John O'Connor
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Troy Pepicelli
I worked with John at Music Theatre International for two years on the Amateur Licensing team. It’s my sincerest hope that everybody will have a colleague like John at their workplace. As a senior member of our team, John was looked up to by every person in our department, regardless of their seniority. John is professional, empathetic, hard working, generous of time and spirit and unflappable under pressure. John takes such pride in his work. To have him on your team means to have a champion in your corner. He is constantly problem solving to not only improve team infrastructure and efficiency but morale. And John doesn’t do these things because it’s his job or because a supervisor has asked him to. He does them because he genuinely cares. For John it’s about doing great work. Plain and simple. If you are lucky enough to hire him, John will be the same champion for your team he was for me. It’s just who he is.
BILLIE DAVIS
John is an incredibly dedicated and extremely knowledgeable theatre professional. He was able to quickly and efficiently solve problems and provided excellent customer service. Always willing to help with difficult situations. He has a charming demeanor and was a joy to have on my team. John is a very hard worker and brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He never failed to get the job done. I would highly reccomend John to other employers.
Troy Pepicelli
I worked with John at Music Theatre International for two years on the Amateur Licensing team. It’s my sincerest hope that everybody will have a colleague like John at their workplace. As a senior member of our team, John was looked up to by every person in our department, regardless of their seniority. John is professional, empathetic, hard working, generous of time and spirit and unflappable under pressure. John takes such pride in his work. To have him on your team means to have a champion in your corner. He is constantly problem solving to not only improve team infrastructure and efficiency but morale. And John doesn’t do these things because it’s his job or because a supervisor has asked him to. He does them because he genuinely cares. For John it’s about doing great work. Plain and simple. If you are lucky enough to hire him, John will be the same champion for your team he was for me. It’s just who he is.
BILLIE DAVIS
John is an incredibly dedicated and extremely knowledgeable theatre professional. He was able to quickly and efficiently solve problems and provided excellent customer service. Always willing to help with difficult situations. He has a charming demeanor and was a joy to have on my team. John is a very hard worker and brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He never failed to get the job done. I would highly reccomend John to other employers.
Troy Pepicelli
I worked with John at Music Theatre International for two years on the Amateur Licensing team. It’s my sincerest hope that everybody will have a colleague like John at their workplace. As a senior member of our team, John was looked up to by every person in our department, regardless of their seniority. John is professional, empathetic, hard working, generous of time and spirit and unflappable under pressure. John takes such pride in his work. To have him on your team means to have a champion in your corner. He is constantly problem solving to not only improve team infrastructure and efficiency but morale. And John doesn’t do these things because it’s his job or because a supervisor has asked him to. He does them because he genuinely cares. For John it’s about doing great work. Plain and simple. If you are lucky enough to hire him, John will be the same champion for your team he was for me. It’s just who he is.
BILLIE DAVIS
John is an incredibly dedicated and extremely knowledgeable theatre professional. He was able to quickly and efficiently solve problems and provided excellent customer service. Always willing to help with difficult situations. He has a charming demeanor and was a joy to have on my team. John is a very hard worker and brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He never failed to get the job done. I would highly reccomend John to other employers.
Troy Pepicelli
I worked with John at Music Theatre International for two years on the Amateur Licensing team. It’s my sincerest hope that everybody will have a colleague like John at their workplace. As a senior member of our team, John was looked up to by every person in our department, regardless of their seniority. John is professional, empathetic, hard working, generous of time and spirit and unflappable under pressure. John takes such pride in his work. To have him on your team means to have a champion in your corner. He is constantly problem solving to not only improve team infrastructure and efficiency but morale. And John doesn’t do these things because it’s his job or because a supervisor has asked him to. He does them because he genuinely cares. For John it’s about doing great work. Plain and simple. If you are lucky enough to hire him, John will be the same champion for your team he was for me. It’s just who he is.
BILLIE DAVIS
John is an incredibly dedicated and extremely knowledgeable theatre professional. He was able to quickly and efficiently solve problems and provided excellent customer service. Always willing to help with difficult situations. He has a charming demeanor and was a joy to have on my team. John is a very hard worker and brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He never failed to get the job done. I would highly reccomend John to other employers.
Credentials
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Google Data Analytics: Specialization
CourseraJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Google Project Management: Specialization
CourseraMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations
CourseraNov, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization
CourseraOct, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Music Theatre International
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Licensing Representative
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Mar 2015 - Present
• Manage relationships with both prospective and active amateur producing organizations in 6 states; guiding them from initially considering titles to peruse and clarifying any licensing questions through reviewing box office reports and ensuring billing requirements are met. • Assist producing organizations with availability, ordering, and use of resources for their production, including troubleshooting any difficulties in their implementation. • Oversee partnership programs with the Disney Musicals in Schools and NYC Department of Education/Shubert Foundation Broadway Junior grant programs; facilitate the processes and execution with both the parent organizations and participating schools to ensure the recipients successfully license their productions. • Represent the company at regional and national conferences by assisting with workshops and promoting new titles, programs, and resources. • Evaluate scripts and productions to consider for acquisition. Show less
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Playwrights' Center
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Script Reader
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Oct 2013 - Present
·Read and evaluate script submissions for programs and fellowships. ·Read and evaluate script submissions for programs and fellowships.
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Playscripts, Inc.
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Customer Service and Licensing Associate
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Sep 2012 - Mar 2015
• Assisted producing organizations with obtaining performance rights and ordering scripts for perusal and production.• Processed and followed-up on invoices and payments from perusal orders and licenses to ensure customers' accounts were in good standing.• Corresponded with playwrights and rightsholders concerning potential alteration requests for language, community standards, or competition cuttings.• Represented the company at national conferences by selling scripts and answering any questions regarding the catalog or licensing. Show less
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Publications Intern
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
• Formatted and edited scripts for print and digital publication in Microsoft Word and InDesign.• Assisted Licensing and Marketing departments in preparation for the launch of new titles by ensuring the website and marketing materials accurately reflected the synopsis and breakdown of the plays.
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Primary Stages
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Literary and Education Intern
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Sep 2011 - May 2012
• Supported school administration in the launch of each semester by copy editing the course catalog and assisted students with class registration and payment plans. • Provided feedback on playwriting students’ work in tandem with fellow writers and artistic administrators in a bi-monthly reading series. • Supported school administration in the launch of each semester by copy editing the course catalog and assisted students with class registration and payment plans. • Provided feedback on playwriting students’ work in tandem with fellow writers and artistic administrators in a bi-monthly reading series.
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National Alliance for Musical Theatre
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United States
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Intern
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Aug 2010 - May 2011
• Processed and organized submissions for the annual festival of new works, including maintaining the database of artists and musicals. • Represented the organization at the annual festival and conference by assisting with registration and troubleshooting any logistical issues. • Processed and organized submissions for the annual festival of new works, including maintaining the database of artists and musicals. • Represented the organization at the annual festival and conference by assisting with registration and troubleshooting any logistical issues.
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Education
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Bowling Green State University
Master of Arts - MA, Theatre Literature, History and Criticism -
Susquehanna University
Bachelor of Music - BM, Music Education -
Susquehanna University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Theatre/Theater