From WCR Center for the Arts
Reading, PA – The WCR Center for the Arts is proud to announce that Adam Void has been appointed as its new Executive Director. Originally from Reading, Void brings extensive experience in the performing arts, community engagement, and nonprofit leadership to the role.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am thrilled to welcome Adam Void as the new Executive Director of the WCR Center for the Arts,” said Jayme Rhoads, President of the Board of Directors. “Adam brings both vision and passion for the arts, and we are confident his leadership will guide our organization into an exciting new chapter. His commitment to fostering creativity and community aligns perfectly with our mission as we continue to contribute to the revitalization of Downtown Reading. We look forward to the energy and ideas he will bring to our historic center, fostering the arts as a driving force for community growth and connection.”
Void received his BA in Theatre and English from Muhlenberg College and an MFA in Performance from Arizona State University. He is also a graduate of United Way’s 2024–25 Leadership Berks program and currently serves on the board of Co-County Wellness Services.
Since returning to the Reading area in 2021, Void has held leadership positions at two of the region’s premier arts organizations—first as Theatre Manager of the Boscov Theatre at GoggleWorks, and most recently as Director of School and Community Engagement at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education. Prior to his return, he worked in Denver, Colorado, with Mirror Image Arts, a nonprofit dedicated to using theatre to help youth build social-emotional learning skills in schools, after-school programs, and juvenile detention centers, with a focus on anti-bullying initiatives.
“I’m passionate about serving the community where I grew up,” said Void, an Exeter graduate and city resident. “To me, that’s the heart of our mission: preserving this historical building and making our exceptional gathering space accessible to everyone.” he said. “Whether it’s through global music, performance, or cultural programming, the WCR Center is a place where people of all ages can unite, share stories, and create beautiful and harmonious moments together.”
Looking ahead, Void is eager to deepen partnerships and expand community involvement. “I’m most excited about building a bigger table so that anyone passionate about the arts, our community, and the revitalization of Reading has a seat at it,” he shared.
As the WCR Center prepares for an exciting season of performances and programs, Void emphasizes one message to the community: the importance of presence. “In a world that keeps changing faster and faster, my hope is that we can rekindle the power of showing up—of sharing space, experiencing liveness, and knowing we are part of something bigger. That’s what makes it so exciting to be here now: the WCR – like the city around it – is at the unique intersection of preserving our rich past and building toward an exciting future, and the secret to our success will be to show up in the present. And I can’t wait to see you there.”
Photo credit: Don Carrick | Studio 413 Photography
About WCR Center for the Arts
Located in the heart of Reading, the WCR Center for the Arts is a cornerstone of cultural life in Berks County. Through concerts, lectures, theater, and visual arts, the Center is committed to enriching the artistic experiences of the community and advancing Reading’s identity as a regional arts destination.
For more information, visit WCR Center for the Arts at https://www.wcrcenter.org/ or follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWCRCenterForTheArts
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