When creating the Pasadena International Film Festival, I reached out to Eugene, and he stepped up with advice and support. Eugene possesses intelligence, work ethic, and a generosity of spirit that is rare. We have always been impressed with his knowledge and expertise, as well as his kindness.
-- Jessica Hardin, Executive Director
Pasadena International Film Festival
An informed, forward-thinking leader that gets things done.
Proven Experience
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A Community Activation produced by MUSE/IQUE
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Barak
Ballet
Los Angeles
Master Chorale
MUSE/IQUE
Theatre
360
Chautauqua
Opera
New York
City Opera
The Pearl
Theatre Co.
More than 25 years of professional experience working in a variety of professional arts organizations.
Some Highlights:
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Extensive project and program management experience directing the full-cycle development of live stage productions and special events across the country in venues from 99 seats black box spaces to 2,000+ performing arts centers in urban, suburban, and rural settings.
- Managed organizational budgets of up to $550,000 and successfully achieved surpluses in 3 consecutive fiscal years that enabled the establishment of an operational cash-reserve.
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Led teams of up to 10 direct-reports and companies with up to 54 part-time seasonal employees.
- Commissioned artists to create new works of theatre and visual art.
- Facilitated co-productions and partnerships with theatres, opera companies and other businesses and companies.
- Produced tours to bring the arts to historically marginalized communities.
- Facilitated programs to increase accessibility to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, and people with other disabilities to live theatre.
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Raised more than $3M in grants secured from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
- Managed community engagement programming including a twice-a-year free concert series that grew from 924 in Fall 2013 to 3,225 in Fall 2015 representing a 249% increase.
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Initiated and implemented a volunteer and internship program that resulted in more than 300 volunteers and interns performing 2,140 hours of service to the organization
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Developed communications and promotional strategies that resulted in coverage by print, TV, and web media including one effort that increases ticket revenue by 275% in one year.
Bringing Live Theatre to Underserved Communities
produced by Theatre West
Photo: Garry Michael Kluger
