Patricia ( Pattie ) Mayhew has been chosen to serve as the Interim Executive Director of the Great Plains Theatre in Abilene. She will serve in that role while the Board of Directors seeks a permanent replacement for the position.

According to a news release from the Theatre, Elizabeth Weese, who has served as the executive director since February of 2015 is stepping down. She is leaving to become the Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Dickinson County.

Mayhew has been volunteering with Great Plains Theatre since 2014, and became the Volunteer Coordinator in 2015. She has had a 35-year career built in housing, budgeting and HR.

The job listing, which the Board of Directors intends to go live by Friday ( Feb. 9 ), will remain active until February 22. It will be accessible through greatplainstheatre.com and also via various job listing sites as well.