Mission:
Boston Theater Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit at the intersection of arts, athletics, and inclusion, dedicated to creating experiences for and about marginalized communities. We are rooted in the potential that shared experiences have to unite, uncover and illuminate. We are committed to creating programs that amplify voices that are often left out, including a particular focus on the LGBTQ+ community. Grounded in social responsibility, we champion inclusivity, work to break down financial barriers, and celebrate the transformative power we have as artists. 

With our innovative events, we strive to embody collaborative expression, celebrate our shared humanity, highlight the complexity of the human condition, and encourage important conversation..

Core Values:

• Social Awareness

• Actively anti-racist

• Artistic Excellence and integrity

• Promote Health and Wellness

• Collaboration

• Inclusivity

• Support the LGBTQ+ community

• Gender Expansive

Joey Frangieh he/him/his

Producing Artistic Director

Joey is the son of Lebanese immigrants. He is a director, designer, and producer. Joey made history as the youngest person to ever direct at the Shubert Theatre in its 110 years, when he directed Finish Line: A Documentary Play About the 2013 Boston Marathon. He has worked on Broadway four times, most recently as the assistant projection designer for the Tony Nominated play The Children and Saint Joan (projection programmer) both shows were with Manhattan Theater Club. He is the resident designer for the Boston Theater Critics Association. Previously he was the studio assistant for Tony Nominated lighting designer Justin Townsend.  He ran the 2017 and 2018 Boston Marathon and loves Ice Cream more than anything in the world. joeyfrangieh.com

Sophie rich she/her/hers

Education Director 

Sophie is a drama educator, director, actress, and a Boston native. Sophie graduated summa cum laude from Northwestern University, where she concentrated on theatre for young audiences and was awarded the Winifred Ward Award for creative drama. In addition to her work with Boston Theater Company, Sophie serves as the Education Coordinator of Watertown Children's Theatre. She teaches students of all ages at The Atrium School in Watertown, The Winsor School, Wheelock Family Theater, Stoneham Theatre, and more. She can be seen performing on KidStage at the Boston Children's Museum, and she is also a member of Theatre Espresso. 

board of directors

Casey Baines, she/her/hers - Senior Director of Communications at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.

Gianne Doherty, she/her/hers - Founder of Organic Bath Co. and the WELL Summit.

Sierra Hammond, she/her/hers - Voice Faculty at Alabama A&M University and Opera Hunstville Production Manager.

Paula McLaughlin, she/her/hers - Chief Advancement Officer, House of Possibilities.

Lisa Rafferty, she/her/hers - Professor at Bridgewater State University, playwright, director.

Erica Shom, she/her/hers - Assistant Vice President, Community Relations Officer, Needham Bank

Dr. Nancy Kindelan, she/her/hers - Author and editor, Palgrave Macmillan. Professor Emerita, Department of Theatre, Northeastern University.

Nicole Leonard, she/her/hers - Associate Director, Institutional Giving & Development, WBUR.