Theatre News Wire

The Board of Directors of Raven Theatre announced Cody Estle will step down as the company's Artistic Director at the end of November 2022, after serving as the company's artistic leader since 2017. Estle will join Milwaukee's Next Act Theatre as Artistic Director. During his five-year tenure as Raven's Artistic Director, Estle oversaw the company's transition from non-Equity to Equity status, the commissioning of seven new plays and the remodeling of Raven's two theatre spaces, among other accomplishments. Under his leadership, the company received 28 Jeff Award nominations and six Jeff Award wins.

Raven will soon begin a search process to fill the Artistic Director position. More information will be announced in the coming months.

Comments Raven Board President Stephen Johnson, "We are, of course, saddened that Cody is leaving Raven Theatre. His impact during his 14 years with the theater has been immense - both artistically and operationally. The theater would not be where it is without his faithful and steadfast efforts. We will miss him. We are greatly pleased for him with his next step in his career. We wish him nothing but the best as he brings his artistry to the Milwaukee theater community."

Cody Estle adds, "I'm very proud of what we have achieved together at Raven Theatre during my time as Artistic Director. Thank you to the Board, staff, artists and patrons for being an important part of this renaissance for the theater. Raven has shaped who I am and I'm very grateful for my time here. I look forward to seeing the theatre continue to soar."