Rumble has a new Managing Director!
We have some bittersweet news to share with you all.
THE BITTER
After four years at Rumble Theatre, we are sad to say goodbye to Rumbler, colleague, and friend Jarin Schexnider (Managing Director).
From our Artistic Director, Jiv Parasram:
“It’s always bittersweet when a Rumbler goes. It’s sad to not see a friend day to day, but on the plus side, as long as I’ve been here, whenever someone leaves it’s usually for a good reason.
Working with Jarin the past 4 years has been a great opportunity – their curatorial influence helped to push Rumble deeper into multidisciplinary territory. We wish nothing but joy and success for Jarin and WhatLab – and are excited to now freely and shamelessly pitch them more collaborations on the future!!”
From outgoing Managing Director, Jarin Schexnider:
“I’m so grateful for my time at Rumble, and the collaborators and colleagues I met along the way. The way they consider and make space for community feels so special and unparalleled, it was a privilege to hold that work and support it in my own little way. I grew as an administrator thanks to those I worked alongside, and I’m excited to use that knowledge as I go all in on my work at What Lab.”
THE SWEET
Taking on the helm of Managing Director, is our current Managing Producer and long time Rumbler: Maria Zarrillo! They bring a wealth of experience in producing and Stage Management, and has worked at Rumble Theatre in different capacities over the years. Congrats Maria, we’re so happy to have you!
From incoming Managing Director Maria Zarrillo:
“In 2021, freshly on the job hunt, I cold-called a handful of folks I admired—Rumble was at the top of that list. Twenty minutes after hitting send, I got a call from Jiv to help with an upcoming cabaret and the rest is history. What’s kept me close to Rumble ever since is our commitment to socially and politically responsive work, and its deep investment in people, process, and experimentation. It’s rare to find an organization that so genuinely prioritizes humanity across every level—from how we work with artists to how our staff structure operates. I feel incredibly lucky to be working alongside such a powerhouse group of colleagues and collaborators, and to support the vital, boundary-pushing work that Rumble champions.”