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Joshua Borenstein ’97

After a national search, Joshua Borenstein ’97 was appointed managing director of Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, confirmed by unanimous vote at a special session of the Board of Trustees. “Josh was simply the best candidate,” said Charles Kingsley, board chair, in a press release. “He’s been serving as the interim managing director for the past six months and he’s done a wonderful job.” Gordon Edelstein, artistic director, praised Borenstein for his combination of “wisdom, strength, practical theatrical knowhow with strategic savvy.” Prior to his tenure at Long Wharf Theatre, Borenstein was involved in the “New Generations: Mentoring the Leaders of Tomorrow” program at the Huntington Theatre Company He has served in various roles at Yale Repertory Theatre and at Trinity Repertory Company. At Wesleyan, Borenstein majored in classical civilization, was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and earned his degree with honors. He earned a master of fine arts in theatre management from the Yale School of Drama; he has been a guest lecturer at Yale University and at Boston University.
After a national search, Joshua Borenstein ’97 was appointed managing director of Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, confirmed by unanimous vote at a special session of the Board of Trustees. “Josh was simply the best candidate,” said Charles Kingsley, board chair, in a press release. “He’s been serving as the interim managing director for the past six months and he’s done a wonderful job.” Gordon Edelstein, artistic director, praised Borenstein for his combination of “wisdom, strength, practical theatrical knowhow with strategic savvy.” Prior to his tenure at Long Wharf Theatre, Borenstein was involved in the “New Generations: Mentoring the Leaders of Tomorrow” program at the Huntington Theatre Company He has served in various roles at Yale Repertory Theatre and at Trinity Repertory Company. At Wesleyan, Borenstein majored in classical civilization, was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and earned his degree with honors. He earned a master of fine arts in theatre management from the Yale School of Drama; he has been a guest lecturer at Yale University and at Boston University.