Dahveed Bullis, an award-winning actor and co-founder of Spokane Playwrights Laboratory, has stepped into the role of Artistic Director at Stage Left Theater as the first African American Artistic Director in the theater’s history – a significant milestone that deepens the company’s commitment to inclusive leadership and diverse storytelling, according to a news release.
Stage Left Theater has also announced the establishment of a new Tri-Leadership model. After a yearlong, deliberate search focused on alignment, purpose and community vision, Stage Left has named Kearney Jordan Olson as Managing Director and James Landsiedel as Technical Director. While Landsiedel has served as Technical Director for the past year, the appointments of Bullis and Olson reflect the culmination of a thoughtful and community-centered leadership transition.
“This marks a new era for Spokane theatre,” Bullis wrote in a news release. “We are dedicated to solidifying Stage Left’s legacy as a place where high-quality work is the standard. Our focus is on new works, local writers, and the true voice of the community. Spokane is not just a place where good art tours – Spokane is a place where great art begins.”