The Board of Directors of the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre (SART) has announced the appointment of Janice Schreiber and Richard Seagle as Managing Artistic Co-Directors, effective immediately.
Both Schreiber and Seagle bring decades of experience to their new roles, having served as key artistic leaders within SART and the broader regional theatre community. Their combined expertise reflects a deep commitment to SART’s mission of producing professional performances that celebrate the culture and stories of Southern Appalachia.
“Janice and Richard have each demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership throughout their many years with SART,” said Dan Lunsford, Chair of the SART Board of Directors. “Their partnership as Co-Directors ensures the continued artistic excellence and stability of our organization.”
Janice Vertucci Schreiber has built an extensive career as an actor, director, and educator whose credits span regional and national stages. Her acclaimed performances include roles such as Sister Robert Anne in Nuncrackers, Yente and Golde in Fiddler on the Roof, Miss Hannigan in Annie, Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret, and Mama Rose in Gypsy. Schreiber has appeared with Circa’21 Dinner Playhouse, Jenny Wiley Theatre, East Carolina University’s Loessin Playhouse, and Haywood Arts Regional Theatre, among others. In addition to her professional credits, she has directed and taught theatre throughout Eastern North Carolina, mentoring generations of emerging artists.
Richard Seagle, a longtime designer, technical director, and technical theatre educator, has served Mars Hill University and SART for more than two decades. His design and technical direction credits include more than 50 productions, such as The Light in the Piazza, Harvey, Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming, The Laramie Project, and Cinderella. He has taught courses in theatrical design, lighting, stagecraft, and theatre history at Mars Hill University, He was inducted into the Catawba College Theatre Blue Masque Hall of Fame in 2015. His blend of technical artistry and educational leadership has made him a cornerstone of both SART and Mars Hill’s theatre program.
In their new roles, Schreiber and Seagle will oversee SART’s artistic programming, production schedules, and community collaborations—continuing over fifty years of professional theatre that enriches and reflects the life of the Southern Appalachian region.
Founded in 1975 and based on the campus of Mars Hill University, the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre is recognized for its professional productions and its role as a cultural cornerstone of Western North Carolina.
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