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
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.












