Berkshire Opera Festival Appoints New President & CEO

By Francisco Salazar

The Berkshire Opera Festival has announced the appointment of Natalie Johnsonius Neubert as its new President and CEO.

Johnsonius Neubert comes to BOF with long and extensive experience in all facets of arts administration, with particular focus on development and marketing. Most recently, she served four years as Director of Development for Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, followed by three years as the Executive Director of the Berkshire Music School.

In a statement, Peter J. Graber-Lipperman, Chair of the Board of Directors said, “We are delighted that Natalie Johnsonius Neubert is joining BOF as President and Chief Executive Officer. Natalie is an experienced and proven leader in the Berkshire arts and culture community, and the Board looks forward to working with her to expand our programs and increase our impact in the communities we serve.”

Johnsonius Neubert added, “I am honored to join Berkshire Opera Festival as we celebrate the company’s 10th Anniversary Season. This milestone reflects BOF’s commitment to producing exceptional opera performances that entertain, enrich, and inspire the entire Berkshire community. I look forward to collaborating with our dedicated Board of Directors, staff, and artists to ensure that the transformative power of opera remains accessible to all and continues to resonate with audiences of every background.”

Johnsonius Neubert has 25 years of experience as an arts management professional working in programming, fundraising, and marketing for performing arts organizations including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the Dublin International Fringe Festival, Performance Space New York (formerly P.S. 122), Classic Stage Company, Nashville Shakespeare Festival, The Kitchen, the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York, LUMBERYARD/American Dance Institute, Shakespeare & Company, and the Berkshire Music School.

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