Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Passionate and visionary theatre director with a formidable track record of propelling nationally acclaimed theatres to new heights through a relentless pursuit of artistic excellence and innovative strategies. Esteemed for a multifaceted talent in producing, directing, designing, and performing, with a rich portfolio of captivating performances that inspire and engage audiences through transformative storytelling and purposeful theatre arts. A trusted advisor and resource to senior executives, colleagues, and board members, driving pivotal decisions that shape the future of the organization and the theatre community at large. § Confident leading, working independently, or serving as a key contributor on teams in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. § Empower teams to achieve results by fostering a culture of initiative and innovation, encouraging creative problem-solving, and driving collaborative efforts that exceed performance expectations and push the boundaries of excellence in theater arts. § Known for accelerating the execution of cross-functional objectives and ensuring a shared vision of success and service delivery among internal and external stakeholders. § Advanced business acumen with a notable propensity to shape and drive strategic initiatives, propelling unprecedented growth and operational excellence. Specialties: Acting, Directing, Choreography, Theatre Education, Public Speaking, EDIA, Verbal and Non-Verbal Communications, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, Acting Coaching, Theatrical Consultation, Shakespearean Text, Shakespearean Performance, and Musical Theatre Movement, Nonprofits.
Actors' Equity Association is the labor union representing American actors and stage managers in professional theatre.
Directing the organization’s strategic, operational, and financial management, leading planning, budgeting, and audit processes. Overseeing fundraising through donor relations, grants, and events, while ensuring delivery of high-quality educational and theatrical programs. Cultivating partnerships with community groups, schools, and local government, and collaborated with a 10-member Board of Directors on governance and strategy. Managing facilities, vendor contracts, and the recruitment and development of staff and artists.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) is the national labor union representing professional stage directors and choreographers across the United States. As the theatrical union for directors and choreographers, SDC unites, empowers, and protects its members working in theatre and live performance.
Charged with the overall strategic, operational, and financial management of the organization. Development and implementation of strategic planning. Responsible for fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, grant writing, and special events. Creation and implementation of budgeting, financial reporting, and audit processes. Responsible for the delivery of high-quality educational and theatrical programming. Creation and fostering of relationships with community organizations, schools, and local government. Collaboration with an 8-seat Board of Directors to ensure effective governance and strategic direction. Responsible for the maintenance and operation of HITS Theatre facilities. Management of facility and programming-related vendor contracts. Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training, and retention of staff and artist contractors.
At the request of Public and Private School Teachers throughout the United States, I conduct movement workshops, both in character development and choreography.