Jonathan Alan Arak Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York, Brazil, Sweden

Directed PLASTIC FLOWERS in September 2016 as well as at The Slipper Room in March of 2017 in conjunction with She For He initiative of the UN. Board Member involved in artistic and managerial decisions for the company since 2014. Slated to direct TAMANDUA Winter 2020.

860 Broadway 6Th Floor, New York, New York 10011

-Teaching since 1988. -ACT, P/SAT, Subject Tests (US History, Math 1&2, Literature)-AP US History -SSAT, ISEE, SHSAT, Hunter College High Exam, ERB/CTP, TACHS, HSPT, Stanford-Binet-GMAT, GRE, LSAT -Admissions Counseling for High School, College, Business, Law, and Medical School.-Academic Tutoring/Advising-Have prepared students online as far away as Shanghai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and was flown to work with students in London for three different families from 2008-2014 and again in 2018.He has trained hundreds of teachers around the country and Canada for the SAT, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, GMAT, GRE, and LSAT. He is regarded as an expert in the high school admissions process for the top private and top public high schools in New York City has over 30 years of experience with students who receive special accommodations, and has delivered workshops on how to work with them. He has been a contributing author to GMAT, GRE, LSAT, and SAT materials. His previous experience includes being National Content Director for Pre-high school programs, and developing content for the ISEE, SSAT, and SHSAT. He is the author of Cracking the Specialized High School Admissions Test (Random House) and is one of the only tutors for The Hunter College High Exam who has proctored the actual test (2011, '14, '15, '17, and '22). He taught SAT courses for The Opportunity Network, Minds Matter, and The TEAK Foundation (during its formative years). Jonathan was an intern in the admissions office during his time at Oberlin College. For the last 30 years, he has continued to work with the admissions staff, providing him with inside knowledge of the college admissions process.

West End/Broadway

Associate Producer for "My Trip Down the Pink Carpet" starring Leslie Jordon in London. "The first" backer for Kander & Ebb's "The Scottsboro Boys" directed by Susan Stroman in New York, and a backer for "The Judy Show" off-Broadway.

Prepared thousands of students on tests ranging from ERB's and The Hunter Exam through SAT/SAT Subject Tests/ACT's to GMAT/GRE/LSAT's and assisted preparing their applications. Provided academic tutoring for 5th thru 12th grades, and have advised students in selecting classes at both the high school and college levels. Trained hundreds of teachers for the same range of exams, giving special attention to the nuances not generally presented in initial training.

Rockefeller Center

Assisted Harold Prince on productions such as "Don Giovanni" at City Opera choreographed by Susan Stroman, and the World Premiere of his play "Grandchild of Kings". I stage managed "Kiss of the Spider Woman" with Chita Rivera on Broadway. During this time I directed the European Premiere of Neil Simons' "Biloxi Blues" in Ireland, and "Sweeney Todd" as well as the World Premiere of "Travels", both with Opera Roanoke. Associate Member SSDC and have continued to direct off-off broadway and readings the past 20+ years.

New York City

Enrolled volunteers in teams of 6 to 20, to staff Basic Course, Advanced Course, and Leadership Program - personal transformational programs lasting 5 to 90 days.

New York City

Was in charge of setting up all trainings for Lifespring, a company providing personal transformational programs. Coordinated volunteer staffs of up to 30 people at a time. Ensured room layout, support areas, and sound equipment all presented to company specifications. First person in New York office history to consistently receive perfect ratings of 10 from workshop Trainers.

99 Seventh Avenue South And 161 Avenue Of The Americas Nyc

After spending summer of 1982 in Saratoga Springs as part of the New York State Summer School of Theatre being trained as an Actor by Danny Irvine, Clyde Vinson and the staff of Circle Rep, I stayed on for my Senior year of high school learning the various aspects of putting together professional off-Broadway shows at this Lort C theatre company. Rotating from the box office to building sets, focusing lights and running the sound board for shows ranging from "Dysan", "What I Did Last Summer", "Angelo's Wedding" ("The Staten Island Play"), to "As Is" and "Fool For Love", I eventually moved to the business office under the tutelage of Glenn Lowry and Managing Director Richard Frankel. These two gentlemen entrusted me, at the ripe young age of 18, to be Acting General Manager during the summer furlough required to balance the company's budget.

Ba, Political Science With Honors In Theatre

Activities and Societies: OSTA, G&S, WOBC, Theatre and Dance, DAWSON Major

College Prep Diploma, Chemistry, Theatre, Grade 7 Thru 12

Activities and Societies: GO (School) President, Founded Musical Repertory Club [the troop that both Lin-Manuel Miranda (HAMILTON).