Festival 56 has appointed Marc Bitler as its new Producing Artistic Director, marking his return to the Princeton theater company after a decade away. (Photo provided by Festival 56)Festival 56 has appointed Marc Bitler as its new Producing Artistic Director, marking his return to the Princeton theater company after a decade away. Bitler previously served as Festival 56’s Casting Director and performed with its acting company for three seasons. Based in Chicago, Bitler currently works in development and fundraising for the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras. Festival 56 expects Bitler’s leadership to bring fresh energy and vision to its upcoming seasons, continuing its commitment to diverse storytelling and artist development.