{"id":68413,"date":"2024-10-29T11:11:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T18:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=68413"},"modified":"2024-10-29T11:11:36","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T18:11:36","slug":"segerstrom-center-for-the-arts-welcomes-limor-tomer-as-new-vice-president-of-programming-and-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=68413","title":{"rendered":"Segerstrom Center for the Arts Welcomes Limor Tomer as New Vice President of Programming and Production"},"content":{"rendered":"

Costa Mesa, CA<\/strong> \u2013 The Segerstrom Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce that Limor Tomer will step into the role of Vice President of Programming and Production starting January 6, 2025. Tomer, known for her pioneering work at The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u2019s Live Arts program, will oversee the artistic vision at Segerstrom, guiding the development of new productions, fostering collaboration, and enhancing the Center\u2019s reputation as a leading cultural institution in Orange County. She will uphold the legacy of dance at Segerstrom through its ongoing partnerships with American Ballet Theatre and the Gillespie School while aiming to grow audiences and support emerging talent. Tomer\u2019s leadership will also extend to collaboration with resident companies, including Pacific Symphony, Pacific Chorale, and the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, along with production, education, community engagement, and the Center\u2019s on-site American Ballet Theatre programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Limor Tomer (Photo credit Stephanie Berger )<\/em><\/p>\n

Following her 13-year tenure at The Met, where she transformed Live Arts into a globally recognized department for museum-based performances, Tomer brings a wealth of expertise in curation, commissioning, and producing. Under her direction, Live Arts set a new standard for museum performance, reaching over half a million online viewers annually.<\/span><\/p>\n

Segerstrom Center President and CEO Casey Reitz shared his enthusiasm for Tomer\u2019s arrival, stating, \u201cI could not be more excited to welcome Limor to the Center and our vibrant Orange County community. From our first meeting, I knew her unique blend of skills as an artist, programmer, educator, and producer would be key to advancing the Center\u2019s mission. Limor will bring the dynamic vision we need to honor our Center\u2019s history while pushing us forward into new, innovative territory. We\u2019re going to accomplish so much and have a lot of fun doing it. I look forward to introducing her to our staff, audiences, and the community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Tomer expressed her excitement about joining Segerstrom, adding, \u201cIt\u2019s an honor to be part of Casey Reitz\u2019s leadership team and to contribute to the cultural richness of Orange County. My predecessor, Judy Morr, left a remarkable legacy, and I am eager to build upon it. I look forward to engaging with the community and presenting world-class and diverse artistic experiences that inspire current and future audiences in this Southern California cultural hub.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

About Limor Tomer<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Limor Tomer led the transformation of The Met\u2019s Live Arts program since 2011, curating a unique series of performances in the museum\u2019s auditorium, galleries, and public spaces. Before her tenure at The Met, Tomer held positions as Executive Producer for Music at WNYC\/Classical 105.9 FM WQXR and as Adjunct Curator for Performing Arts at the Whitney Museum of American Art. She produced award-winning music programs at WNYC and established innovative performance spaces and large-scale collaborations at the Whitney Museum, contributing significantly to New York City\u2019s cultural landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n

Born in Israel, Tomer moved to the United States at 13 and earned her B.A. and M.A. from The Juilliard School, later studying aesthetics at NYU. She began her career as a classical pianist, performing across the U.S. and Europe. After collaborating with influential arts leader Harvey Lichtenstein at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, she created audience services programs and launched the BAMcaf\u00e9. Tomer\u2019s impactful contributions to the arts have earned her recognition from institutions like ETHEL, So Percussion, and ASCAP. In 2023, she was appointed Visiting Curator at the American Academy in Rome.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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