Administration
David Elliott
Artistic Director
David@CapePlayhouse.com
David has spent over 30 years in the theatre industry, working on nearly 75 productions in New York, London, regionally, and on tour. Since 2004, David served as the co-director of Perry Street Theatricals, in New York City, a Producing and General Manager firm, where he produced or co-produced multiple award-winning shows, including: Vanya And Sonia And Masha And Spike (Golden Theatre, TONY, and Drama Desk winner), Dames at Sea (Helen Hayes Theatre, TONY nomination for best Choreography), Lend Me A Tenor The Musical (London, West End, Gielgud Theatre, Olivier nomination), Georgie: My Adventures with George Rose (Drama Desk Award), Hamlet and Saint Joan (Bedlam, Off Broadway Alliance Award), An Oak Tree (OBIE Winner), In The Continuum and The Exonerated (Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Winner), to name a few. David has looked after multiple productions and production companies in New York and on National Tours, including the award-winning Aquila Theatre Co., Bedlam Theatre Co., and Royal Family Productions. David is a proud member of the SDC. As a Director, his work has been seen at the Olney Theatre, The Culture Project, The Irish Rep, Metropolitan Playhouse, The Zipper, The Players, New York Performance Works, and Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre. As a longtime theatre professional in New York City, David served on the board of Theatre Resources Unlimited (TRU) where he co-ran the Producer Development/Mentorship Program (PDMP). He has evaluated final projects for the Boston University Graduate Program in Commercial ProductionL “The Broadway Model” and at The New York Institute of Technology Graduate Program: “Leadership in the Arts and Entertainment Industries.” He has been a guest lecturer at Pace University and The Lower Manhattan Arts Academy and has sat on scores of panels and discussions for various theatrical organizations and industry events.
Nora Carey
Executive Director
Nora@CapePlayhouse.com
Nora has over 30 years of management experience in non-profit, corporate, and public/private sectors with leadership roles in Business Development, Marketing & Communications, and Project Management. A long-term resident in Europe, yet a MA native, Nora launched her professional career in London – where she developed and implemented a successful Thames-side retail & restaurant strategy for Sir Terence Conran. Moving on to Paris, she was part of the opening team for Disneyland Resort Paris – responsible for the menu development of 27 themed restaurants and subsequently developed and managed a Creative Services department. Following her position with Disneyland Paris, Nora joined the Hotel Ritz in Paris as Marketing & Communications Director before returning stateside as the Director of the annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival for five years. Other culinary adventures include the establishment of the non-profit Bocuse d’Or USA organization with chefs Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, and Jerome Bocuse and she served as the Executive Director of the Boston Public Market Association, collaborating with the Board of Trustees to develop the business plan for the emerging year-round farmer’s market in the Haymarket district. Nora has been with the Cape Playhouse since 2019 and feels that she has come full-circle since her childhood summers in Eastham. Nora has an MBA and a professional French Culinary Diploma. She is bilingual in English and French and the author of several cookbooks, including the award-winning Perfect Preserves and a successful fundraising volume for the UK Pancreatic Research Fund.
Production Staff
Production Apprentices & Interns
The Playhouse has long been a training ground for emerging artisans by providing professional experience before starting their careers.
The following individuals were accepted into our esteemed apprentice and internship program from hundreds of applicants.
Patron Services
Board of Trustees
William W. Templeton, Esq.
President
Linda DeRuvo-Keegan
Vice President
Dennis Corcoran
Treasurer
William Harpin
Secretary
Kathy Dunford
Trustee
Paul Lambert
Trustee
Bob Spadaccia
Trustee
John T. Yunits, Jr.
Trustee