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Herbie Barnes began his association with the Young Peopleâs Theatre in Toronto as a child, sitting in the audience.
He later became an actor, a playwright and a director at the theatre. Now, the Manitoulin Island native will become its next artistic director.
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Jenine Krause and David Scandiffio, co-chairs of the Young Peopleâs Theatre (YPT) board of directors, announced his appointment this week.
âOver the past year, our search committee interviewed candidates from across Canada for one of this countryâs most unique artistic leadership roles,â Krause and Scandiffio said in a joint statement. âWe are thrilled that Herbie, one of the theatre communityâs most eclectic and beloved artists, will carry YPT forward into a very bright future.