Everyman Theatre names Brandon Weinbrenner as new artistic director

Weinbrenner, currently the artistic director at the Alley Theatre in Houston, will take over the role in July 2026.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 6:07pm

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Everyman Theatre has selected Brandon Weinbrenner, the current associate artistic director at the Alley Theatre in Houston, as its next artistic director. Weinbrenner will succeed Everyman's founding artistic director, Vincent M. Lancisi, who is retiring in June 2026. Weinbrenner will move to Baltimore and begin his new role in July 2026.

Why it matters

Everyman Theatre is a prominent cultural institution in Baltimore, known for its ensemble of professional actors and diverse programming. Weinbrenner's appointment represents a significant transition for the theatre as it looks to build on its 35-year legacy under new artistic leadership.

The details

Weinbrenner, who lives with his husband, theatre director Mitchell Greco, and their dog Clyde, has directed numerous box office record-breaking plays at the Alley Theatre since joining the organization in 2013. He has also earned Best Director nominations for his work. In his new role, Weinbrenner will join a theatre known for featuring an ensemble of professional actors who perform regularly each season, an aspect with which he is familiar from his time at the Alley.

  • Weinbrenner will begin his new role as Everyman Theatre's artistic director in July 2026.
  • Everyman Theatre's founding artistic director, Vincent M. Lancisi, will retire in June 2026.

The players

Brandon Weinbrenner

The current associate artistic director at the Alley Theatre in Houston, who will become Everyman Theatre's next artistic director.

Vincent M. Lancisi

The founding artistic director of Everyman Theatre, who will retire in June 2026.

Marissa LaRose

Everyman Theatre's managing director since April 2020, who will collaborate with Weinbrenner to co-lead the theatre's operations.

Bryan Rakes

The president of Everyman Theatre's Board of Directors, which conducted the nationwide search to identify Lancisi's successor.

Mitchell Greco

Weinbrenner's husband, who is also a theatre director.

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What they’re saying

“We are fortunate to have found an exciting and vibrant artistic director who shares our cultural and artistic values and also has deep experience working with resident actors and artisans.”

— Bryan Rakes, Board president, Everyman Theatre (baltimorefishbowl.com)

“Everyman's Resident Company is central to our mission, and we're excited to see it flourish under Brandon's leadership. I am thrilled that our Board has hired Brandon, a respected and admired artistic leader, and I am excited to see him take the reins. I'm not just retiring; I'm joining the audience. This is an incredible moment for us in Baltimore and for the arts community!”

— Vincent M. Lancisi, Founding artistic director, Everyman Theatre (baltimorefishbowl.com)

“Serving Alley Theatre for over a decade has crystallized what I believe makes a vibrant theatrical home: community, collaboration, and respect. For 35 years, the team at Everyman Theatre has built an institution grounded in these same principles. I am honored to help carry forward Everyman's tradition of 'great stories, well told' for the Baltimore community.”

— Brandon Weinbrenner, Incoming artistic director, Everyman Theatre (baltimorefishbowl.com)

“Brandon leads with admirable passion and authenticity that complements the Everyman style. This, alongside his commitment to locally created artistic excellence, makes him an exciting partner to lead with as we collaborate on innovative ways to advance the theatre for Baltimore. I'm confident our joint leadership will propel Everyman strongly forward in the next chapter of this beloved organization!”

— Marissa LaRose, Managing director, Everyman Theatre (baltimorefishbowl.com)

What’s next

Weinbrenner will move to Baltimore and begin his new role as Everyman Theatre's artistic director in July 2026.

The takeaway

Everyman Theatre's selection of Brandon Weinbrenner as its new artistic director represents a significant transition for the prominent Baltimore cultural institution, as it looks to build on its 35-year legacy under new leadership committed to community, collaboration, and artistic excellence.