The Board of Directors of Nashville Repertory Theatre announced today that Micah-Shane Brewer would become the company’s next Artistic Director. Brewer will be promoted from his current position of Producer into the top artistic role at the company.

“On behalf of everyone at Nashville Repertory Theatre, I am honored to welcome Micah-Shane Brewer to the role of Artistic Director,” said Board President Lorrie Brouse. “His artistic leadership was instrumental to the Rep’s highly successful return to live programming after the pandemic. His extensive skills as a director, actor, musician, and educator will be huge assets to the organization, which is on an aggressive growth path as we head toward our 40^th anniversary season. This is truly an exciting time for Nashville Rep.” 

Brewer will be Nashville Rep’s fifth artistic director in its 38-year history. He first worked with the company as a teaching artist in 2020, and since 2021 he has held the title of Producer. In that role, he directed the Rep’s first production following the pandemic, the musical Ragtime, followed by three of the most successful shows in Nashville Rep history: Mary Poppins, Rent, and most recently Elf the Musical. During that time, he also directed the entertainment for the organization’s signature fundraising event Broadway Brunch.

“I am grateful that Nashville Rep’s Board of Directors has entrusted me with this role,” said Brewer. “Nashville is an inspiring place to call home, with so many wonderful opportunities to experience the performing arts. Nashville Rep is one of the leading arts institutions in the city, and the honor of guiding its artistic mission is exciting. Nashville Rep is unique among regional theatres in that we are committed to supporting and developing our local artists. I am looking forward to deepening our relationships as we grow our programming.”

Brewer’s career in the theatre spans over 20 years. In his native east Tennessee, he was the co-founder of the award-winning Encore Theatrical Company, where he served in various capacities from 2007 – 2018.  He has directed more than 90 productions in theatres across the Southeast, including Nashville Repertory Theatre, the Clarence Brown Theatre, Cardinal Stage Company, the Greenville Theatre, Encore Theatrical Company, the University of Mississippi, and more.

In addition to being a director, Brewer is also an actor, a music director, and an educator. He has been a member of Actor’s Equity Association since 2012. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in both Drama and Music from the University of North Carolina and a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Tennessee, and prior to joining Nashville Rep, he was an Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at the University of Mississippi and was a Lecturer at the University of Tennessee. 

Brewer will be joining Nashville Rep’s Executive Director Drew Ogle as part of the senior leadership team of the organization. “In his role as Producer over the last year and a half, Micah-Shane’s impact on the organization has been significant, both onstage and behind the scenes,” said Ogle.  “I have no doubt that he will serve the organization, our artists, and our audiences well in the years to come.” 

Brewer is currently directing Nashville Rep’s production of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, opening March 24 in TPAC’s Johnson Theatre, and he is curating the 2023-2024 Season that will be announced on March 12, 2023.

In addition, Nashville Rep will also present August Wilson’s Fences, which will be directed by Jon Royal and performed March 3 -5, as well as the musical Violet, directed by Tracey Copeland Halter, which will close the season May 12 -21. For tickets and information, visit www.nashvillerep.org or www.tpac.org. 

The Nashville Rep has been named Best Professional Theatre by the Nashville Scene, Best Local Theatre by The Tennessean, Largest Arts Organization by Nashville Business Journal, and recognized by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for 35 years of service to the community. The Rep’s shows, actors, directors, and designers have been honored by Nfocus, Nashville Scene, The Tennessean, and the First Night Awards.

Since 1985, Nashville Repertory Theatre has been Nashville’s premier regional theater, entertaining and inspiring audiences by creating exceptional theatre exploring the diversity of human experience. Nashville Rep produces work designed, built, and rehearsed in Nashville, by highly skilled actors, designers, directors, and technicians, creating the highest quality professional productions and serving as a cultural, educational, and economic resource in Nashville and Middle Tennessee communities. Nashville Rep is committed to bringing classic and contemporary theatre to Nashville that entertains and inspires by creating exceptional theatre exploring the diversity of human experience.