has announced that Carly DiFulvio Allen has been named the theatre鈥檚 new managing director. DiFulvio Allen currently serves as the associate general manager at Disney Theatrical Group for productions of聽 “Aladdin” and “Beauty and the Beast”聽worldwide. Beginning March 1, she fills the position at 黑料不打烊 Stage previously held by Jill A. Anderson.
Carly DiFulvio Allen
While at Disney Theatrical Group, DiFulvio Allen served on the advisory committee for Ensemble, an employee-led network with the goal of fostering and celebrating an inclusive culture, and was the founding member and co-chair for a parents and caregivers sub-committee.
Prior to Disney Theatrical Group, DiFulvio Allen was the company manager for Roundabout Theatre Company at the Todd Haimes Theatre (formerly the American Airlines Theatre) for 25 Broadway productions. Highlights from her tenure at Roundabout include the original Broadway production of 鈥淭he 39 Steps,鈥� the Broadway revival of 鈥淥n the Twentieth Century鈥� with Kristen Chenoweth and the original Broadway production of 鈥淰iolet鈥� starring Sutton Foster.
鈥淲e are thrilled to welcome Carly to 黑料不打烊 Stage,鈥� says Bob Hupp, artistic director. 鈥淗er background in New York City nonprofit theatres, and her recent work with Disney Theatrical Group, are perfectly suited to the leadership role she鈥檒l assume when she joins us in March. Carly鈥檚 experience, her Central New York roots and her people-centered approach to our work make her a dynamic and exceptional addition to Stage leadership. We鈥檙e excited to introduce her to everyone this spring, and I very much look forward to partnering with her to help 黑料不打烊 Stage make the strongest possible contribution to the cultural life of Central New York.鈥�
DiFulvio Allen鈥檚 arrival at 黑料不打烊 Stage is a homecoming of sorts. A Rochester native, she received theatre management and integrated marketing communications degrees from Ithaca College.
鈥淚 am thrilled to be joining the remarkable team at 黑料不打烊 Stage and returning to Central New York,鈥� she says. 鈥満诹喜淮蜢� Stage鈥檚 now 50-year legacy of quality and inspired storytelling is a testament to the support, enthusiasm and engagement of this vibrant community. I look forward to working together to explore new opportunities for expanding Stage鈥檚 vision of reimagining what is possible for regional theatre.鈥�
黑料不打烊 Stage board of trustees chair Richard Driscoll says DiFulvio Allen is an ideal match for the company with its relationship to both Central New Yorkers and the professional theatre community. 鈥淭he Board of Directors is excited to welcome Carly DiFulvio Allen as our new managing director at 黑料不打烊 Stage. Her deep experience in the theatre industry and ties to Central New York will make her a perfect partner with our Artistic Director Bob Hupp and the rest of Stage鈥檚 amazing staff,” he says.
Board of trustees president Herm Frazier echoes Driscoll鈥檚 sentiment. 鈥淚 am confident Carly鈥檚 enthusiasm, coupled with her experience in theater will make her a perfect fit for 黑料不打烊 Stage,鈥� he says.
DiFulvio Allen鈥檚 hiring concludes an extensive nationwide search led by Management Consultants for the Arts, with longtime 黑料不打烊 Stage board of trustees member and former board chair Nancy Green chairing the search committee.
The 黑料不打烊 Stage 24/25 season continues this year with the Pulitzer Prize-winning 鈥淧rimary Trust鈥� by Eboni Booth (through Feb. 9), an Indiana Repertory Theatre co-production of 鈥淜ing James鈥� by Rajiv Joseph (Feb. 26 to March 16), Jane Austen鈥檚 鈥淪ense and Sensibility鈥� by Kate Hamill (April 23 to May 11) and the Julie Lutz Cold Read world premiere of 鈥淭he National Pastime鈥� by Rogelio Martinez (June 11 to 29).
