Markham Appoints New Theatre Manager
Eric Lariviere Joins Markham Theatre for Performing Arts for 25th Anniversary Season

Markham, ON – The Town of Markham has appointed Eric Lariviere as the new Manager of the Markham Theatre for Performing Arts.

Mr. Lariviere has worked with festivals, events and facilities in both the USA and Canada. He started his career with degrees in Business Administration from the University of Quebec and advanced studies in music at McGill University. Following work with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, he was General Manager for nine years at Centre Pierre-Peladeau, the performing arts centre at Université du Québec in Montreal.

More recently, as President and CEO of the Daytona Beach International Festival from 2002 to 2008, he led the organization to become the largest international and orchestral festival in Florida. The Festival is a leading concert presenter with up to 150 concerts and outreach activities producing an economic impact of $20 million.

“The Markham Theatre has served our community for 25 years with excellence in the performing arts,” said Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “Mr Lariviere’s appointment will make a strong contribution to Council’s goal of engaging our community and building a strong cultural sector in Markham.”

Commenting on the appointment, Community and Fire Services Commissioner Brenda Librecz said she is impressed with the depth of Mr. Lariviere’s experience. “He is a dedicated and highly skilled professional who is well-recognized by his peers in the theatre community. Eric brings a wealth of international experience to Markham.”

John Ryerson, Markham’s Director of Culture added, “Markham is abuzz with cultural activity and the theatre is one of our anchors that enlivens and engages our communities. Eric will directly contribute to positioning the Markham Theatre and Markham as a significant destination for the performing arts.”

Mr. Lariviere is past President of the Canadian Arts Presenting Association and the Volusia County Cultural Alliance. He currently serves as a board member of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters.