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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lily Kwan, Ikwan@itamitheater.com SEATTLE (April 10)-Following the recent announcement that Artistic Director Lucas Freeland has stepped down, the Itami Theater Board of Directors has appointed Xu Li as the interim artistic director. — [1] -. Ms. Li has been at Itami for ten years, serving as director of new play development. Ms. Li has been pivotal in Itami's artistic direction. — (2] - -. She will continue to guide the play selection for next season. "I am honored that the board trusts me to carry forward the work that the entire team at Itami Theater has established," said Ms. Li. "I am excited to work with our dedicated staff, everyone from stagehands to costume designers, to build a thrilling season next year." In addition to overseeing the development of new plays for the theater, Ms. Li is a director. — [3] —. Later this season, she will direct Forest Creatures, written by the award-winning playwright May Nunes. "Ms. Li is a wise choice to serve as Itami's interim artistic director," savs Executive Director John Stojanowski. "Her deep theatrical knowledge will help Itami Theater continue its artistic endeavors after the departure of Mr. Freeland and during the search for a permanent artistic director." - [4] —. The board of directors is committed to taking its time in its search for a permanent artistic director. The board is pursuing candidates from across the country and expects the hiring process to take six to nine months.

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