Barrington Stage: Greg Reiner Named Managing Director
- - Barrington Stage Company (BSC) has tapped Greg Reiner, formerly director of theater and musical theater at the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), as its new managing...
- Reiner brings over two decades of experience in the nonprofit theater sector, with a focus on strategic leadership and cultural advocacy.
- Prior to his NEA role, Reiner held executive positions at Classic Stage Company and Tectonic Theater Project.
Greg Reiner, formerly of the National Endowment for the Arts, steps into the crucial role of Managing Director at Barrington Stage Company (BSC) on August 4th. Reiner, with over two decades in nonprofit theater, is set to expand BSC’s legacy and boost community engagement. His experience at the NEA, managing a multi-million dollar grant portfolio, positions him to considerably impact BSC’s future. News Directory 3 is following this story closely, understanding the importance of Reiner’s leadership role. His new role will include fundraising and community outreach. Alan Paul, BSC’s artistic director, is eager about the appointment, expecting a collaborative future. Reiner aims to ensure equitable access to theater. Discover what’s next as Reiner shapes the theater’s future.
Greg Reiner Named Barrington Stage Company Managing Director
Updated June 21, 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Barrington Stage Company (BSC) has tapped Greg Reiner, formerly director of theater and musical theater at the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), as its new managing director. He will officially step into the role on Aug. 4, following a national search conducted by Tom O’Connor Consulting Group.
Reiner brings over two decades of experience in the nonprofit theater sector, with a focus on strategic leadership and cultural advocacy. During his 10-year tenure at the NEA, Reiner managed a $6.2 million grant portfolio and spearheaded initiatives such as the High School Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge.
Prior to his NEA role, Reiner held executive positions at Classic Stage Company and Tectonic Theater Project. His experience also includes a period at The Actors’ Gang, where he oversaw revenue growth and the establishment of an education program. He began his career at Shakespeare Festival/LA.
“I’m excited to lead Barrington Stage Company in expanding its rich legacy and deepening community engagement,” Reiner said. “My experience at the National Endowment for the Arts showed me how the arts can unite communities, heal divisions, and transform lives.”
Alan Paul, BSC artistic director, expressed enthusiasm for Reiner’s appointment, citing his expertise from Tectonic Theater Project, Classic Stage Company, and the NEA. Paul said he looks forward to collaborating with Reiner on the theater’s future.
Barrington Stage Company, located in the Berkshires, operates with a $6.3 million budget as of 2023. Its mission centers on producing compelling theatrical works, developing new plays and musicals, and engaging the community thru educational outreach. Reiner’s role as managing director will be pivotal in shaping the company’s future. His experience at the NEA will inform his leadership role in expanding the theater’s reach and impact. He is expected to play a key role in fundraising and community outreach.
What’s next
Reiner is expected to focus on enhancing community engagement and ensuring equitable access to theater as he assumes his new position at Barrington stage Company.
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