Robert Hoyt Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny

As Director of Admissions & Recruitment for the Drama Department at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, I oversee the application and artistic review process for over 3,000 applicants in acting, directing, musical theatre, and production & design each year. Read more about this remarkable program here: www.tisch.nyu.edu/drama.

New York City, Ny

• Launched the School of Drama’s first comprehensive Professional Development department, providing highly successful program and career colloquia, and workshops for students and alumni –- resulting in over 170% increase in participation; Advised students on matters relevant to educational goals, artistic development and professional opportunities• Collaborated with School Director, Department Chairs and Curriculum Committee to define course objectives and targeted strategic plans; Guided faculty in academic and programmatic activities• Partnered with industry leaders to assess program needs and develop classroom-to-industry transition strategies for students; Hired and supervised over 25 teaching artists, workshop facilitators and guest speakers annually• Transformed professional showcase opportunities for all divisions resulting in a 250% increase in industry attendance; Integrated online database of student work and credentials; Generated all showcase and production marketing and press materials• Bolstered the School of Drama’s Alumni Relations through improved outreach programming and new engagement initiatives

New York City, Ny

• Managed with the Producing Artistic Director the planning of annual theatrical season of two national touring productions with end-of-tour off-Broadway runs• Liaised with artistic, production and office staff to maintain the organization’s mission and objectives, as well as with industry representatives, community leaders and donors to champion the company and the work• Implemented the development, planning and execution of special events, the annual gala, opening night receptions, Play Reading Series, student performances, talk-backs and one-night only performances• Guided the marketing schedule, and provided necessary development and communications project supervision• Supervised budgets, contracts, letters of agreement and master calendars

New York City, Ny

• Advised Executive Director on development of creative policy, program curricula and strategic planning, all of which increased institutional activity to highest level in 35 years• Expanded existing programs, recruited master artists and created signature initiatives for emerging directors• Designed bold outreach and communications initiatives, and drafted marketing and press materials that led to prominent coverage in national media outlets (i.e. NY Times, Variety, etc.)• Served as Associate Editor for The Journal for Stage Directors and Choreographers (national magazine of the SDC Foundation) proposing story ideas, editing articles and selecting pictorial content

New York City, Ny

Established and maintained professional and personal contacts; provided production assistance as dramaturg and assistant director to Mr. Chaikin; developed and coordinated directing opportunities; organized and maintained production and personal itineraries; coordinated and executed personal and professional communications.

New York City, Ny

• Supported artistic, managerial and production staff in daily operations of the theatre and the production of Tony Kushner’s world premiere of Homebody/Kabul, directed by Declan Donelan• Managed rehearsal schedules, itineraries, amenities and payroll for the company and staff • Collaborated with publicity representative in developing press points, artist interviews, photo sessions and special events• Represented the company and production to external contacts; Served as liaison between the company and producing organization• As Assistant to Associate Artistic Director, May 2000 - August 2000: Organized staged readings, performance workshops and residencies for NYTW artists at Vassar and Dartmouth Colleges, as part of production development for performance consideration; Coordinated and secured all company transportation, housing and payment; Established and maintained artist contacts

Milwaukee, Wi

Theatre Instructor: Stagecraft; Improvisation: Creative Approaches to Performance; Theatre Appreciation.

Milwaukee, Wi

Theatre Instructor: Introduction to Theatre; Acting; Technical Theatre. Director: The Importance of Being Earnest; Medea; The Women; Amadeus; The Caucasian Chalk Circle; Scapino! Resident Technical Director and Designer.

Mfa, Dramaturgy And Theatrical Research

Masters In Education, Theatre Education With An Emphasis In Curriculum Development

Bachelor Of Arts, Dual Degrees In Theatre Performance And Design

High School Diploma