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Erin Shrader

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Skilled Creative Director and Producer adept at leading teams and developing strategies to produce creative projects and engage audiences. Proven track record of developing successful and innovative productions and programs that serve the artistic community at large. Excellent communicator, problem solver and detail-oriented leader dedicated to elevating theatrical experiences.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director / Lead Producer

RWS Global
04.2015 - 10.2023
  • Established and implemented creative content for variety of client projects to help fulfill varying entertainment needs including but not limited to original show writing, brand book creation and overseeing all aspects of creative from soundtrack to costuming.
  • Led creative department and drove completion of multiple concurring projects while supporting my team, maintaining schedule requirements and operating within budgets.
  • Directed and staged casts in 100+ performances both on stage in traditional theatrical productions and off stage in original, bespoke immersive experiences.
  • Collaborated with clients and multiple different departments to realize project, show or event's creative vision from all aspects.

Artistic Director

Norwin Theatre Company
01.2010 - Current
  • Creating and maintaining well established theater program to serve needs of young artists involved and bring theatrical experiences to their community.
  • Selection and production of annual season of shows, events and programs while managing several production teams consisting of both young artists and well established experts in their fields.
  • Providing mentorship to emerging talents, contributing to their professional growth within the entertainment industry.
  • Organizing special events as fundraising opportunities, successfully generating resources needed for continued operations.

Head of Theater & Resident Director/Choreographer

Accelerando Music Conservatory
06.2010 - 12.2015
  • Along with founding CEO, built performing arts school curriculum and artistic program from ground up.
  • Built, managed and maintained team of theater, dance and music professionals to provide expert instruction to students.
  • Spearheaded original musical program wherein emerging writers/composers in the industry created original musical productions written specifically for our students thereby allowing young creators a chance to workshop their projects and young actors to experience the process of original productions.
  • Implemented several programs that exposed students to new aspects of the entertainment industry including technical theater, recording artist development and writing and creating their own musical or theatrical work.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theater

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

Project Scoping

  • Project Coordination
  • Concept Development
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Production Scheduling
  • Collaborative Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Production Operations
  • Casting expertise
  • Audience Engagement

Timeline

Creative Director / Lead Producer

RWS Global
04.2015 - 10.2023

Head of Theater & Resident Director/Choreographer

Accelerando Music Conservatory
06.2010 - 12.2015

Artistic Director

Norwin Theatre Company
01.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theater

Point Park University

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