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Retirement Approaches for Producing Artistic Director Peter Altman

Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Peter Altman
courtesy of the Kansas City Repertory Theatre
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Peter Altman

In its more than 40 year history, the Kansas City Repertory Theatre has only had three artistic leaders: founder Dr. Patricia McIlrath, George Keathley, and Peter Altman. At the end of this month, after seven seasons as producing artistic director, Altman will retire. In a recent conversation with KCUR's Laura Spencer, Altman takes a look back at some of the highlights and reflects on the joy of presenting a new play. By Laura Spencer

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Kansas City, MO – In its more than 40 year history, the Kansas City Repertory Theatre has only had three artistic leaders: founder Dr. Patricia McIlrath, George Keathley, and Peter Altman. At the end of this month, after seven seasons as producing artistic director, Altman will retire. In a recent conversation with KCUR's Laura Spencer, Altman takes a look back at some of the highlights and reflects on the joy of presenting a new play.

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