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Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

I coordinate daily operations and plan & implement our strategic business development.

Norfolk City County, Virginia, United States

I'm currently teaching "Introduction to the Philosophy of Music." I also sub, when available, in the school's jazz department, teaching jazz theory, jazz piano, and small group performance.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

-Book, music, and lyrics for "Moonshiner," an original one-act musical; a supernatural satire of film noir, produced at the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival 2019. -Book for "Eat the Rich," a revue of punk music. -Book, music, and lyrics for "The Masque of the Mystick Krewe," a full-length musical set during Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama.-"The Apotheosis of the Helianthus," a four-character straight play; an anachronistic imagining of the two months in 1888 when Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin shared a house in Arles, France. What's an ear worth, anyway?

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

After leading the production department through the first half of the 22-23 season, I pivoted to managing a $1.5 million renovation & rehabilitation project to the historic Wells Theatre. This project finished major construction in September 2023, and closed out around September of 2024. In this project, we:• Replaced and refurbished all of the seating;• Replaced the carpeting in the theater house portion of the building;• Replaced all of the interior curtains;• Overhauled the architectural lighting, to include the work lights and running lights; and,• Installed a new theatrical sound system.We rehabilitated this 110-year-old theater, all while maintaining and restoring its historic character.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

I supervised all aspects of production, and managed hands-on as needed throughout the entire product cycle of presenting theater. In this role, I:• Created and executed the production schedule for six fully-produced, main stage productions annually;• Hired and supervised a production department comprising up to twelve persons per project;• Managed a nearly $1,000,000 annual production budget;• Complied with numerous, often conflicting, collective bargaining agreements from at least four separate theatrical unions; • Managed the both the renovation and daily maintenance of four properties, including a 110-year-old theater listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

As I transitioned out of my previous position at Zeiders American Dream Theater, I stepped into this interim role, producing the last show of the 2021-22 season, and the season-ending gala event. I managed a staff of six and a creative team of six in bringing the play Every Brilliant Thing to life, and all hands in the company for the annual gala.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

The Z presents new works & emerging artists and provides unique artistic experiences.I set the artistic vision of the company, in consultation with the board of directors and other staff. I came aboard as the second hire in the organization; over the course of eight years, we grew from two employees and three board members to eleven full-time employees, more than twenty flex-time employees, and added eight members to our board. Other highlights are summed up in the following list:• Programmed six complete seasons of performing arts center-style programming, with more than 150 annual performances.• Created several multi-day, interdisciplinary arts festivals, encompassing Shakespeare through to the creation of new works, and including public art, performances, and panel discussions, inviting both artists and community members to create and perform alongside each other.• Initiated a residential new play writing group, mentoring fifteen emerging playwrights in semi-monthly meetings throughout the year. Through this group, led the development and presentation of at least five new plays annually; plays developed in the workshop have been finalists at the O’Neill center, presented at Orlando Fringe and St. Louis Fringe, produced at Chicago Musical Theater Festival, and selected for further development by other theaters.• Premiered five new musicals as both producer and musical director. One piece, Second to Nun (since re-titled Marguerite), was later premiered by Astoria Performing Arts Center with Cady Huffman in the title role. One piece, Remembering Tomorrow: The Lives of Edgar Cayce, was the result of a two-year commission process with a non-theatrical partner, Edgar Cayce’s Association for Research and Enlightenment. Another piece, Grotesquerie Lake, was later presented in concert at Lincoln Center’s Bruno Walter Auditorium in February of 2020.

Performed as keyboardist and vocalist for several large-scale symphonic rock/pop shows, including "The Music of Queen," "The Music of Michael Jackson," & "The Music of The Who."

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Performed as both music director and/or music supervisor for musicals and/or straight plays with music.-Music Director for world premieres of "Frog Kiss," by Eric Schorr & Charles Leipart; and "I Sing the Rising Sea," by Eric Schorr.-Music Director/Arranger/Orchestrator for "Swing Time Salute," an original WWII revue aboard the USS Wisconsin.-Music Director/Composer/Arranger for several original productions of "A Christmas Carol."-Music Director for "The Honky Tonk Angels" and "The Last Five Years."

Greater New York City Area

Music Director for workshop/reading of "Opal Ann & the Fabulous Kit Katt," book by Chris Henry, music & lyrics by Dan Weiss & Summer Hyde. MD for "All This and Heaven Too," biographical musical about singer/songwriter Andrew Gold.

Greater New York City Area

Composed, arranged, & recorded music for the Off-Broadway, limited run run of John Cariani's "LOVE/SICK" at the Royal Family Theater, 145 W 46th Street. Reviewed by the New York Times, Huffington Post, and a slew of others.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Music Director for two productions in 2011-2012 season, three productions in 2012-2013 season, one in 2013-2014, two in 2014-2015, two in 2015-2016.

Norfolk, Virginia

Resident music director for musical theater, vocal coach for musical theater department.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

President of the local chapter of the American Federation of Musicians. Advocate for musicians. Contract negotiation & enforcement.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Assistant Conductor for a production of "The King & I" by this new opera company.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Developed, implemented and supervised a comprehensive professional musical training program for 65 students in each of four annual cycles. Supervised a staff of 14 instructors.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Programmed and performed music weekly in support of worship services. Arranged music for various ensembles. Contracted performers for worship services. Conducted a twenty-voice choir for worship services.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: Graduate Honor CouncilI completed an Executive MBA at the Raymond Mason School of Business at the College.

Alb, Philosophy & Ethics

I completed an undergraduate degree at Harvard after a nearly thirty-year academic break, all while working full-time.