Laura Penn
LAURA PENN (Executive Director) began her tenure at Stage Directors and Choreographers Societ (SDC) in 2008. During her first year she has implemented a three-year strategic plan, initiated a branding campaign and launched a year-long celebration of SDC's 50th anniversary. While keeping a keen eye on the challenges currently facing our industry, Laura has begun to forge partnerships with key industry constituents, focusing on improving the Union's communications capabilities. Before joining SDC, Laura was the Managing Director of Seattle's Intiman Theatre for fourteen years. Under her leadership Intiman received the 2006 Regional Theatre Tony Award. She has served as an advocate and catalyst for civic dialogue and community building in the Puget Sound, and she received the "Seattle Distinguished Citizen" Medal from Mayor Paul Schell in 2001. Prior to Intiman, Laura worked at Seattle Rep and Arena Stage. Bio as of January, 2011. American Theatre Wing programs, interviews and/or credits include: SDCF Masters of the Stage (audio) Rob Ashford and Michael Grandage - December, 2010 - Listen Now. Anne Kauffman and Jonathan Moscone - November, 2010 - Listen Now.