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Janet Allen, artistic director

We’re in a time of change for many major theaters across the country with artistic directors turning over the keys. Why do you think that is?

A bunch of us are about the same age. We’ve all known we were getting ready to step away. It happens cyclically.

What sparked this decision for you?

It was not an abrupt decision by any means. I think the last three board chairs have known an approximate date. We needed the board chair to have plenty of

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