New role will help expand First Stage’s Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Justice efforts By First Stage - Jul 13th, 2021 04:47 pm
Samantha Montgomery. Photo courtesy of First Stage.
Milwaukee, WI – July 13, 2021 –First Stage is pleased to announce that
has been promoted to the newly created position of Artistic Inclusion and Community Engagement Director. Montgomery has held a long tenure with First Stage, working in many capacities including resident teaching artist, director and actor. She assumed her new role as of July 1, 2021.
In her new capacity, Samantha will work collaboratively with Artistic Director
Julia Magnasco. She will lead First Stage’s cross-departmental Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Justice (EDIJ) team while acting as a resource, guide and strategic planner. She will also help First Stage continue its journey to become a fully inclusive, equitable and just community, one that values a diversity of perspectives, traditi