Fresh Faces of Philanthropy 2026: Amos Glass

Profession: Interim executive director

Nonprofit: Nashville Repertory Theatre

For Amos Glass, theater has never been just a profession — it’s a way of life. Now serving as interim executive director of Nashville Repertory Theatre, he brings nearly a decade of dedication, growth and heartfelt leadership to one of the city’s most cherished cultural institutions.

Amos joined Nashville Rep 10 years ago as an intern, never imagining the organization would become his long-term home. “I moved to Nashville thinking it would be a stepping stone to New York City,” he says. “But I fell in love with this city and its artistic community.” Early on, he recognized Nashville Rep as the city’s flagship theater and knew it was where he wanted to build his career.

Over the years, Amos has worked across nearly every facet of the organization, from development to marketing, rising steadily into leadership. Today, he is guiding the theater through a period of growth and momentum. For the past decade, Amos has also led Broadway Brunch, growing it into one of Nashville’s signature arts fundraising events and a vital source of support for the organization’s mission. He also recently helped launch The 1985 Society, a donor initiative focused on building long-term sustainability. “Building community and creating lasting support is what excites me most,” he says.

Raised in Bedford, Pa., Amos grew up immersed in theater. With a mother who acted and a father who directed, he spent much of his childhood backstage, surrounded by storytelling and creativity. He later studied theater along with economics and entrepreneurship, a combination that now shapes both his artistic vision and strategic leadership.

Amos credits Nashville Rep with shaping him both personally and professionally. “It taught me resilience, leadership and the importance of relationships,” he says. “Great organizations are built on people who believe in something bigger than themselves.”

Amos’s leadership reflects those values, as he brings people together, with clarity and purpose, to benefit the organization and the city. Board president Mark Peabody notes, he is “a true uniter, and everyone’s voice is heard.” 

Looking ahead, Amos hopes to expand Nashville Rep’s reach across the Southeast and beyond, while continuing to champion inclusivity and representation. “I want everyone to see themselves reflected onstage, backstage and in our audience,” he says. “It’s not just about theater, it’s about connection, community and creating something bigger than ourselves.”