Maijala, who was born in Lahti, was unanimously elected to the post. The new theater director will start his work at the beginning of January 2024.
The board’s decision was unanimous. Maijala’s choice was justified, among other things, by his strong experience in the artistic and administrative management of the theater industry. He was also credited with good collaboration skills, solution-orientedness and willingness to develop theater.
The theater director has both financial and artistic responsibility
In Lahti, the theater manager’s job includes both the theater’s financial, production and artistic responsibility. The term of Lahti’s city theater manager lasts five years.