TCB 100 People to Know in 2025; Jill Anderson, Managing director, Children’s Theatre Co.

Jill Anderson

Managing director

Children’s Theatre Co.

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A question that’s front of mind for Jill Anderson: “Who is the Children’s Theatre Co. for?” Assuming her role in July, with 20-plus years of national and international theater management, she hopes to integrate a multigenerational approach to the Minneapolis theater, expanding beyond its audience of 5- to 12-year-olds and their families. She also wants to find ways to engage audiences when they’re not in a seat, asking, “How can we make this organization a large part of people’s lives?” In a sector that’s still finding its footing after the pandemic, Anderson says finding a model that intersects with community needs more broadly will be essential.