After a national search, the Board of Directors of Lyric Theatre is delighted to announce the hiring of Erin Evarts as Lyric’s next Executive Director. Erin has spent the past twelve years working in the Vermont non-profit sector, serving as the Executive Assistant to the CEO of Wake Robin since 2010. Erin also served as Development Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and is the Founder and Artistic Director of Neat, with a Twist. A native of Hinesburg, VT, Erin received a BFA in Theatrical Production and Stage Management from Emerson College.
Erin is well known in the Lyric community. Her Lyric membership dates back 20 years! She has served as the Production Supervisor of three Lyric shows: The Full Monty, RENT, and Hairspray. Erin was also the Director of Lyric’s sold-out production of White Christmas. Erin has worked in a variety of capacities for Lyric: hair, make-up, kid wrangling, costumes, promotions, and parties to name a few. In addition to her work with Lyric, she has worked with Vermont Stage Company, Stowe Theatre Guild, and has been an active member of the Junior League of the Champlain Valley.
Erin states, “Lyric Theatre Company has been a constant in Burlington for almost 50 years, providing high-quality entertainment and an outlet for creativity and cultivating local talent both on and off-stage. I will work tirelessly to preserve Lyric’s traditions while advancing its mission and helping it to expand as a non-profit artistic leader in our community. I’m thrilled to be able to step into this role with Lyric and look forward to fostering an empowering and collaborative environment for our volunteers, all while working in partnership with our Board and community partners to lead Lyric into an era of unparalleled success. On a personal level, I’m over the moon to be able to give back and help shape the future of an organization that has held a special place in my heart for many years.”
Erin will start her new position with Lyric Theatre on April 29, 2019, overlapping and training with Jose for approximately a month. Erin will also be working with and shadowing Jose during Lyric’s production of Mamma Mia! More information about Jose’s departure will be announced shortly. In the meantime, please join us in welcoming Erin!
