Jarrod Bennett is Leading Atlas Into a Bright Artistic Future

metroweekly.com:

METRO WEEKLY: You rose through the ranks to become the executive director of the Atlas. How did you first connect with the Atlas?JARROD BENNETT: My introduction to Atlas came through the Gay Men’s Chorus.

One of the first cabarets I did with them was part of Intersections. So I was introduced to Atlas as a performer and was blown away by the venue itself, the staff, and the fact that this gem existed on H Street.

I kept an eye on it for a couple of years. I saw a job posting go up for Director of Operations. I applied for it and joined The Atlas three years ago as the director of operations.

I rolled into the executive director role in September.MW: I understand that Thea Kano, GMCW’s artistic director, was instrumental in the simple act of you throwing your hat into the ring for the executive director job.BENNETT: In all honesty, Thea was a driving force for me applying for the job.