Company Producer Resume Example Algonquin Arts Theatre

COMPANY PRODUCER

Professional Summary

Experienced Artistic Director, Arts Educator, Producer, Actor, Programming Coordinator and Manager with over 15-years of experience in the performing arts. Proceeds a reputation in programming development, artistic direction and procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity. Enthusiastic theatre professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of leadership, operational excellence and organizational development. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the entertainment industry.

Work History

Company Producer, 09/2010 to CurrentAlgonquin Arts Theatre - Mansquan , NJ

Oversees all aspects of mounting a theatre production, responsible for delivering a good show, on time, and on budget. Featured the work of emerging artists, including performers, designers and directors by working alongside seasoned professionals
General partner with the company and understands terms including royalty agreement, liability when using space, insurance
Sourced theatrical agents, negotiate with unions, staffed production, secured the theatre and rehearsal hall, obtained liability and workers' compensation insurance
Financial and producing preparation included, reading scripts, licensing, size of a targeted audience, number of performances, size of production in terms of set, staff (i.e. tech, performers, and designers.)
Set primary goals to balance and coordinate business and financial aspects
Built a Production Team including: Director, stage manager, costumer, lighting Designer, Set Designer, Sound Engineer, production manager, technical crew, Music Director & Choreographer. In some cases, teaching artists, interns and performance talent
Contracted and employed staff
Managed schedule: Auditions, rehearsals, production meetings, tech-week, zitprobe, performances, Brush-up & Strike
Managed purchase orders, pick-up and drop off, rentals: Costumes, Lighting Instruments, Set Materials, Props, Wigs, Furniture, etc
Payouts - All bills, including payroll, paid on time
Kept communication between all positions
Problem Solver
Technical understanding and evaluating of tech needs
Conducts meetings with directors and managers to track progress of employees'
Set goals to keep production on schedule
With an assistance of a Stage Manager, monitored operating reports, distribute copies of scripts and rehearsal call sheets with practice schedules and cast and crew contact details
Reported and updated marketing duties: proper spelling of cast members, playbill details, running time and anything that a marketing and box office needs to communicate to audience members

Director of Arts Education, 09/2009 to CurrentAlgonquin Arts Theatre - Manasquan, NJ

Oversees the Education Department, responsible for organizing and implementing the highest level of artistic programming. Arts Education Programming | 3-categories: Curriculum Based Program, Extra-Curricular Programming, Internship / Apprenticeship Resource and Outreach
Advised and built K-12 instructional program through classroom theatre education workshops, Drama-Residency Programs and outreach programs (on and off-site).
Implementedprograms and activities based on contents that meet the state of New Jersey core curriculum standards.
Built class and course descriptions. Designed and prepare materials for workshops including timesheets, rosters, evaluation forms, registration forms, seminar handouts and handbooks.
Provides a platform and personal guidance for educators, students, community leaders to showcase and explore their understanding of all subjects and perspectives through an opportunity to engage very directly and personally in the arts, fostering greater participation and means for exploring personal and societal issues through the world of the stage.
Led, staffed, utilized various talent and managed an arts education team in delivery of various projects.
Budgeted, contracted (Technical Rider) and staffed presenting tours for Education Series.
Clerical and administrative tasks including faxing, filing, copying, data entry, answering and distributing email, answering and making phone calls.
Proofread and edited marketing material, education literature and press releases.
Processed ticket orders for Education Series and Performing Arts Academy using Seat Advisor (SABO) software. Created and reported financial reports, wait-lists, reservations, outstanding payments and utilized logistics of sales data.
Managed the front-of-house responsibilities for education performances, including coordinating ushers, creating seating charts, door sales, hospitality and delivering curtain speeches.
Provide administrative support by working with individual schools, principals and teachers to develop a substantive program of curriculum, standards-based instruction and assessment through AAT's Arts Education department.
Coordinate and document professional development in the arts for administrators, teachers, parents, etc., in alignment with standards, curricula and assessment.
Liaison to the Development department. Maintained records to track and monitor the all education programs through attendance records, meetings and evaluation of the program. Coordinated survey data, site visitations, documentation through photography, video, observation and evaluation.
Versed in the guidelines of a 501(c) (3) non-profit center for performing arts and the importance of Corporate sponsorship, Producing and community supporters as valuable contributors to the region's quality of community cultural life.

Principal Performer (AEA), 09/2008 to 06/2009Artspower National Touring Theatre - Cedar Grove, NJ

Performed with professional touring Theatre for Young Audiences. Nationally toured with ArtsPowers production, My Heart in a Suitcase (Tour: Fall/Winter and Winter/ Spring tour 2008-2009). Each tour consists of one stage manager and four actors. All performances included Q & A session, in part with an Arts Education performance experience.

Production Intern & Front of House Manager, 01/2007 to 08/2007Vital Theatre Company - Manhattan, NY

Attributed creative direction and arts education input on NYC's Vital Theater Companies original and renowned musical for young audiences, Pinkalicious.Pinkalicious is a series of books written and illustrated by Elizabeth & Victoria Kann
Reviewed scripts from new playwrights and researched stories and ideas for shows and segments
Reviewed actor resumes for casting new staged musicals
Logged and organized department library of resumes and plays
Administrated auditions, education workshops and special events for main stage programming
Saved staff members time by performing routine tasks
Attended and contributed to staff meetings
Fostered workplace safety and efficiency by identifying potential hazards and promoting workplace safety
House Management: Fostered workplace safety and efficiency. Maintained care for a space, reported damage or issues, provided customer service, promoted community engagement and communication between a front and back of house

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Business And Directing, 05/2008

Montclair State University - Montclair, NJ

Associate of Arts, Theatre/ Speech, 05/2006

Brookdale Community College - Lincroft, NJ

High School Diploma, 06/2003

Freehold Twp. High School - Freehold Twp., NJ

Certifications

Source 4 Teachers: Substitute Teacher Certification by the State of NJ (2009)

Hobbies

Vocalist (Opera, Classical, Broadway, Worship & Jazz), Stage Combat: Unarmed, Sports (Running, Surfing & Skiing)

Freelance

Teaching Artist, Performing Arts Career Coach, Performer (Singer/ Actor) and Stage Director

Skills

Aesthetic judgment
Strong leadership skills to oversee work of other artists
Creativity and superb communication to develop products
Ability to prioritize work and manage deadlines

Problem-solving and project-management
Works well with different personality types
Extremely Organized

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Algonquin Arts Theatre
Artspower National Touring Theatre
Vital Theatre Company

School Attended

Montclair State University
Brookdale Community College
Freehold Twp. High School

Job Titles Held:

Company Producer
Director of Arts Education
Principal Performer (AEA)
Production Intern & Front of House Manager

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts , Theatre Business And Directing 05/2008
Associate of Arts , Theatre/ Speech 05/2006
High School Diploma , 06/2003

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