Market House Theatre hires new artistic director

Paducah's Market House Theatre has named its new managing artistic director.

Benjamin Grimes has held artistic and administrative leadership positions with theatre companies in Chicago, New York, and Little Rock. 

He is a graduate of The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University with a BFA in Acting. Grimes began his career performing in regional theatres across the country, including New York City. He also joined the U.S. Army in 2006, where he served as an Airborne infantryman with the 82nd Airborne Division.

Grimes will begin work with the theatre on June 2 and officially assume the role of managing artistic director on July 1.

Outgoing executive director Michael Cochran will retire at the end of Market House's 61st season on June 30.