Diane Claussen

Diane Claussen is an Associate Professor of Theatre Studies and the Head of Theatre Management at The Theatre School at DePaul University. She has a distinguished career in theatre management and arts leadership, with over 40 years of experience in the not-for-profit professional theatre sector.23

Career Highlights::

• Diane has served as the Managing Director of the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University and co-created the Theatre Management Module there.1
• She has held executive roles at various regional theatres, including Paper Mill Playhouse, George Street Playhouse, Philadelphia Theatre Company, and Court Theatre at the University of Chicago.1
• Diane has also worked with the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theatre and was head of the undergraduate Theatre Management Program at Ithaca College.1
• She is a co-editor of the American Journal of Arts Management and co-president of the Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE).1

Education::

• Diane holds a B.A. in Drama and a B.A. in Communications from the University of Washington.
• She earned an M.B.A. and an M.A. in Arts Administration from Southern Methodist University.1

Advocacy and Interests::

• Diane is a passionate advocate for the national not-for-profit theatre industry, supporting new work and diverse artists.
• She is committed to advancing women's issues globally, including leadership, education, equal access, pay, and healthcare.1

Diane Claussen is recognized for her contributions to arts administration education and her leadership in theatre management.