Miami New Drama Appointed New Managing Director
The nonprofit theater company has promoted an internal leader to manage operations during its milestone 10th anniversary season.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in People
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Miami New Drama has named Claudia Campos as its new Managing Director. Her appointment coincides with the start of the organization's 10th anniversary season to guide growth for the coming decade.
Why it matters
Internal successions offer operators a blueprint for organizational continuity, particularly when transitioning from founding-stage leadership. For growing firms, promoting from within can help maintain operational culture while managing shifting strategic demands.
Miami New Drama is currently entering its 10th anniversary season. The theater company previously brought on the new managing director as an intern in May 2018.
The players
Claudia Campos
A Miami native and Yale-educated administrator who has served in various roles at Miami New Drama since 2018.
Miami New Drama
A Miami-based professional theater company currently entering its 10th anniversary season.
Michel Hausmann
The founder of Miami New Drama who led the company through its first decade.
The details
Claudia Campos, a Miami native and Cuban immigrant, began her tenure at the organization after reaching out through Facebook in 2017. She holds a master's degree in Theater Management from Yale University and previously completed an apprenticeship at the Mellon Foundation. The appointment marks a transition in the company's executive leadership structure as it shifts into its second decade of operations.
Timeline
Campos initiated contact with the organization in 2017.
The internship at Miami New Drama commenced in May 2018.
Campos completed her graduate studies at Yale University in 2026.
The appointment was officially announced in October 2026.
Market Landscape
This appointment follows a standard pattern where growing organizations pivot from founder-led operations to professional management to ensure long-term sustainability. The move reflects the broader industry trend of professionalizing nonprofit leadership during significant milestone anniversaries.
Operators looking to scale should evaluate their current internal bench for talent that understands the firm's specific history and operational flow. Assessing the readiness of long-term staff for leadership roles can reduce friction and preserve organizational identity during transitions.
The takeaway
Successful executive transitions often rely on cultivating talent from within who understand the company's early-stage development. Leaders should document institutional knowledge now to prepare for eventual staff growth or leadership changes.
Further reading
For more on local leadership shifts and professional development, see People.
More information
Review the company's upcoming schedule and organizational updates on the Miami New Drama website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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