Lisa Mallette
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Now in her thirteenth season at City Lights, and her tenth as Executive Artistic Director, Lisa Mallette is also a member of the Theatre Bay Area Board of Directors, and chairs the TBA Theatre Services Committee. She is a graduate of both the Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts in Santa Maria, California, and of the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City – where she studied under the late, great Sanford Meisner – and she is a proud member of Actors Equity Association, the Screen ... view more »

ARTIST LAUREATE AWARD INFO

What do you do now? Has your art evolved or changed?

I was incredibly honored to be recognized in this way, especially considering the vast number of talented artists in our community.

What is one piece of advice you would give to an emerging artist?

I am still the Executive Artistic Director for City Lights Theater Company. Here are some photos of past productions I?ve directed: https://www.flickr.com/photos/75857177@N07/sets/72157647013630840/ I hope that my art is always evolving and changing for the better. I challenge myself in everything I do.

Briefly, how would you describe the state of the arts locally, as well as national and beyond?

Keep doing what you are doing if it is in your heart!! Always continue to challenge yourself in your art form. Some of the best results come from mistakes and failures.

General public apathy - theater makers passionate and creative - good work!!! Need stronger advocacy and corporate partnerships.