Cora Badey
New Orleans,LA
Summary
French director, performer, and acrobat, recipient of the CAC New Orleans Fellowship. Co-founder and artistic co-director of Collectif La Cohorte and a theater festival in France. Experienced in production, administration, and artistic project development, with a strong focus on site-specific and immersive work.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder & Co-Director
Collectif La Cohorte
France
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Built and managed a theater company from the ground up
- Co-led the administrative setup of the company, including obtaining the live performance license
- Managed contracts, payroll, and legal documentation
- Oversaw copyright applications and rights management
- Wrote annual activity and impact reports
- Managed and updated the company website
Co-Creator
Saint-Yan Scintillant Festival
France
01.2014 - 08.2020
- Co-led artistic programming and selection of performances
- Coordinated festival logistics and scheduling
- Organized artistic residencies
- Wrote grant applications
- Developed artistic proposals and project documentation
- Coordinated communication materials with graphic designers
- Designed and organized theater workshops for children
Festival Coordinator
Festival de la Clayette
France
12.2014 - 08.2019
- Acted as main liaison with the municipality
- Planned and coordinated festival programming and venues
- Organized artistic residencies
- Negotiated contracts and partnerships
- Coordinated communication materials with graphic designers
- Organized workshops for children
Touring & Outreach Assistant
Compagnie Les 3 Coups L'Oeuvre
France
03.2018 - 05.2022
- Supported the distribution of performances and touring opportunities
- Assisted with outreach to venues, festivals, and partners
- Helped coordinate scheduling and logistics for performances
Lighting & Sound Technician
Collectif La Cohorte
France
12.2015 - 08.2020
- Basic technical setup and operation for live performances
Teaching & Tutoring
Self-employeed
France, Los Angeles CA
- French as a Foreign Language 2023-2025
- French literature (Middle school, High School), Latin (Middle school, High School) 2012-2016
Education
Master of Arts - Directing
California Institute of The Arts
Los Angeles, CA01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
Conservatoire À Rayonnement Régional
Avignon, France06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - French Literature
University of Avignon
Avignon, France06.2011
Hypokhâgne / Khâgne - Intensive Humanities Program
Lycée Frédéric Mistral
Avignon01.2009
Skills
Production & Programming
Festival coordination Site-specific production Artistic curation Residency organization
Administration
Contracts & payroll Grant writing Institutional partnerships
Marketing & Communication
Content development Audience engagement Collaboration with designers
Websites
Langues
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Espagnol
Elementary
Italien
Elementary
Timeline
Touring & Outreach Assistant
Compagnie Les 3 Coups L'Oeuvre
03.2018 - 05.2022
Lighting & Sound Technician
Collectif La Cohorte
12.2015 - 08.2020
Festival Coordinator
Festival de la Clayette
12.2014 - 08.2019
Co-Creator
Saint-Yan Scintillant Festival
01.2014 - 08.2020
Co-Founder & Co-Director
Collectif La Cohorte
01.2013 - 01.2020
Teaching & Tutoring
Self-employeed
Master of Arts - Directing
California Institute of The Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
Conservatoire À Rayonnement Régional
Bachelor of Arts - French Literature
University of Avignon
Hypokhâgne / Khâgne - Intensive Humanities Program
Lycée Frédéric Mistral