Amy Benson Email & Phone Number

Gaithersburg, Md, Us

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

- Serves on committee for season planning- Attends developmental readings of new plays and provides feedback- Works with the Casting Director on selecting sides for auditions, audition coordination and execution, and file management- Plans several major events per season for Board Members and other VIP guests- Undertakes a two week donor trip to London alongside the Director of Development, selecting the theatrical menu for the trip- Ensures that artists working at the theatre feel welcome and included- Tracks progress of the four year Strategic Plan from conception through fruition- Coordinates with the Development department on opening nights, donor communications, and other special events- Ensures strong communication between the Artistic Director, Managing Director, Board and Staff

Virtual

- Created a space for playwrights to develop their work during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond through virtual readings and feedback sessions- Created the directing style and aesthetic for the company, creating an SOP for when out-of-company directors were hired- Selected plays for four seasons worth of development with the Literary Manager and Vetting Committee, increasing the diversity of playwrights with each season- Cast every reading, increasing the diversity of performers with each season- Directed approximately half of the readings each season- Produced 8 or 9 plays per season, one per month- Conceived, curated and produced an annual One Acts Festival fundraiser to culminate each season- Grew the company from an all volunteer organization to a 501c(3) nonprofit

- Developed curriculum for theatre classes for students ages 1-18- Worked with students with disabilities, creating an inclusive environment- Directed original musicals at the DCJCC for 1st through 4th graders- Served as Lead Teacher for a creative residency at the Feynman School, creating, conceiving, and executing a playwriting unit each spring where students created, wrote, performed, and create props and costumes for production, which culminating in a performance for their peers - Directed an annual production at the Feynman School for middle school students- Selected to present to fellow teaching artists on the topic of early childhood curriculum creation- Mentored new teaching artists to train them for lead teaching

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Maintained communications between the Executive Director and Board of Directors- Upgraded the organization from an excel sheet to utilizing Quickbooks for its financial tracking- Managed volunteers for a large fundraising event- Tracked finances and provided financial reports at Board meetings- Took meeting minutes and provided them to the Board

New York, New York, United States

- Wrote proposals to gain new clients for the company- Planned and executed a job fair for over 700 finance students, including designing a new registration - website for both students and prospective employers- Provided assistance with events and event preparation- Conducted first round interviews for hiring employees, helping identify applicants who matched the company aesthetic