Dugan’s advice to Stefiuk as intern director is to “listen first, then tune the system.” As the new director, Stefiuk is two steps ahead and plans on observing the community before harboring a more hands on approach, one team to his role here at The Young.
“My leadership style is that everyone’s opinion matters,” Stefiuk said. “I like to be a collaborative leader and harbor a good sense of humor to build relationships and break the ice. Trying to be omnipresent and attend all the performances. I want to be an avid listener and speak with local artists and organizations so the venue feels like it belongs to the community.”
Some say the best way to live is by doing a job you like, and Stefiuk is a great example of that.
“The things I like doing more are part and parcel with the job I do, I like going to concerts, shows, and comedians, I like taking in the arts,” Stefiuk said.
Through Stefiuk’s love for the arts, he plans to not only be a part of The Young but continue to build upon his legacy.
“Building up this venue entails building audiences for this venue and building new seasons so that audiences will be excited to come and participate and engage with us at The Young,” Stefiuk said. “I have worked with a lot of great artists along my way, like Bill Meyer and Brian Willson, and original Broadway stars like Hamilton. Bringing my connections to these artists to the young is something I have and hope to bring.”
Overall, Stefiuk wants to inform students of the rich resources they have on campus and that they should venture into The Young for a show.
“I want to build a cultural landmark with a strong repetition of great experiences,” Stefiuk said.
