The St. Louis Black Repertory Company has named Brian McKinley its new director of education and community programs.
McKinley, who came to The Black Rep as an intern in 2017, has served at the company in various roles, including as actor and educator, prior to being appointed to his new position.
Most recently, McKinley served as executive assistant to Black Rep founder and producing director Ron Himes. In that role, McKinley coordinated The Black Rep’s Professional Fellow company, ensuring that thousands of local children gain access to quality theatre, as well as engaging them in conversation and inquiry about the world around them.
McKinley, who earned his BFA in Musical Theatre from Western Illinois University,
has appeared on a number of local stages, including “Skeleton Crew” and “Sweat” (The Black Rep) and “King Lear” (St. Louis Shakespeare Festival). He was also recognized in 2021 with an award for Outstanding Supporting Performance from the St. Louis Theatre Circle for his role in The Black Rep’s production of “Spell #7.”
As The Black Rep’s education and community engagement director, McKinley will continue to manage the Professional Fellow company, as well as oversee touring show productions and growing portfolio of programming for education and community partners.
