Founded in 1986 by Dr. Rosary O'Neill, it is now led by Producing Artistic Director Aimee Hayes.
Southern Rep has been the recipient of the Governor's Arts Organization Award from Lt. Gov.
From 2002 through 2007, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Ryan Rilette, Southern Rep began focusing on developing new plays by American playwrights, featuring regional premieres of national work, and joining the National New Play Network.
Sacha Grandoit is The Current Interim Artistic Director, as August 2021 of [4][5] In 2019, the theater took up permanent residence in the former St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.
[8] In 2005, Southern Rep had to temporarily close its doors during Hurricane Katrina and ensuing aftermath.