Susan J. Blyth Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Greater Boston, Massachusetts

Greater Boston, Massachusetts

Los Angeles, California, United States

Founder and Producer of all aspects of this production company whose mission is giving voice to those whose stories must be told in the U.S. and around the world. Created sustained relationships and partnered firsthand with the UN and with NGOs serving people in disaster and conflict regions.Recruited and assembled an award-winning creative, production and management team. Secured funding, sponsorships and start-up funding from investors.Coordinated all aspects of an 11-country research trip. Traveled to disaster and conflict areas to interview and document the stories of survivors of war, human rights violations, and natural disasters; and the people on the ground working to help them and their communities.Teamed NGOs with corporations and organizations, in the US for funding and sponsorship opportunities (including the WNBA’s LA Sparks)Productions have included:• Theater: “A Special Report from the War on Girls”, created in collaboration with the United Nations and written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwright Marsha Norman, highlighting the stories of aid workers and the women and children they serve around the globe • Documentaries: “We Need to be Many” and “We Need to Stand Up” • Documentary Shorts Series: “Laila's Story”, “Afghanistan Moving Forward”, and “Millions of Women, Girls in Need” • In Production: “Human Resource”, a short form series exploring what it means to be a humanitarian in conflict regions around the world

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Managed all aspects of the company including PR, Media and Marketing for this production and general management company, founded by partners Kevin Bailey and James Mellon. Creates, develops and produces theatrical, film and television projects. Helped develop, design and launch the NoHo Arts Center, an award-winning, critically acclaimed performing arts complex in Los Angeles.Productions include: • “Dorian”, a musical adaptation of Dorian Gray • “The Ghost & Mrs. Muir”• “The Thief”• “Drag: The Musical”

Los Angeles, Ca

Project manager with PASES and Paradigm Shift Worldwide, producing & managing events, tours, conventions, and marketing & PR campaigns in US and worldwide for Hollywood studios, international corporations, and charitable organizations. Oversaw all elements of production from concept to completion, ensuring projects were delivered on budget and on time and their vision was accurately realized, including:• Warner Bros. 75th Anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz” 3D Premiere & Gala at the grand re-opening of the TCL Chinese Theater• FOX DVD press/fan events for the “American Horror Story” franchise• “The Dark Knight Legend” exhibit at LA LIVE, with art, props, costumes & Batmobiles from the “Batman Trilogy”• Disney's “Cinderella” induction into the Library of Congress• “Hanna Montana/Camp Rock” tour• DVD release event for “Hell Boy II” • Disney “Tinker Bell” event at the UN • “Cinderella” Louboutin Glass Slipper Reveal in Paris• Final Season Premiere event in Hawaii with cast of “LOST” • Warner Bros “Wizard of Oz” Ruby Red Slipper TourManaged brand/project launch events for such international clients as Viking Cruises, airweave, and Bentley. Managed Blu-ray tour for Disney & Panasonic in 33 major cities.Produced convention & trade show installations & experiences for entertainment, beauty and travel industry companies at Comicon, CES, VidCom, Sephora SLC and TLC. Helped produce & manage the 1st ipsy Generation Beauty conventions in LA, NYC, SF, and Toronto. As onsite manager coordinated crews, vendors, talent, creatives, & volunteers to ensure project was on schedule & on budget. Managed rebranding & marketing campaign pivots for well-established international corporations and start-ups, incorporating new tech, cutting edge experiential activations, and consumer engagement.Secured permitting in LA & NYC and handled crisis aversion and emergency management, successfully interfacing with Fire Marshalls, police officials, and private security teams.

Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, Ca

Broadway union company manager, for the Los Angeles premiere of “An Act of God”. Served as cast, box office, theater and audience liaison while handling all day-to-day business and HR management, contracts, travel, housing and VIP management. Responsible for all logistics necessary for the transfer and management of the company from New York to Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Los Angeles, California, United States

In-House Union Company Manager, successfully managing award-winning, world-premiere theatrical productions featuring artists such as Viola Davis, Henry Winkler, Sutton Foster and David Hyde Pierce and creatives including Baz Luhrmann, August Wilson, John Kander and George C. Wolfe. Provided all logistics necessary for the transfer and management of the company to venues on the East and West Coast. Provided for the safety and security of performers and the needs of Broadway designers, directors, producers, cast, musicians and crew. Was directly responsible for negotiating union and vendor contracts, day-to-day business, and HR management. Assisted with opening night events, PR, media liaising, and community engagement activities in Los Angeles.Productions at the Ahmanson Theatre & Mark Taper Forum included:• “Curtains”, World Premiere Musical, Los Angeles• “Drowsy Chaperone”, US Premiere Musical, Los Angeles• “Dead End”, Los Angeles• “Caroline, Or Change”, Los Angeles & San Francisco• “La Boheme”, Baz Luhrmann, Los Angeles• “Seven Guitar”s, August Wilson, West Coast Premiere, Los Angeles• “James Joyce's The Dead”, The Kennedy Center, Washington, DC• “The Dinner Party”, The Kennedy Center, Washington, DC

Los Angeles, California, United States

Created and developed programming and exhibit content and taught children about animals, the environment, and the importance of conservation. Engaged, entertained and educated audiences as a Live Theatre Host for the Zoo’s 400 seat amphitheater.Assisted the Mobile Zoo School program. As an AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums) accredited animal handler, brought exotic animals and experiences to schools in the Greater Los Angeles area, introducing animals to kids who may never have had an opportunity to have these experiences.

Directly responsible for all day-to-day business and HR management, events and audience, PR, media liaison and community engagement duties addition to all logistics necessary for the transfer and management of the company to venues in A-List cities and media markets across North America. Provided for the safety and security of notable performers and the needs of cast, musicians and crew.Productions included:• “Cinderella”, 1st National Tour• “Jekyll & Hyde”, Broadway Tour• “Victor / Victoria”, 1st National Tour• “State Fair”, 1st National Tour

New York, New York, United States

Responsible for all logistics necessary for the transfer and management of Tony Award-winning musicals to venues in A-List cities and media markets across North America for the US subsidiary of the former Toronto-based production company including immigration and customs requirements and HR management. Provided for the needs of the cast, musicians, and crew, assisting with events and audience, PR, media liaison, and community engagement duties on the road. Productions included: • “Show Boat”, Broadway Tours 3 and 4, 1997 – 1998• “Kiss of the Spider Woman”, 1996

Los Angeles, California, United States

Worked directly with Artistic Community Outreach Programming and Productions managing special events, expanding grant programs and supporting audience diversification efforts.Drafted & executed government, private and corporate foundation proposals. Expanded grants program and provided direct support to community outreach programming and audience diversification efforts. Coordinated fund raising gala events at the Ahmanson Theatre & Mark Taper Forum.Worked closely with Board Members, Government Officials, Film, Television & Stage Actors and Creatives, Los Angeles and Fortune 500 Corporations, Executives and high-level donors and subscribers.Programming included:• Blacksmyths (Black Playwrighting and Community Programs)• Latino Initiative (Latino Playwrighting and Community Programs)• Asian Pacific American Friends (APAF) (Asian Playwrighting and Community Programs)• Young Audiences Program (YAP)(Introduce Young and Underserved Audiences to Theatre and the Arts)