New Bern Civic Theatre Welcomes Bradley Moore as New Executive Director

New Bern Civic Theatre (NBCT) is proud to announce the appointment of Bradley Moore as its new Executive Director, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the historic theatre  and the greater New Bern arts community.

Bradley Moore is an accomplished director, actor, playwright, and arts administrator with a diverse and celebrated career. A Maryland native, Moore earned both his undergraduate and master’s degrees in theatre and arts administration from Winthrop University. He has directed and produced dozens of award-winning theatrical productions, launched the Music City Theatre Company in Nashville, and spent years touring the globe as a production coordinator and tour manager for top artists such as LeAnn Rimes, Jessica Simpson, and India Arie.

His passion for storytelling, community engagement, and arts leadership is already energizing NBCT as the organization looks ahead to an ambitious 2026 season filled with new programming, community initiatives, and continued renovations and upgrades to the theatre’s historic home. 

“We are honored to welcome Bradley to New Bern,” said Amber McCracken, President of the NBCT Board of Directors. “His unique combination of artistic vision and practical experience makes him the ideal leader to guide NBCT into the future.”

NBCT would also like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to Michael Tahaney, whose leadership over the past year helped solidify the theatre’s future and strengthened its ties to the community. Tahaney's contributions have left a lasting legacy and helped pave the way for this next exciting phase.

Moore shared, “New Bern is a city rich in history and artistic potential. I’m beyond excited to lead NBCT as we push the boundaries of what community theatre can be — not just on stage, but as a vibrant, creative force in the community.”

An extended biography for Bradley Moore is available on the NBCT website.

For more information, visit www.newberncivictheatre.org or follow NBCT on social media.