The Children's Theater company in Minneapolis has named a new artistic director. 45-year-old Peter Brosius, artistic director of the Honolulu Theater for youth, will succeed Jon Cranney at the end of the current season. Theater company officials say they couldn't be happier with their selection, describing Brosius as an internationally celebrated director and producer of theater for young people. For his part Brosius says he couldn't pass up an opportunity to lead what he calls the nation's flagship children's theater organization into the next millenium. Brosius told Minnesota Public Radio's Chris Roberts his goals include creating new works that are inspired by the community where he lives.