Producer
I'm a New York-based producer dedicated to creating unforgettable theatrical experiences. I do it by fostering ethical, inclusive environments where artists thrive and audience members feel welcomed. I am committed to artistic excellence.
I'm passionate about work that is emotionally resonant, intellectually rigorous, and unafraid to push theatrical boundaries. I’m drawn to stories that interrogate the complexity of the human experience. These are the pieces that stay with audience long after the lights go down.
Independant Projects
Title | Company | Director | Author |
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A View From The Bridge* | Long Wharf Theatre Company | James Dean Palmer | Arthur Miller |
The Head of Richard | De-Cruit | Jason O'Connell | Stephan Wolfert |
Make Thick My Blood | De-Cruit | Alexandra Beller | Stephan Wolfert |
She Wolf | De-Cruit | Yvette Nolan | Stephan Wolfert |
The Tempest | Gallery Players | James Deal Palmer | William Shakespeare |
Broadway Advocacy Coalition/ Arts in Action Festival | Waterwell/PPAS | Ogemde Ude | Devised |
*9 Nominations From The Connecticut Critics Circle Award Nominations, the most of any play this season in CT
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WINNER Outstanding play: “A View from the Bridge”
WINNER Director of a play: James Dean Palmer, “A View from the Bridge”
WINNER Set design: You-Shin Chen, “A View from the Bridge”
Actor in a play: Dominic Fumusa, “A View from the Bridge”
Actress in a play: Annie Parisse, “A View from the Bridge”
Featured actor in a play: Antonio Magro, “A View from the Bridge”
Featured actress in a play: Paten Hughes, “A View from the Bridge”
Lighting design: Kate McGee “A View from the Bridge”
Sound design: Jane Shaw, “A View from the Bridge”
MSJP Creatives
Title | Venue | Author/Devisers |
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If After... | In development | James Palmer, Patricia Black, Paten Hughes |
Click | The Tank, Atelier 86 | Drew Pisarra |
And The Swan | TheaterLab | Patricia Black, James Dean Palmer |
Hen 42 | In Development | Chana Porter |
Nostra Madre | 15S | Susan Reimer |
Orestes at Delphi | 15S | Griffin Sharps |
The COOP Theatre and Film
Title | Venue/Distribution | Writer | Director |
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Such a Shitty Time | Official Selection Brooklyn Short Film Festival and Walla Walla Film Festival, Brooklyn Women's Film Festival | Avra Fox Lerner | Avra Fox Lerner |
The Snakes | Official selection Pan African Film Festival and American Black Film Festival, Streaming on Max | Michelle Beck | Michelle Beck |
Terra Firma | Baruch Performing Arts Center | Barbara Hammond | Shana Cooper |
Red Tape Theatre Company
Founding Artistic Ensemble Member, 2005-2013
Representative credits. Full list available upon request.
Title | Playwright | Director |
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Lear | Young Jean Lee | James Dean Palmer |
Tragedy, A Tragedy | Will Eno | Jeremy Wechsler |
A Mouse in a Jar | Will Davis | Maryna Majok |
Elephant's Graveyard | George Brandt | James Dean Palmer |
Obscura: A Voyeuristic Love Story | Jennifer Barclay | Julieanne Ehre |
The Skriker | Caryl Churchill | Eric Hoff |
The Love of the Nightingale | Timberlake Wertenbaker | James Dean Palmer |
Fresh Eyes new play development festival 2005-2011 | Various | Various |
Chicago Fringe Artist Networking Night 2009-2012 |
Related Experience
Managing Director
Simons Marketing | 2019 - Present
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Promoted from Project Manager to Managing Director, reflecting significant contributions to organizational growth.
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Led creative campaign development, integrating storytelling and branding to engage target audiences across platforms.
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Scaled operations, expanded services, and mentored a team of 10 freelance professionals.
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Directed creative ideation sessions, resulting in measurable performance improvements.
Acting Director of Marketing and Communications
Trinity Repertory Company | June - October 2016
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Directed marketing efforts during a leadership transition, achieving the highest historical ticket sales for A Christmas Carol.
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Collaborated with artistic teams to produce video content and promotional materials, enhancing audience engagement.
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Supervised cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
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Founding Ensemble Member and Producer
Red Tape Theatre Company | 2005 – 2013
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Managed the full production lifecycle for over 40 avant-garde performances, from season planning to execution.
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Guided season planning, selecting productions that aligned with the company’s mission and provided creative opportunities for the ensemble.
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Launched and managed the Chicago Fringe Artist Networking Night, fostering a vibrant creative community and raising the company’s visibility.
Education
Columbia College Chicago
B.A. in Dance, Concentration in Dance Studies
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S. in International Studies, Minor in French
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SDCF Observership Class 2017-2018