Andrew Cannata

• Established new summer musical tradition in Bee Cave, Texas from inception.
• Oversaw operations, staffing, show selection, and budgeting for free summer program.
• Managed annual budget between $300,000 and $400,000 effectively.
• Developed strong partnerships with 16 corporate sponsors and city officials.
• Fostered a welcoming environment to attract local artists.

acting portfolio available upon request

• Directed administration programs and strategic planning for ZTP, aligning operations with long-term vision.
• Developed strategic planning for future productions and organizational growth, positioning ZTP for sustained success.
• Managed $400,000 annual budget, ensuring resource allocation supported organizational objectives.
• Increased corporate sponsorship by 45% in 2019.
• Secured national, state, and local grants for operations.
• Cultivated strong relationships with sponsors and donors.
• Selected programming and hired staff for summer musical.
• Maintained relationships with City of Austin officials.

• Secured 10 sponsors, increasing program visibility and funding for each production.
• Created and managed Kickstarter campaigns, raising over $10,000 to support production costs.
• Developed comprehensive marketing plans, resulting in heightened visibility and audience engagement for shows.
• Leveraged relationships to cast top talent from Austin for performances.
• Scheduled and conducted auditions for over 50 participants across both productions.
• Negotiated contracts for orchestra, ensuring quality musical support.
• Assisted in budget development for both 'Guys and Dolls' and 'How to Succeed in Business'.
• Collaborated with directors to select casts for 2014 and 2015 season productions.

• Co-wrote and composed original musical production in Austin, contributing to creative vision and storytelling
• Produced full staged reading of the production at Ground Floor Theatre, showcasing talent and garnering audience feedback
• Leveraged existing relationships to cast top Austin talent
• Promoted and ran auditions for 15+ people for the staged reading
• Developed and facilitated engaging workshops with local talent to enhance character development and production quality

• Started and ran all operations for Mother of Invention Productions
• Developed comprehensive marketing plan to effectively promote productions and increase visibility
• Selected opening season of shows to align with audience interests and maximize engagement
• Scheduled, promoted, and facilitated auditions to attract top talent for all productions
• Negotiated contracts for actors
• Ran Box Office and preshows announcements for all show