Williamstown Theatre Festival has named Kit Ingui as its new managing director of operations and advancement. Ingui will succeed Eric Gershman in November. Gershman has been serving in the role on an interim basis since the beginning of this year. Ingui was previously the managing director of Long Wharf Theatre.

Ingui will work in partnership with Raphael Picciarelli, managing director of strategy and transformation, along with the Festival's newly formed Creative Collective, led by Creative Director Jeremy O. Harris.

“Regional theatres are at a crucial moment to captivate new audiences and re-establish performing arts as a cornerstone of culture, and both Williamstown Theatre Festival and Long Wharf Theatre are shining examples of this creative, transformative work," says Ingui in a statement. "I am thrilled to foster new relationships and execute new ideas in partnership with Raphael Picciarelli for the community of Williamstown Theatre Festival and look forward to cheering on my colleagues and friends in New Haven, especially my visionary partner of five years Jacob G. Padrón.”

“It's so thrilling to arrive at a key milestone in our journey of transformation with the rounding out of our leadership team," adds Picciarelli. "We knew that in order to successfully implement a new collective leadership model, we needed a co-managing director who is a true collaborator and an innovator in the field. Kit's trailblazing work at Long Wharf has been the talk of the American theatre, and it's exactly the type of bold visionary transformation that we're after. I cannot wait to partner with Kit as we realize an ambitious future for Williamstown Theatre Festival in the years to come."

WTF's national search for Ingui's role was facilitated by Tom O'Connor Consulting Group along with a search committee comprising WTF artists, staff, and board members.