Elizabeth Williamson '99 Named Artistic Director of A.C.T.
OBIE Award winner Elizabeth Williamson '99 has been appointed the new Artistic Director of American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) in San Francisco, CA. She will assume the role on January 4, 2027.
Reports Broadway World:
"An internationally recognized theatermaker, Williamson has worked on Broadway, London's West End, Off-Broadway, at leading regional theaters across the United States, and internationally. Her Broadway and West End credits include serving as dramaturg and commissioner on Matthew López's Tony and Olivier Award-winning production, The Inheritance; dramaturg on the Tony Award-winning musical, Some Like It Hot; artistic producer and dramaturg on the Tony Award-nominated musical, Anastasia; and dramaturg on the Tony Award-winning musical, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Her film work includes serving as dramaturg on Amazon Studio's Red, White & Royal Blue, and her production with Jared Mezzocchi of Sarah Gancher's Russian Troll Farm live online during the COVID pandemic was recognized with a special OBIE.
"Williamson comes to A.C.T. from Geva Theatre in Rochester, New York, where she has served as Artistic Director since 2022. During her tenure, she has been celebrated for her inclusive leadership, launching the ROC Geva Pass with the City of Rochester, raising the company's national profile with shows transferring off-Broadway and around the country, expanding the company's engagement initiatives, and building multiple ongoing partnerships with artists, audiences and the Rochester communities."