FOUNDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jeanne Hagerty is a Boston-based theater and film producer with a passion for storytelling. She has been actively involved in theater in many capacities for over 30 years. As a longtime member of the Board of Directors for Roundabout Theater Company, Jeanne plays a key role in supporting Broadway and off-Broadway productions and is passionate about Roundabout’s Education and New Play Development programs. A lifelong advocate for musical theater, Jeanne is dedicated to fostering the development of new and emerging works. She is driven to support artists by creating an engaging and nurturing environment where they can fully realize and bring their artistic vision to life.

FOUNDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Peilin Chou is an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker with decades of experience in the entertainment industry. Best known for her work on groundbreaking feature animated films, Peilin has been instrumental in bringing fresh, dynamic voices to the forefront of storytelling throughout her career. Her longtime passion for musical theater and fostering creativity and collaboration, coupled with her love of Newport, inspired her to co-create the Newport NewWorks Musical Theater Festival. She is thrilled to be a part of bringing more new musicals into the world through Newport NewWorks, and could not believe more in the festival’s mission to create a safe, dynamic, and inspirational space that will enable artists to experiment, play, draw their boldest strokes, and realize their full artistic potential.