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M&T Bank Presents CEOs You Should Know: Sean Elias, Executive Director, The DC Arts Center

As part of iHeartMedia’s commitment to the communities they serve, Sean Elias, Executive Director of The DC Arts Center was featured on CEO's You Should Know, a weekly program feature that profiles the businesses that drive our regional economy. CEO's You Should Know will air each Monday in prime morning drive across IHeartMedia's portfolio of five broadcast properties.

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DCAC Welcomes New Executive Director Sean Elias

The DC Arts Center has named Sean Elias as its new Executive Director. He arrives on the heels of the departure of B. Stanley, who served as Director for nearly 28 years. The selection Committee spent several months in interviews in hopes to find the right person to take over the 33 year old arts organization in Adams Morgan. “We wanted to get someone who could embrace the mission and history of the organization while bringing fresh energy and perspective,” says Board Chair Philip Barlow. “We feel that Sean will be a great fit and look forward to working with him to build on our past accomplishments,” he adds.

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Sean Elias Named a 2021 Voyage Baltimore Rising Star

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sean Elias one of Voyage Baltimore's 2021 Rising Stars. We’re thrilled to have a chance to share Sean's story and successes as Artistic Director of Iron Crow Theatre and Chair of the Upper School Department of Performing Arts at the Jemicy School.

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Sean Elias Speaks to Leadership & Artistic Direction at American University's Emerging Arts Leaders Symposium

The Emerging Arts Leaders Symposium (EALS) is held each spring at American University, offering dynamic discussions with experienced leaders in the field about the issues, unique or universal, that affect arts organizations. At the 2020 Emerging Arts Leaders Symposium, Heritage Theatre Festival's Jenny Wales, Iron Crow Theatre's Sean Elias, Olney Theatre Center's Jason Loewith, and Wolly Mammoth Theatre's Maria Goyanez join EALS Moderator J.R. Watson for the Leadership and Artistic Direction in the Performing Arts Panel.

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Jemicy School Thespians Selected to Attend International Thespian Festival

Thousands of middle and high school groups apply to perform at The Educational Theatre Association’s International Thespian Festival each year, but only a handful are chosen. This year, Owings Mills’ Jemicy School is one of those groups. Thousands of middle and high school groups apply to perform at The Educational Theatre Association’s International Thespian Festival each year, but only a handful are chosen. This year, Under the direction of Sean Elias, The Jemicy School is one of those groups. The troupe’s hard work and passion earned them the coveted main stage invitation.

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Sean Elias Named 1 of 30 Baltimore Visionaries by Baltimore Magazine

Before any blueprints are drawn, renderings are developed, or ribbons are cut, all big ideas start with a vision. Whether it is the proverbial light-bulb moment or an idea that builds gradually, nagging away at us until it fully takes shape, change starts internally. And Baltimore is a city primed and ready for that sort of change. The following 30 people represent the impetus for this kind of revolution, putting their noses to the grindstone every day without much fanfare or limelight. In a time when the news is dominated by the negative, this group of change-makers, ages 16 to 66, is reinforcing the power of the positive. From developing virtual-reality programs and building accessible public transportation to educating kids through the arts and working to eradicate food deserts, these local luminaries are shaping the future of Baltimore—one big idea at a time.

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Sean Elias - Keening the Razor's Edge of Queer Theatre in Baltimore

This summer, the Iron Crow Theatre was recognized by Baltimore magazine as “Breakout Theatre Company” in their annual “Best of Baltimore” issue. Much of Iron Crow’s recent success is owed to Artistic Director Sean Elias. Along with his successful collaborative team, the humble Elias has helped Iron Crow Theatre re-establish itself as a creative force in Baltimore’s Arts District. Under his leadership, Elias’s first year with Iron Crow broke every record possible.

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People to Know in the Arts: Sean Elias, Iron Crow Theatre

Iron Crow recently took a year off to rebrand. As a result the organization’s growth, programming, funding and recognition have all double or tripled their previous records. Baltimore Business Journal catches up with Sean Elias as he directs an evening rehearsal to talk about all things Iron Crow Theatre.

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