ELISA SPENCER-KAPLAN NAMED MANAGING DIRECTOR AT THEATER LATTÉ DA
/Spencer-Kaplan brings with her 20 years experience in theater management in New York City, Chicago
and central Florida.
(Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN) Theater Latté Da (TLD) announced today that it has chosen Elisa Spencer-Kaplan as its next Managing Director, co-leading the organization with Founding Artistic Director Peter Rothstein. Spencer-Kaplan served five years as Executive Director of The Acting Company in New York City. The Tony Award-winning repertory theater presents national tours as well as Off-Broadway repertory seasons in New York City and Shakespeare tours in New York City schools, while focused on new play development, a reading series, and K-12 education programs serving students in economically disadvantaged communities, both locally and nationally. Prior to joining The Acting Company, she worked in administrative, finance and planning roles at Second Stage Theatre, York Theatre and CAP21 Conservatory and Theatre Company, all in New York City. Her career also includes work with the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis and Shattered Globe Theatre in Chicago. Spencer-Kaplan most recently served as Managing Director at Garden Theatre in Winter Garden, FL.
"I couldn’t be more excited to be joining Theater Latté Da as its next Managing Director. As a proud Minnesotan, I have watched with great admiration over the years as Latté Da has grown to become a distinctive, impactful contributor to American musical theater that extends the Twin Cities' legacy of artistic excellence. I'm honored to have the opportunity to work alongside Peter Rothstein to lead this important organization forward."
A native of Minnesota and graduate of Carleton College in Northfield, MN, Spencer-Kaplan holds an MFA in Theater Management from Yale School of Drama. She brings proven leadership, management, development and fundraising experience to her new role at Theater Latté Da, as well as a passion for musical theater and a deep commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Founding artistic director Peter Rothstein shares, “Elisa is a dynamic arts leader. Her vast experience in New York theater, outreach and education, and her focus on musical theater in particular, make her the ideal leader for Theater Latté Da at this time.”
“Elisa’s experience, passion for musical theater, and thoughtful leadership style is such a compliment to Peter’s talents,” shares Theater Latté Da’s board chair, Kevin Winge. Together, they will make a powerful team to co-lead Theater Latté Da through the next exciting chapter of our history. We’re excited to welcome Elisa back to the Twin Cities.”
About Theater Latté Da
Founded in 1998, Theater Latté Da is committed to creating new and adventurous musical theater. Since its inception, TLD has presented 78 Mainstage productions, including 12 world premieres, and 13 area premieres. Each has garnered critical acclaim and earned its artists and TLD a host of local and national awards.
