"Kevin Couch had been announced as the Kennedy Center's new senior vice president of artistic planning on Jan. 16, at which point he was hailed as a "visionary entertainment leader" with "over two decades of experience in artist management, global booking and high-level brand partnerships," including booking live events in San Antonio, Tulsa, Little Rock and Springfield, Mo."
"Since President Trump became chair of the performing arts complex and later moved to change its name to the Trump Kennedy Center, several prominent artists have canceled their planned performances and presentations of their work. Cancellations announced this month include the composer Philip Glass, opera star Renee Fleming, the banjo player Bela Fleck and the Seattle Children's Theatre."
"Couch, who is a drummer, confirmed to NPR on Wednesday evening that he had resigned from the federally funded center, but declined to share any details. Meanwhile, the Kennedy Center's senior director of artistic operations, Sarah Kramer, confirmed to NPR on Wednesday evening that she had been fired after a decade working there. The Kennedy Center did not respond to NPR's multiple requests for comment."
Two senior staffers have left the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Kevin Couch, announced Jan. 16 as senior vice president of artistic planning, resigned after less than two weeks. Couch had been described as a "visionary entertainment leader" with over two decades of experience in artist management, global booking and brand partnerships, including booking events in San Antonio, Tulsa, Little Rock and Springfield, Mo. Sarah Kramer, the center's senior director of artistic operations, was fired after a decade at the institution. Since President Trump became chair and sought to rename the center, multiple prominent artists canceled performances. The center did not respond to NPR's requests for comment, and a lawsuit was filed by Rep. Joyce Beatty over the name change.
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