Michael Alltop Email & Phone Number

Danbury CT

Greater Philadelphia Area

How is the internet changing the world and the way we see it? Is anything new emerging that is intrinsic and significant in its reach? How are the mysteries of affinity changing as the web delivers the world to us? What is physical presence in the digital age? Why do we fall in love with some things and not others--and is this changing as commerce delivers.

• Oversee company website & online performance platform
• Plan and manage creation process of new online content
• Connect live and virtual performances into mutually enhancing audience experiences

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Develop strategies for achieving YAEP’s long-term vision implementation policy
• Manage programs and operations
• Represent YAEP in the community

• Implemented new grant-writing strategy
• Engaged artists and audiences with improved social media marketing
• Led exploratory talks with PA board and executive leadership of Young Audiences NJ of potential merger

Implemented strategic plan for growth and development; conceived and produced a season of shows and outreach events; administered budgets; hired collaborators; created marketing and advertising campaigns; developed and maintained relationships with key funders; researched and prepared grant requests, and generated project reports

• Produced critically acclaimed, award-winning productions seen by up to 6,000 people annually
• Developed funding requests generating over $500,000 of support in 4 years
• Conceived and produced marketing campaigns, outreach events, and collateral materials

Produced 20+ touring productions per year with audiences of over 4 million; cast and produced developmental readings; approved casting of all touring productions; pitched and assisted in new project development; solicited and reviewed new scripts; maintained relationships and correspondence with playwrights and literary agents

• Oversaw production of 20+ touring shows per year with audiences of over 4 million
• Arranged talent and provided logistical support for annual fundraising gala
• Assisted in all phases of creative development of new plays and musicals

Responsible for accuracy and readability of numerous published works; edited An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church, by Donald Armentrout and Robert Slocum

Courses taught: Shakespeare, Scene Study, Actors' Workshop, Intro to Acting, Physical Preparedness

Initiated and maintained contact with prospective students and families; developed relationships through correspondence and home visits; guided accepted students through the admissions and financial aid process.

Mfa, Directing, Acting

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Drama

AWARDS • FELLOWSHIPS • PANELS (selected) • With New Paradise Laboratories: nominated for the 2012 Big Think Humanizing Technology Prize •.

B.A, English And Drama