Events.

In addition to serving as Producing Artistic Director for Cardinal Stritch University’s Theater and Music Events, as well as The Arc Theatre and Shakespeare on the Ridge in Chicago, IL, I have produced and curated various public educational, philanthropic and artistic events in various capacities.

Selected Example Events:

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Cardinal Stritch Common Read 2016-2022

As a part of the Common Read Committee, helped to curate programing connected to the text including:

  • Public Presentation of Author Q&A and reception
  • Creation of Curriculum aligned in Freshman Seminar Classes
  • Producing Performing Arts programming (Orchestra and Vocal Concerts, Live Theater Performances) connected to Common Read Themes
  • Creating several aligned mini-events and “event passport” in the week surrounding Author Q&A for further engagement

Arts@Stritch 2015-2021

Created and Produced Arts@Stritch Series at Cardinal Stritch University to host various Performing Arts programming on campus for the surrounding community. Partners include:

  • Milwaukee Ballet 2
  • Milwaukee Opera Theater
  • Tres Vidas Spanish Educational Theater
  • Big Brass Band Wisconsin
Pink Umbrella Fundraiser 2023

Co-Chair and Host of Annual “Tea Party Fundraiser” for Pink Umbrella Theater Company, managing various aspects of event and logistics.

  • Venue Selection and Communication
  • Donor Experience Integration
  • Creation of Mission Video to engage donor activity
  • Food/Beverage
  • Interactive Raffle including soliciting donations
  • Aesthetics and mission messaging
“The Last Cyclist” surrounding Events 2019

“The Last Cyclist” was a collaboration with the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center and the Jewish Community Center. Together, several supporting events were created to support the experience.

  • Supporting “Resilience: Art as a Weapon” exhibition in the Northwestern Mutual Art Gallery with student and professional art responding to the play.
  • Opening night Pre-Show Gala and Q&A with HERC education director, Playwright, Director and other experts.
  • Opening Night post show talkback with Director and playwright, desert reception.