Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center Names New Director

The Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center (LVPAC) has named Scott Kenison Executive Director, effective immediately.

Kenison brings to LVPAC more than 20 years of experience from a wide range of management positions in the performing arts, most recently as Chief Operating Officer for the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington D.C.

The selection of Kenison for the leadership role at LVPAC comes after a thorough national search which began almost six months ago and attracted over 40 applicants.

Joan Seppala, Chair of the Executive Search Committee and President of LVPAC said, “After numerous interviews with members of the search committee and staff, Kenison emerged as the clear choice for the post. In addition to his solid experience as a theater administrator and fundraiser, Scott provides a vision of what the arts can do for a community. His programming creativity and collaborative interpersonal skills will unite our varied interests behind common goals.”

During his tenure at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, Kenison played a key role in developing and renovating the 58,000 square foot facility, making the community-based center the cornerstone of the thriving H Street NE arts and entertainment district of Washington D.C.

He was successful at increasing visibility for the arts in the region, building a diverse audience base through a highly acclaimed arts festival, a summer film series, stagecraft training and apprenticeship programs, and arts enrichment opportunities for young people.

These and other efforts helped fulfill Atlas’ mission to be an affordable venue for local professional, as well as fledgling arts groups. Kenison’s broad background includes all facets of the performing arts, from operations management, fundraising, and marketing, to producing and stage direction.

Prior to joining Atlas, Kenison served as a management consultant for the Washington Savoyards, DC’s professional musical theater company, and oversaw ticket operations and audience services for Studio Theater in Washington D.C. and for Edwards and Edwards in New York City.

He is a past member of the board of directors for Theater Alliance.

--Information and image provided by Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center