
Berkshire Opera Festival is proud to announce the appointment of Natalie Johnsonius Neubert as its new President and CEO. Johnsonius Neubert comes to BOF with long and extensive experience in all facets of arts administration, with particular focus on development and marketing. Most recently, she served four years as Director of Development for Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, followed by three years as the Executive Director of the Berkshire Music School.
“We are delighted that Natalie Johnsonius Neubert is joining BOF as President and Chief Executive Officer,” says Peter J. Graber-Lipperman, Chair of the Board of Directors. “Natalie is an experienced and proven leader in the Berkshire arts and culture community, and the Board looks forward to working with her to expand our programs and increase our impact in the communities we serve.”
Johnsonius Neubert's appointment comes during Berkshire Opera Festival's celebratory 10th Anniversary Season, which presents Verdi's masterpiece La Traviata on the mainstage, a special anniversary concert, and more. She will work with BOF's Board of Directors and co-founders Brian Garman (William E. Briggs Artistic Director) and Jonathon Loy (Director of Production) to realize BOF's mission and lead the company into its second decade.
Of her appointment, Natalie Johnsonius Neubert says: "I am honored to join Berkshire Opera Festival as we celebrate the company's 10th Anniversary Season. This milestone reflects BOF's commitment to producing exceptional opera performances that entertain, enrich, and inspire the entire Berkshire community. I look forward to collaborating with our dedicated Board of Directors, staff, and artists to ensure that the transformative power of opera remains accessible to all and continues to resonate with audiences of every background."
Photo: Edward Acker