Learn why women should be in leadership roles, hear about Rothman’s Tony Awards speech, and discover her thoughts on the “perfect production” as she leaves a prestigious nonprofit organization.
Carole Rothman, a 28-year-old director, co-founded Second Stage Theater in the 1970s with a colleague. Facing limited leadership opportunities for women, they aimed to give deserving plays another chance. Second Stage Theater has since become a prominent nonprofit theater in New York, staging works by American writers and nurturing award-winning productions.
With 45 years at the helm, Rothman, the founding artistic director and president, is stepping down. Despite her pride in the theater’s accomplishments, her departure is bittersweet. Evan Cabnet, the artistic director of LCT3, will succeed her.
Rothman’s final days are focused on a documentary about the Tony Kiser Theater, the Off-Broadway venue designed by Rem Koolhaas. The theater will be let go due to cost concerns, with Second Stage Theater moving its Off-Broadway productions to rented space at the nearby Signature Theater.
In an interview, Rothman, now 73, reflects on her challenges as a woman in the industry, her fondest memories, her biggest mishap, and her future in theater.
Carole Rothman, a trailblazing director, co-founded Second Stage Theater in the 1970s to give overlooked plays a platform. Over the years, the theater has become a key player in New York’s theater scene, showcasing works by American writers and fostering successful productions.
After 45 years of leading the theater, Rothman, the founding artistic director and president, is stepping down. Her departure marks the end of an era, with Evan Cabnet, the artistic director of LCT3, set to take the reins.
Rothman’s final days are occupied with a documentary on the Tony Kiser Theater, the Off-Broadway venue designed by Rem Koolhaas. The decision to let go of the theater due to financial reasons has left Rothman disappointed. Second Stage Theater will continue its Off-Broadway productions at rented space in the nearby Signature Theater.
In an interview, Rothman, now 73, reflects on her journey as a woman in the industry, her cherished moments, her biggest setbacks, and her future plans in the world of theater.
Source: The NY Times
