AACT Virtual Masterclasses are 75 to 90-minute, in-depth explorations of specific skills or topics, offered every other month. These online presentations are designed to provide new perspectives, powerful strategies, and ways to unleash your creativity. Masterclass Description: A change in leadership can be among the most critical, visible, and stressful times for arts organizations–particularly when the outgoing leader leaves a decades-long legacy. But with proper planning, Change can mean Opportunity. Discover successful strategies for your organization, its current leadership, and board of directors, whether your transition is in six months or six years.     Registration: $15 for AACT Members; $25 for non-members

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Presenter: 

David R. Kilpatrick – Executive Director, Des Moines Playhouse (Des Moines, IA)

David has experienced leadership transitions from all sides. Prior to becoming the executive director at the Des Moines Community Playhouse in 2017, David was the executive director of the La Crosse Community Theater (La Crosse, WI) and artistic director of the Old Creamery Theatre Company in Amana, IA, where he engineered a smooth transition following its founding director’s retirement. David has worked professionally as a lighting designer, stage manager, production manager, and more. He has degrees from George Mason University, Missouri State, and University of Missouri.    

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