Gay theatre maestro Shane Bosher is leaving Silo Theatre after 13 years as its Artistic Director, during which he has brought numerous gay productions to Auckland. Among the many gay productions Bosher has brought to the stage during his term have been Holding the Man, The Brothers Size, Take Me Out, The Boys in the Band and The Little Dog Laughed. He will finish his tenure in April 2014. “Running a theatre company like this is an extraordinary feat of endurance – you really do have to give over a huge part of yourself and your life,” he says. “I want to create the time and space to reinvest in my potential as an artist and practitioner. I feel like it’s time to go. The company feels like it’s in great shape to take on the future.” Bosher intends to remain in the sector, working as an independent director and writer, taking contracts in New Zealand and Australia. Silo Board of Trustees Chair Rick Carlyon has acknowledged Bosher’s achievements over 13 years in building a fledgling theatre company into what is now regarded as one of New Zealand’s most vital and dynamic companies, and which rivals some of the best in the world. “We have much to be grateful for Shane’s vision, his tenacity through good times and bad, and his passion for nurturing a family of incredible talent in Auckland.” Currently in the process of confirming his final 2014 programme, Bosher is looking to create a season which celebrates all of the vital facets of the unique Silo experience. He hopes his successor forges their own way, leaving their own indelible mark: “Don’t feel you have to emulate what I’ve done: great companies evolve around the vision and personality of their leader. Maintain a company which is artistically led. Celebrate the possibility of your big idea,” he says.
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News staff
First published: Thursday, 16th May 2013 - 1:30pm