Experience

59E59 Theaters

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Sep 2012 - Present

  59E59 Theaters is owned and operated by the Elysabeth Kleinhans Theatrical Foundation, a not-for-profit operating foundation. The Foundation was set up to create a new, state-of-the-art theater complex that would bring new, challenging and experimental work in an underserved location on 59th Street between Park and Madison Avenues in Manhattan. 59E59 presents Off Broadway productions by not-for-profit companies from across the United States and around the world, including an annual festival of new British theater called Brits Off Broadway and a preview of shows going to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe called East to Edinburgh. Show less



East Midtown Partnership

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Dec 2012 - Present

  East Midtown Partnership is the Business Improvement District covering much of 49th to 63rd Streets, from Second to Madison Avenues. member of the Finance and Marketing Committees. East Midtown Partnership is the Business Improvement District covering much of 49th to 63rd Streets, from Second to Madison Avenues. member of the Finance and Marketing Committees.



Arena Stage

• United States
• Performing Arts

• Director of Operations

  • 2009 - Aug 2012

  • Construction completion and startup operations of a $125 million, 200,000 square foot facility that incorporates the original 1960 and 1970 theaters, scenery, props and costume shops, rehearsal studios, offices for 150 employees, a café and an underground parking garage. • Development of revenue opportunities of the new facility in event rentals, and café and parking operations to gross over $1.1 million in its second year. • Responsible for a diverse portfolio including facility operations, special events, information technology, security, real estate and community relations. Show less



Marc Ecko Enterprises

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Retail Development

  • 2006 - 2009

  Project management of a $30 million plan to convert an historic theater property in midtown Manhattan into a flagship retail store. In four months, jump-started a project that had languished in development for two and a half years. Developed plans with architects and engineers through approvals of landlord, City and State agencies and Historic Preservation Committee review. Bid and hired general contractor, and bid full group of subcontractors. Project management of a $30 million plan to convert an historic theater property in midtown Manhattan into a flagship retail store. In four months, jump-started a project that had languished in development for two and a half years. Developed plans with architects and engineers through approvals of landlord, City and State agencies and Historic Preservation Committee review. Bid and hired general contractor, and bid full group of subcontractors.



The New 42nd Street, Inc.

• Vice President, Operations / General Manager

  • 2003 - 2006

  The New 42nd Street is a unique cultural institution with an annual budget of $11.2 million. In addition to duties as Vice President of Operations described below, worked closely with the President and Vice President of Finance on core operations and special projects of the organization.• Negotiated 49-year lease of the Times Square Theater, and oversaw $1.5 million construction project on the theater prior to transfer of possession to new tenant. Developed and implemented overall administrative policies for the organization, with direct oversight of 40 full-time and 60 part-time employees.• Supervision of production, ticketing, theatre administration and facility operations departments. Show less

• Vice President, Operations

  • 2001 - 2003

  After serving as Director of Operations for each facility separately, this position combined responsibility for both The New Victory Theater and the New 42nd Street Studios building. In addition, responsible for six historic theater properties: including the American Airlines Theatre leased to the Roundabout Theatre Company, the Hilton Theatre leased to Clear Channel Entertainment / Live Nation, and the Liberty, Empire and Times Square Theaters. Other duties: planning and execution of construction projects; consultation with architects; property management; real estate and lease negotiations; and consulting to peer organizations. Reviewed offers and negotiated terms with potential tenants, both entertainment and retail, for the Times Square Theater. Show less

• Director of Operations, New 42nd Street Studios

  • 1999 - 2001

  Created operating plans and managed the $34.7 million, non-profit office and rehearsal studio building, ensuring that all operations served the unique needs of dance, theater and music artists. Duties included: construction project planning; theatrical general management; negotiating contracts for rental of studios, theater, and commercial retail store lease; and theater and facility management. Hired and supervised 15 original staff to operate building. Successfully managed building at a breakeven; the annual budget of $1.8 million, with no outside subsidy or grants. Show less

• Director of Operations, New Victory Theater

  • 1997 - 1999

  Responsibilities included: general management; negotiating contracts with international performing companies; developing budgets and monitoring financial activity; company management; immigration visa applications; and theater and facility management. Extensive interaction with international artists and agents. Oversight of the New Vic Youth Corps, a job training program for the ushers at the theater, in conjunction with the Education Department. An annual budget of $5.2 million.


Ross Petty Productions
• General Manager

  • 1997 - 1997

Harbourfront Centre
• Canada
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Administrative Producer, Performing Arts

  • 1994 - 1996

Livent
• India
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Production Administrator

  • 1988 - 1990

Canadian Opera Company
• Canada
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Production Shop Supervisor

  • 1987 - 1988