Beck Center Makes Senior Leadership Change

LAKEWOOD, OH — Megan DeFranco is the new director of development for the Beck Center for the Arts.

DeFranco joined the director-level team this week, the group announced. She was previously the director of development for the YMCA of Greater Rochester and recently relocated to Cleveland. The Beck Center touted her experience with campaign fundraising and engaging the community.

"I am thrilled to join this community and the team at Beck Center for the Arts. I look forward to collaborating to ensure everyone can participate in our art experiences," DeFranco said in a statement.

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As theaters attempt to return to a sense of normalcy, the Beck Center recently announced it would require guests to prove either their vaccination status or provide a negative COVID-19 test before attending a show.

For more information on the Beck Center's new policies, read Patch's previous coverage.