Caity Cook

School and Office Administrator at PIG IRON THEATRE COMPANY, INC
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Theater Companies
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • School and Office Administrator
      • Jun 2021 - Present

      Acted as liaison between students, faculty, and administrators for University of the Arts/Pig Iron MFA in Devised Performance; created contracts and arranged travel for faculty, visiting artists, and workshop leaders; coordinated Pig Iron’s professional workshops, including managing application process, hiring faculty, and arranging for set-up and tear-down; managed school and company calendars on behalf of company leadership; ran payroll, tracked payment for independent contractors and visiting artists, and assisted with budget creation; managed space rentals, including negotiating and creating rental contracts, coordinating equipment rentals, and tracking payment. Show less

    • United States
    • Performing Arts
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Artistic Apprentice
      • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

      Managed and maintained literary databases and script library; provided dramaturgical support for all mainstage, CPH/CWRU MFA program, and New Ground Theatre Festival productions, including writing resource packets, internal one-sheets, and playbill articles; served as assistant-to-the-director for mainstage production of Every Brilliant Thing; designed interactive lobby experiences for all productions; assisted with season planning; evaluated script submissions and reported on out-of-house productions; corresponded with playwrights and agents; provided support for artistic and educational events; supported internal readings; maintained database of actors, designers, and agents; maintained tracking calendars; fielded phone inquiries; performed other research and administrative tasks as needed. Show less

    • United States
    • Performing Arts
    • Artistic Intern
      • Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

      Evaluated scripts and reported on out-of-house readings and productions; maintained script database; managed coverage calendar for Artistic staff; provided administrative support for department meetings; provided rehearsal support to visiting artists and Lab members; assisted with WP Lab meetings by setting up and tearing down the space, taking minutes for members, facilitating communication between lab members and leaders, and other tasks as needed; performed research on artists, theatres, and performers working with missions that aligned with the WP mission; fielded phone inquiries. Show less

    • United States
    • Performing Arts
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Patron Lounge Attendant
      • Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

      Served wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks to patrons; distributed tickets to patrons; delivered information about the current production and upcoming season; discussed membership options with patrons; provided exceptional, personal service to patrons to ensure a smooth and enjoyable benefit to their membership.

    • Literary Intern (Paid, Full Time)
      • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

      Evaluated scripts and reported on out-of-house readings; maintained MTC’s script database and library; provided administrative support for readings and department meetings; managed a team of six outside readers; drafted correspondence with playwrights and artists; complied daily theatre news and reviews; managed expenses; fielded phone inquiries.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Writing Center Tutor
      • Sep 2015 - May 2018

      Read and edited student papers, worked collaboratively to teach communication skills, discussed writing techniques and grammar rules to students, developed skills in working with English as a Second Language students.

    • Skidmore Theatre Co-Editor-in-Chief
      • Sep 2016 - May 2017

      Managed a staff of writers for the online publication; developed ideas and planned coverage for artistic events on campus; wrote and edited theater reviews and articles about actors, designers, and other artists; interviewed prominent alumni; wrote and edited headlines, summaries, and photo captions; wrote, arranged, and scheduled article promotions on Facebook, using analytics to track and improve exposure.

    • Skidmore Theatre Archivist, Librarian, and Friends Assistant
      • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

      Organizing theatre library, transferring library catalog to online database, upkeep of benefactor information, general office work.

    • Higher Education
    • Marketing Intern
      • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

      Assisted with community outreach, participated in marketing meetings and brainstorming, researched outreach techniques, assisted with community activities and events, managed and contributed to social media pages. Assisted with community outreach, participated in marketing meetings and brainstorming, researched outreach techniques, assisted with community activities and events, managed and contributed to social media pages.

    • Performing Arts
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Artistic Intern
      • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

      Read script submissions, wrote critiques, and recommended scripts to Literary Manager; managed auditions for Mainstage productions; maintained company’s casting database; assisted with the coordination of readings and workshops. Read script submissions, wrote critiques, and recommended scripts to Literary Manager; managed auditions for Mainstage productions; maintained company’s casting database; assisted with the coordination of readings and workshops.

    • United States
    • Performing Arts
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Production Assistant
      • May 2015 - Aug 2015

      Worked with the company for two productions, procured and made costumes, assisted with lights, sound, and wardrobe during the run of the productions, participated in strike and transport of production materials to new venue each night. Worked with the company for two productions, procured and made costumes, assisted with lights, sound, and wardrobe during the run of the productions, participated in strike and transport of production materials to new venue each night.

    • Skidmore Theatre Staff Writer
      • Jan 2015 - May 2015

      Documenting and reviewing performances of Skidmore College Theater productions, and producing articles to be published in the Theater Newsletter.

    • Barista - Burgess Café
      • Sep 2014 - May 2015

      Worked with a team in a fast-paced environment, operated the cash register, served and assisted customers, took inventory, and aided with the maintenance and upkeep of the store.

    • United States
    • Performing Arts
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Education Intern
      • May 2014 - Jun 2014

      Assisted the Education Director, carried out general office work, organized records using Microsoft Excel, stage managed auditions for Actor-Teachers, assisted youth theatre camp directors, led improvisation and ensemble-building games and activities, directed campers in small scenes, oversaw and cared for campers. Assisted the Education Director, carried out general office work, organized records using Microsoft Excel, stage managed auditions for Actor-Teachers, assisted youth theatre camp directors, led improvisation and ensemble-building games and activities, directed campers in small scenes, oversaw and cared for campers.

Education

  • Skidmore College
    Bachelor's degree, B.A. in English; minor in French
    2014 - 2018

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