The Southampton Playhouse, a historic cinema that is being revitalized into a state-of-the-art movie theater, announced its leadership team on Tuesday.

Maria A. Ruiz Botsacos, a top executive at Film at Lincoln Center, will come on board as the Southampton Playhouse’s inaugural executive director, while Eric Kohn, best known for his work as a critic and editor at IndieWire, will serve as its newly appointed artistic director. The Southampton Playhouse, which will have four redesigned theaters including an Imax venue, is slated to open in 2025.

Ruiz Botsacos most recently served as vice president, events and special projects at the Film at Lincoln Center, the non-profit behind the New York Film Festival. There, she provided strategy for and oversight of year-round special events. She also handled and developed fundraising opportunities for the organization and served as the liaison to its board. In her role, Ruiz Botsacos will oversee the strategic...