great foundation on which to build continued success. I look forward with great enthusiasm to contributing to the dynamic future of this great company,” said newly appointed Pasadena Playhouse Executive Director Stephen Eich.
