Experience

The Philadelphia Orchestra

• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Manager, Artistic Production

  • Jun 2019 - Present



Shakespeare Theatre Company

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director of Production

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2019

  ● Oversaw production aspects of 7 mainstage shows in 2 theatres (LORT B+ and LORT B), which include self-produced shows, co-productions, presentations and revivals ● Facilitated communication between and amongst creative teams and staff to promote successful production processes from first engagements through closings and beyond ● Served as line producer/production manager for annual black-tie gala performance, other special events throughout each season and some facility rentals ● Negotiated and executed contracts for designers (USA), choreographers (SDC), stage managers (AEA) and nearly all other creative team members ● Budgeted and tracked production expenditures within an approx. $17M total operating budget ● Led production staff of over 50 artists and technicians working in multiple facilities ● Advanced tours as part of STC’s core season ● Created and managed project-specific schedules and overarching company calendars ● Ran production meetings during rehearsals and tech for STC core season shows ● Supervised Production Administrator ● Special project achievements include auditioning and casting live cats for the stage, acquiring music licenses, coordinating onsite education for young performers, securing open flame permits for onstage fire effects, and developing U.S. Department of Transportation motor carrier compliance protocols Show less



George Street Playhouse

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Company Manager & Assistant Production Manager

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2014

  ● Served as primary liaison for all guest actors, designers, directors ● Oversaw production aspects of 5 mainstage shows, a touring company and facility rentals ● Tracked production expenditures and monitored production budgets ● Arranged local and out-of-town travel and hotel accommodations for all guest artists and company members ● Coordinated catering and other hospitality for mainstage productions, special events and annual Gala benefit ● Calculated and coded production payroll ● Negotiated trade agreements between Playhouse and local vendors ● Drafted and filed AEA contracts ● Prepared for collective bargaining agreement negotiations and proposed revised language for new contracts ● Managed electronic calendars for all shows, facilities and company events ● Proofread show programs and publications for grammar and accuracy Show less



National Alliance for Musical Theatre

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Coordinator

  • May 2011 - Aug 2012

  ● Company bookkeeper, handling all financial transactions ● For annual Festival of New Musicals and semi-annual conferences: processed registration forms and payments, assembled attendee packets, assisted with check-in and crowd control, live-tweeted sessions, provided on-site support ● Processed applications for the Festival and the National Fund for New Musicals granting program, and prepared submission materials for panel review ● Assembled and edited monthly e-newsletters and event-specific e-blasts ● Co-managed databases, website and form submissions ● Liaised with board and membership & fielded general inquiries ● Compiled financial and operational materials for annual audit ● Provided administrative support for all staff in a small office environment Show less



Walnut Street Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Management & Stage Management Apprentice

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Tracked production expenditures, calculated payroll, purchased materials and equipment for shops, oversaw 5 mainstage & 5 second stage productions under the supervision of the Production Manager & Assistant Production Manager ● Stage Manager: The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley ● ASM (Apprentice): Curtains ● Sub ASM: White Christmas, Amadeus, The 39 Steps Tracked production expenditures, calculated payroll, purchased materials and equipment for shops, oversaw 5 mainstage & 5 second stage productions under the supervision of the Production Manager & Assistant Production Manager ● Stage Manager: The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley ● ASM (Apprentice): Curtains ● Sub ASM: White Christmas, Amadeus, The 39 Steps



American Music Theatre Project

• Assistant to Producing Director

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Assisted Heather Schmucker, Producing Director, with overseeing workshops of a new musical, planning for a world premiere production, contract drafting, grant writing, coordinating special events and producing a gala celebration Assisted Heather Schmucker, Producing Director, with overseeing workshops of a new musical, planning for a world premiere production, contract drafting, grant writing, coordinating special events and producing a gala celebration



TimeLine Theatre Company

• Assistant Stage Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Mar 2010

  Replacement ASM: 'Master Harold'...and the Boys Replacement ASM: 'Master Harold'...and the Boys



Steppenwolf Theatre Company

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Stage Management Intern

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  First Look Repertory of New Work 2009 ● ASM: Sex With Strangers ● Deck Crew: Honest ● Deck Crew: Ski Dubai First Look Repertory of New Work 2009 ● ASM: Sex With Strangers ● Deck Crew: Honest ● Deck Crew: Ski Dubai