Buckly Stephens Email & Phone Number

Orlando, FL

• Manage the relationship between the local Cast Members and Disney management
• Negotiate maximum work hours and terms for each theatrical production
• Ensure performing and break spaces are in compliance with contractual terms and safety
• Assisted with collectively bargained negotiations between Equity and the Walt Disney World Company
• Oversee Contract Associates and ensure that contractual terms are in compliance with previously bargained terms
• Represent cast members in grievances with Labor Management and Employee Relations

New York, NY

• Handled matters related to collective bargaining in assigned areas of the Union’s jurisdiction, including negotiation of contracts as well as processing of concession requests and appeals
• Administered collective bargaining agreements and codes in assigned areas
• Filed and processed claims and grievances on behalf of union members
• Organized additional work opportunities for members in the Eastern region
• Respond professionally to questions from employers and members and engage members in union matters
• Serve as regional staff liaison to assigned governance committees

New York, NY

• Reviewed all assigned incoming agreements and input into the database system in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Functioned as a team with assigned Business Representative to assist members and producers with contract questions and disputes
• Served as the first point of contact for all NYC based stage readings (around 400 a year) and aided with proper registration and procedure
• Analyzed weekly payroll reports to ensure correct salary, increments, and overage payments had been properly paid
• Assisted Business Representatives with Agreement negotiation

Greater New York City Area

• Coordinated and managed special events such as rentals, donor cultivation, and secondary programming
• Provided support as needed to facilitate technical needs and logistics for rehearsals and performances
• Assisted in the planning, supervision, and execution of productions and capital projects
• Composed and executed crew contracts
• Created and maintain production schedules and design deadlines
• Processed weekly payroll and check requests, tracked and distributed production petty cash

New York, NY

• Supported the General Management and Finance Department with fiscal operation including daily processes and the $70 million dollar capital campaign
• Daily box office performance sales evaluation, maintenance of records, and ticket database management
• Assisted with contracts and the monitoring of payment schedules
• Accounts payable and receivable maintenance and monthly banking reconciliation
• Annual audit organization and compilation of testing materials
• Provided support to the General Manager and Controller for daily tasks and special projects as assigned

• Composed, edited, and distributed all booking agreements, schedules, and technical riders for Broadway touring productions in a time-efficient manner
• Established good working relationships by negotiating contract points and solving disputes between Presenters and Producers
• Arranged interviews, approved and circulated marketing and press materials
• Coordinated all daily box office sales figures and distributed to Producers and Marketing personnel
• Represented the company at performing arts tradeshows and conventions

• Prepared theatrical auditions (scheduling and headshot/resumes), managed high volume phone lines, called out appointments, and assisted with auditions
• General office upkeep, including running errands, sorting all mail and submissions, and reorganizing the head shot filing system

• Provided support the Production Stage Manager with scheduling, preparation, and organizing of rehearsal and run for Off-Broadway production, Colder Than Here.
• Set, tracked, and maintained all props and furniture
• Assisted actors with line notes
• Performed tasks assigned by the stage manager and director

Orlando, Florida Area

• Served park guests as a greeter and information attendant
• Arranged and carried out special occasion presentations, including birthdays and anniversaries
• Presented park tours and information through special events and VIP parties

Orlando, Florida Area

• Oversaw backstage department for 6 main stage productions throughout the season
• Trained and worked in various aspects of theatrical production, such as carpentry, lighting, sound design, and house management
• Supervised production run crew and assigned them various duties as required