Barbara Frey extends her contract at the Schauspielhaus Zürich
The Board of Directors of the Schauspielhaus Zürich and Barbara Frey have extended Frey’s contract as artistic director through 2016. In doing so, the parties have exercised the option, stipulated in the 2009 contract, to extend the contract for two additional seasons.
Basel-based director Barbara Frey was appointed Artistic Director of the Schauspielhaus Zürich at the beginning of the 2009/10 season. Since the 2011/12 season, she has been responsible for the overall management of the theater as Artistic Director.
The Board of Directors is delighted that Barbara Frey has succeeded in retaining her position as artistic director and stage manager in Zurich for the long term, according to a statement from the Schauspielhaus. Frey and her management team have succeeded in winning over the Schauspielhaus audience with their artistic program within a very short space of time. She has also demonstrated great leadership qualities over the past three seasons and has managed the theater with prudence and great skill.
