Richmond Triangle Players has announced that associate producer Lucian Restivo will assume the title of Artistic Director beginning with the upcoming season. He’ll will be the second Artistic Director in the theatre’s 27-year history (John Knapp held the post for over two decades). Restivo will continue to work alongside Executive Director Philip Crosby.

“I could not be more thrilled to have Lucian’s fine work for Triangle Players acknowledged in this way,” Crosby said. “He has been an integral and important part of this company for the last five years. His talents have touched every aspect of our productions, and have helped craft the very successful seasons we have produced.”

Since joining RTP in 2014, Restivo has guided all production aspects of the company, including scheduling, coordination of directors and design teams, and general production management, as well as occasional set, properties and sound designs. “I am so honored to be stepping into this new position at my artistic home in Richmond,” Restivo added. “Using the building blocks already in place, I am exhilarated to help guide Richmond Triangle Players’ success in mounting another 26 seasons.”

As local theatregoers will know, Lucian’s also an accomplished actor and director, including directing their acclaimed production of The Laramie Project earlier this season (as well as other shows for RTP and other companies). He’s also appeared onstage at RTP in 4 shows, in addition to roles with Swift Creek, 5th Wall, and Firehouse.

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