FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Park Theatre Names Chris Mackin Executive Director
Theatre and live entertainment producer to succeed retiring CEO and Managing Director Steve Jackson
JAFFREY, New Hampshire (November 11, 2026) — The Park Theatre’s Board of Trustees has selected Chris Mackin as the nonprofit performing arts and cinema venue’s next Executive Director. Mackin will begin in late December, succeeding Steve Jackson, The Park’s CEO and Managing Director, who will retire at the end of the year.
Mackin brings a diverse background in theatrical producing, directing, and arts administration, with experience spanning Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, live concert production, and the development of original work. Through his New York-based production company, Loop Troupe, he has developed original theatrical productions such as Electric Wonderland, a psychedelic concert adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, alongside concert programming through Bushwick’s Dead, a Grateful Dead-inspired collective with residencies at Brooklyn Bowl.
“Chris brings the combination of creative energy and practical management experience that we believe will serve The Park Theatre well,” said Nancy Belletete, President of the Board of Trustees. “His work across theatre and live music, together with his experience managing the business of producing, gave us confidence in our decision. We look forward to welcoming him to Jaffrey and working with him to build on the foundation Steve has helped establish.”
Mackin executive produced and directed the Off-Broadway musical Sober Songs at Theatre Row, written by multiple New York Times bestselling author Michael Levin, for whom he has also served as executive producer on numerous theatrical projects. Previously, Mackin served as Associate Producer at Alexis Productions, supporting Tony Award-winning producer Anita Waxman on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and developmental productions. His professional experience also includes work with Adirondack Theatre Festival, Prospect Theater Company, Musical Theatre Factory, and Town Square Productions.
Mackin’s projects range from Bushwick’s Dead concerts reimagining the music of iconic artists at venues such as Sony Hall and Le Poisson Rouge to original theatrical productions like Taking It Too Far, a show blending sketch comedy, original music, and mime, with residencies at The People’s Improv Theater and Medicine Show Theatre, as well as an Off-Broadway engagement at the Vineyard Theatre. Mackin is also a guitarist, composer, and founding member of Boojum, an original psychedelic rock band.
“What stands out to me about Chris is that he understands both what happens onstage and the work behind the scenes that makes it possible,” said Jackson. “He has brought artists and audiences together for innovative events while managing the budgets, contracts, and day-to-day demands of live entertainment. That experience will be invaluable at The Park. I believe he will be a superb leader for the next chapter in the new history of this theatre, and I look forward to helping him get started.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining The Park Theatre and the larger Monadnock community,” said Mackin. “The theatre is an incredible venue with a rich history, and I look forward to building on that foundation and exploring new possibilities for its future.” Mackin will be relocating to the Monadnock Region with his wife, Molly Loftus, a film and commercial producer. The couple also collaborates professionally, with Mackin composing and producing music for film and commercial projects through Loftus’s production company, Stoop84 Media.
Mackin’s arrival in December will provide an opportunity to work with Jackson before his retirement and to begin getting acquainted with the theatre’s staff, volunteers, supporters, and community partners.
About The Park Theatre
The Park Theatre is a nonprofit performing arts and cinema venue in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, presenting live music, theatre, film, and community events. Located at 19 Main Street, The Park serves as a gathering place for the Monadnock Region and a home for cultural experiences that entertain, educate, and inspire. For more information, visit theparktheatre.org or call (603) 532-8888.
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