Two theatre veterans have accepted executive leadership positions at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. Robyne Parrish has been named the theatre’s new artistic director, and interim managing director Pete Herber has been named to the staff permanently as producing director.

Parrish was selected from among 81 applicants from across North America and emerged as the top choice after a months-long process of interviews and visits. Parrish is an award-winning multi-hyphenate theatre artist: director, actor, educator, playwright and producer. She has been a working actor for more than 30 years both off-Broadway (“Sleep No More”) and across the country.

Herber, who has served as interim managing director of the theatre since February, also boasts more than three decades of theatre experience as an actor, producer, company manager and stage manager. He appeared on Broadway and the national tour of “Les Misérables” and on the national tour of “Kiss of the Spider Woman” with Chita Rivera. He has produced Broadway, off-Broadway, and regionally across the country.

Herber will immediately assume his new title and added responsibilities. Parrish will wrap up her obligations in New York and will arrive in Arrow Rock in mid-September. In the meantime, she will participate with the staff and board remotely, and will play an integral role in choosing the 2026 season, which will be announced in late September.

The Lyceum’s 64th season is underway and runs through December 2025. Information on all productions in the 2025 season can be found at LyceumTheatre.org.