Tonasia Jones
Director of Programs at The Theater Offensive- Claim this Profile
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The Theater Offensive
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Programs
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May 2020 - Present
- Programmatic design and delivery of commissioned and presented works - Created and continuously revamps organization's Residency Program - Program oversight and execution for 3 major programs - Plans and Develops queer youth education models for youth programming - Management and Administration of a 3-person (ft) programmatic department (excluding plus interns, line producers, and contractors) - Maintains and facilitates partnerships with BPS, other Boston-based nonprofits, BPL, Lesley University, and Double Edge Theater - Built logic models, yearly schedules, annual goals, and production schedules for three core programs - Maintains relationships with granters and aided in filling out granter information for productions - Oversee of accounts payable & budget management of programs department - Maintains relationships and scouts artists nationally and internationally - Negotiates all programmatic contracts (long-term & short-term) and residencies with artists, their cohorts, and managers - Created all programs logic models and 5 year plans Show less
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Emerson College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Affiliate Professor
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Sep 2020 - Jan 2023
Teaching freshman and sophomore performing arts undergrads 101 theater theory and storytelling structures. Class Title: "Languages of the Stage". Teaching freshman and sophomore performing arts undergrads 101 theater theory and storytelling structures. Class Title: "Languages of the Stage".
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StageSource
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programs Director
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Apr 2019 - May 2020
- Produced all events and programs (including multiple 500+ attendee events) - Managed all events/programs budgets - Oversaw and managed annual events and programs - Developed systems to improve operations - Developed and maintained partnerships with over 100 subscription-based organizations and 500 individuals - Implemented participant and facilitator outreach - Designed digital collateral for programs - Managed program budget and expenditures - Social media, content creation, newsletter design, and editing, and annual fund appealing Show less
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The Theater Offensive
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Coordinator
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Aug 2016 - Feb 2019
- Promoted August 2017 from Programs Administrator - Creates, coordinates, & negotiates contracts from memos for up to 100 performances for youth and all audiences of all ages per year - Creates and manages logistical aspects and goal setting for classes, auditions, rehearsals, workshops, and performances - Creates and executes show flows & Company Managment for each event - Supervises Internship program serving up to 20 youth annually, including administration of recruitment, hiring, onboarding, evaluation, etc. - Supervises & recruits 10 - 20 volunteers, staff, & interns for all events - Maintains demographic and all evaluation databases - Processes department's financial documents, including contracts, check requests, reimbursements, budgets, debts, and payments in a timely and accurate manner - Line-Produces and Artistic Producers events in tandem with Managers. - Co-Produced a POC LGBTQ 7- day festival titled "OUT'hood Festival" - Manages space requests for internal spaces & updates TTO internal calendars Show less
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Brown Box Theatre Project
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Artist Outreach Manager
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Jun 2017 - Dec 2018
- Manages submission program & adjudication process - Builds & maintains relationships with local and national artists, community organizations, collaborators, partners, teachers, and school leadership - Fosters relationships with local Boston playwrights, performers, designers, and directors (specifically of color) to embolden the community to submit their passion plays - Created & upholds the revision of the Submission Process - Manages submission program & adjudication process - Builds & maintains relationships with local and national artists, community organizations, collaborators, partners, teachers, and school leadership - Fosters relationships with local Boston playwrights, performers, designers, and directors (specifically of color) to embolden the community to submit their passion plays - Created & upholds the revision of the Submission Process
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True to Life Training
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United States
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Actor/Facilitator/Production Manager
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Jul 2015 - Jan 2018
- Promoted from Facilitator to Program Builder Spring 2017 - Organizes builds, & facilitates Workshops concerning Title 9 Training, Bystander Intervention, Diversity Training, and Compassionate Compliance at various Universities in MA, NH, FL, VA, & NY - Production Manages the touring aspects of facilitation - Consults with organizations to create programs and workshops specifically tailored for them. - Promoted from Facilitator to Program Builder Spring 2017 - Organizes builds, & facilitates Workshops concerning Title 9 Training, Bystander Intervention, Diversity Training, and Compassionate Compliance at various Universities in MA, NH, FL, VA, & NY - Production Manages the touring aspects of facilitation - Consults with organizations to create programs and workshops specifically tailored for them.
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Bad Habit Productions, Inc.
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Greater Boston Area
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General Manager
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Nov 2015 - Sep 2016
- Created contracts and paperwork for actors and designers. - Supervised three (3) person Production Department. - Drafted Season Budgets. - Managed company finances and budget tracking (i.e. paid royalties, deposited checks, payroll, managed full season budget, etc.) - Shared producing responsibilities with Artistic Director - Managed FOH staffing schedule & curtain speakers for performances - Facilitated auditions - Coordinated production team and department head meetings Show less
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The Huntington
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producing/Casting Apprentice
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May 2015 - Jul 2016
- Organized and facilitated Season, EPA, and Non-Equity Auditions - Effectively answered questions from auditioners & maintained performer database - Prepared auditions books & printed materials - Facilitated workshops, talkbacks, and classes - Production Administrated Summer Huntington Playwright Fellows Workshops - Compiled local casting lists/ideas for productions - Worked with art staff in planning the 2016-2017 Season - Wrote articles for Spotlight Magazine - Liaison with artists and Huntington's departments - Assisted the Associate Producer in tasks Show less
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ArtsEmerson
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Producer In Training
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May 2014 - May 2015
- Transcribed interviews for Howlround - Assisted Company Management for touring productions - Assisted with events to promote productions to Emerson students and Boston Communities - Conducted Interviews with Artists for Howlround - PA/Assisted on Creative Residencies through Howlround - Transcribed interviews for Howlround - Assisted Company Management for touring productions - Assisted with events to promote productions to Emerson students and Boston Communities - Conducted Interviews with Artists for Howlround - PA/Assisted on Creative Residencies through Howlround
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Education
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Emerson College
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Acting