American Repertory Theater
Elektra T. Newman is a versatile professional in the theatre and arts community, currently serving as a Props Artisan at American Repertory Theater since November 2023. With a strong background in theatrical operations and production, Elektra has held various roles, including Assistant Theatre Operations Coordinator and Technical Assistant at Suffolk University, Producing Artistic Director at Jumble Jumble Theatre Co. & Mass. Movie Mob, and Freelance Scenic Artist, Carpenter, and Lighting Technician at Huntington Theatre Company. Additional freelance work includes videography and lighting at Ball Square Films. Elektra is actively involved in multiple organizations, such as Boston Center for the Arts and The Gold Dust Orphans, and has been a Production Technician at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Theatre & Arts Administration from Suffolk University and a Certificate in Art School Preparation from Rhode Island School of Design.
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American Repertory Theater
The American Repertory Theater at Harvard University is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of theater, always including the audience as a partner. We focus on the research and development of groundbreaking theatrical experiences that catalyze dialogue and transformation. We believe that by engaging our hearts, minds and bodies, theater has the power to heal and imagine collective pathways forward. We commit to advancing public health in our practice and our programming, recognizing that racism in America is a national public health crisis. Our new home in Allston will be a breathable and healthy building envisioned as a town hall for the twenty-first century. Inspired by the model of a teaching hospital, the building will be a vibrant center for research, experiential pedagogy, and performance. We build community with our audiences, artists, students, staff, and neighbors across Greater Boston, embracing theater’s power to cultivate the full breadth and beauty of our shared humanity. We affirm and celebrate a multitude of perspectives and experiences that reflect the diversity of our country and world. We are dedicated to making a welcoming and accessible space for people of any identity, background, or ability. We hold the institution and each other responsible and accountable for living our shared values. There is no hierarchy to these values, they are all equally important and interrelated. We acknowledge that as an institution we must devote time to implementing and sustaining these values: We center anti-racism. We lead with inquiry. We believe in collaboration. We practice adaptability. We embrace regenerative practice.