NYC Based Arts Administrator with an interest in producing and dramaturgy who has experience coordinating a high profile, off-Broadway Artistic Office. Enthusiastic team player who is eager to dive in both creatively and logistically.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Artistic Assistant
MCC Theater
08.2023 - Current
Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for incoming artists, and creative teams
Provided detailed and efficient creative feedback on submitted scripts, invited readings and projects in production
Facilitated long term relationship building with up and coming industry artists Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for incoming artists, creative teams and the MCC Artistic Team
Arranged Artistic Budget management, including facilitating scheduling and payment for 1099 contractors
Coordinated all schedules and seasonal calendars for all members of MCC's Artistic Team, not limited to scheduling Artistic departmental meetings, and departmental meetings with commerical partners and artists
Aided in the selection and producing of developmental readings and workshops
Covered tech and previews for productions in progress, worked closely with Artists on the notes process
Assistant
Agency For The Performing Arts
10.2022 - 08.2023
Served as the direct assistant for APA's only Scripted Literary Theatrical Agent, supporting a 50+ person client list
Managed Beth Blicker's personal and professional schedule, including coordinating travel
Took charge of the Scripted Literary - Theatrical Accounting duties, ranging from managing spreadsheets of clients incoming payments to coordinating with the internal accounting office to ensure payment processing
Headed tracking client submissions, managing client relationships and strategically setting meetings with clients with potential artistic partners
Enthusiastically participated in departmental discussions on new plays, written and produced
As such, took on the responsibility of reading several new plays per week as well as attending the theater regularly
Spearheaded the departments submission process, using prior knowledge and research to generate play submission lists based on theater tastes and needs.
Education
BFA in Drama -
New York University
Skills
Administrative Support Skills (Schedule, Database and Calendar Management)
Strong Communication and People Interfacing
Creative Development (Dramaturgical Feedback, Script Coverage)
Technical Skills (Microsoft Suite, Social Media Management)
Event Planning and Execution
OTHER RELEVANT WORK
Producing Intern, Tom Kirdahy Productions 3/2022 - 10/2022