David Eck Email & Phone Number

Deer Park, Texas

Marketing Coordinator and Resident Director of mainstage and youth productions.Arts educator for year-round program. Develop educational programs and curriculum for numerous classes in musical theatre, acting, and confidence building, ages 3-18 with an average annual enrollment of 250 students, including those with disabilities.Development and production of all marketing materials, social media, and web content for all theatrical events. Creation and distribution of online and… Show more Marketing Coordinator and Resident Director of mainstage and youth productions.Arts educator for year-round program. Develop educational programs and curriculum for numerous classes in musical theatre, acting, and confidence building, ages 3-18 with an average annual enrollment of 250 students, including those with disabilities.Development and production of all marketing materials, social media, and web content for all theatrical events. Creation and distribution of online and print ads. Coordination of all press events and interviews for productions and media buys for the Deer Park and Houston market, reaching to our patron base as well as targeted customers for future sustainability. Produce three annual fundraiser events benefitting our non-profit that provides scholarships for students who graduate from the educational academy.Volunteer management. Pairing skill sets of our volunteers (over 100 active) to the applicable areas of production.Community Outreach by bringing productions to the community and exposing children to performing arts.Payroll, procurement, and licensing management. Casting, Set Design, Sound Design, Event Management.Contract execution for all guest artists and vendors.Direction Credits Include: Women of A Certain Age (World Premiere), TRAILS: A NEW AMERICAN MUSICAL (Southeast Premiere), Peter and the Starcatcher, Chicago, Shrek, The Drowsy Chaperone, Guys and Dolls, Sweet Charity, Little Shop of Horrors, Elf, Urinetown, The Producers, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Godspell, The Addams Family, The Sound of Music, The Music Man, The Wedding Singer, Das Barbecu, Frozen Jr., Legally Blonde Jr. Matilda Jr., and Seussical Jr. Show less

New York, Ny

Established multimillion-dollar merchandising fulfillment organization to drive company growth, expand mature client relationships, and capture international business opportunities in a lucrative theatrical market. Key activities involve negotiating, art direction, developing and designing merchandising and licensing agreements for Broadway shows, events, and promotions. Projects include: Kinky Boots, Pippin, EVITA, Peter and the Starcatcher, On the Town, RENT, Hairspray, After Midnight, Burn… Show more Established multimillion-dollar merchandising fulfillment organization to drive company growth, expand mature client relationships, and capture international business opportunities in a lucrative theatrical market. Key activities involve negotiating, art direction, developing and designing merchandising and licensing agreements for Broadway shows, events, and promotions. Projects include: Kinky Boots, Pippin, EVITA, Peter and the Starcatcher, On the Town, RENT, Hairspray, After Midnight, Burn the Floor, Flashdance (UK/US), Cry-Baby, The Railway Children (UK/Canada), Triassic Parq, Murder for Two, Nevermore and Vanities. Effectively lead and manage a staff of up to 100 employees. Sales staff and Managers report directly from all venues across the United States and New York on a daily basis. Develop employee training and team building seminars used in theatrical venues in North America and London. Creation and fulfillment of online stores for individual productions including domestic and international wholesale distribution.Architect merchandising program processes used to secure product from domestic and international manufacturers, create financial reports provided to producers and venues, ensure compliance with all regulated standards, gain producers’ approval, and recruit staff in New York, London and Canada.Highlights include: Two consecutive years as merchandiser for sold out engagements at the Hollywood Bowl in California on productions of RENT and Hairspray with attendance of over 17,000 people per performance. Peter and the Starcatcher products featured in The Disney Store (flagship location) Times Square. Design and sales of products for international music star Ricky Martin for his charity the Ricky Martin Foundation, and for Cyndi Lauper's True Colors United. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Associate to six-time Tony Award winning producers Allan and Adam S. Gordon. Provided council on: Kinky Boots, Pippin, Peter and the Starcatcher, On the Town, After Midnight, Evita, The Pee-Wee Herman Show, American Idiot, Porgy and Bess, Cry-Baby, Come Fly Away, RENT, Burn the Floor, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Hairspray, Flashdance (UK/US) and The Last Goodbye (The Old Globe/Williamstown).Advisor on active/past assets and scout for future productions.Attend and evaluate all… Show more Associate to six-time Tony Award winning producers Allan and Adam S. Gordon. Provided council on: Kinky Boots, Pippin, Peter and the Starcatcher, On the Town, After Midnight, Evita, The Pee-Wee Herman Show, American Idiot, Porgy and Bess, Cry-Baby, Come Fly Away, RENT, Burn the Floor, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Hairspray, Flashdance (UK/US) and The Last Goodbye (The Old Globe/Williamstown).Advisor on active/past assets and scout for future productions.Attend and evaluate all readings, workshops and presentations for production/investment potential. Handle script submissions and provide detailed evaluations to its principals. Correspond with playwrights, agents, general managers and co-producers. Oversee and assist the development of projects from page to stage while actively participating in all production meetings for numerous productions. Coordinate readings and workshop presentations.Investor relations. Raise capital and liaise between investors and producers. Provide financial reports and distribute royalties and tax documents to partners. Keep investors informed of progress and any topical information pertaining to individual projects. Show less

New York, Ny

Promoted from Sales Manager to Director of Operations within three months of employment. Spearheaded the revamping of all in-theatre sales protocol and procedures for a rapidly growing theatrical merchandise company.• Scheduled and train all managers and sales staff in high volume and fast paced retail sales, cash handling, customer service and inventory management.• Front and back end management for shipping and receiving logistics. • Supported creatives in the design and… Show more Promoted from Sales Manager to Director of Operations within three months of employment. Spearheaded the revamping of all in-theatre sales protocol and procedures for a rapidly growing theatrical merchandise company.• Scheduled and train all managers and sales staff in high volume and fast paced retail sales, cash handling, customer service and inventory management.• Front and back end management for shipping and receiving logistics. • Supported creatives in the design and creation of product lines using a keen knowledge of current trends and consumer feedback. Show less