David Hatkoff: NewFest 2019
Executive Director
David joined NewFest as Executive Director in August 2019. He has spent his career amplifying and elevating the mission and programming efforts of non-profit arts organizations, serving for 11 years in a senior leadership role at NYC’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre. He was an integral part of Signature’s transition to its permanent home, the 75,000 square foot, Frank Gehry-designed Pershing Square Signature Center, and the growth of the company, which more than tripled its budget, staff, and programming during his time with the organization. David studied in the MA program at New York University’s Gallatin School, with a focus on LGTBQ Studies. He has a deep passion for queer culture and a strong desire to create spaces for queer storytelling.
NewFest runs October 23rd through the 29th 2019.
XO caught up with David at the opening night of NewFest 2019 in NYC — take a listen.
