Itzel Ayala Email & Phone Number

United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Manage all logistical elements of the Bushwick Starr production season including mainstage theatrical plays/performances and day-long events.
• Alongside the Technical Director, I collaborate with designers and lead artists to budget and execute scenic, lighting, audio, and projection designs. I run all production meetings that help guide our conversations.
• Collaborate interdepartmentally both with designers and the crew who work to create each production, but also internally to the day-to-day operations of The Bushwick Starr.
• Process all invoices and credit card statements for all the production/event budgets while also maintaining shows budget anywhere in between $25,000-$75,000.
• Lead the hiring process for all technical and production crew and subsequently track and manage their payroll every two weeks.

Greater New York City Area

• Assist the Production Manager and Associate Production Manager on production(s) and reading(s), working with creative, producing, and production staff to realize the production and/or reading within the agreed budget.
• Collaborate closely both within the production department and with the larger organization (Producer, Company Manager, Production Manager, Stage Manager, and Marketing) to support a smooth production process.
• Assist in the scheduling and coordination of meetings, both institutional and project-based. For productions: record and distribute meeting notes, general filing and organization.
• Attend production meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings as needed
• Collaborate with and assist other Production Management staff as necessary
• Assist the Production Management staff in the hiring and supporting of stage managers for productions and readings.

Greater New York City Area

Worked in the Production Management office, keeping track of production needs in the Mainstage Season. Assisted with the administrative duties within the production department as well as functioning as a production manager for a developmental workshop in the winter. During my year-long fellowship I worked on the productions of the 2018-2019 Season: What.

Meadville, PA

Worked as a project lead on scenic construction, painting, and electrics. Supervising special events held in the theatre.

New York, NY

Assisted on producing a series of stage readings, and performances. Communicating with actors, directors, and stage managers. Worked with box office ticket sales, and communication between creative teams and executive staff.

Williamstown, MA

Helped with the building and execution of different production elements throughout the summer. Was also part of a new play development process where I was able to observe rehearsal and help with the logistical necessities of a changing script.Worked in a creative capacity with the directing program, and mainstage productions.

Helping students in lab session with both written and oral language exercises.