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In Memoriam: Nino Novellino, President of Costume Armour

Nino Novellino, President of Costume Armour, died on June 11, 2021, from complications with Myasthenia Gravis. He was 80. We at Stage Directions send our sincere condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and the staff at Costume Armour. Here’s a video interview with Novellino in 2013 on his work as a theatrical sculptor and the work of the team at Costume Armour from the American Theatre Wing:

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Berkeley Rep Announces Sunshine Deffner as New Associate Managing Director

Sunshine Deffner

Berkeley Rep has named Sunshine Deffner as its new Associate Managing Director. Deffner previously worked as the Senior Director of Operations and Education for The California Symphony in Walnut Creek, where she served as an organizational leader for concert operations, artistic administration, program development, strategic partnerships, education programming, and general operations. At Berkeley Rep, Deffner will oversee new program initiatives that support the Rep’s commitment to relevance and diversity. She will also work closely with the Theatre’s Managing Director Susie Medak on the advancement of key priorities across the organization.Read More »Berkeley Rep Announces Sunshine Deffner as New Associate Managing Director