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Meredith Burns

Meredith Burns

Actor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director, Event Producer

  • Education

    • Red Bank Regional High School

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      High School Voice and Drama

      Activities and Societies: Student to Student Peer Leadership, Drama and Vocal Major

    • SUNY Purchase

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      BFA Acting cum laude

      Activities and Societies: STAND: Students Taking Action Now Darfur

  • Experience

    • Pregones Theater

      Oct 2008 - Apr 2014
      Actor

    • Act Too Studios

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2015
      Guest Teaching Artist

    • Shakespeare Theatre Company

      Oct 2009 - Jul 2010
      Actor

    • Glass Bandits Theater Company

      Dec 2010 - Nov 2013
      Managing Director

    • Sitters Studio

      Jan 2011 - Feb 2013

      • Artisitter

        Jun 2008 - Feb 2013

      • Captain of Playtime Events at Playwrights Horizons

        Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

    • Sierra Repertory Theatre

      Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
      Actor

    • Coalition For Hispanic Families

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      Teaching Artist

    • Youth Theatre Interactions

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      Teaching Artist

    • NIA Community Services Network

      Aug 2014 - Feb 2017
      Program Director

    • Art House Productions, Inc.

      Feb 2017 - now
      Executive Artistic Director

      Provides leadership and strategic direction to the organization, overseeing day-to-day operations, staff management, and fiscal responsibility, resulting in increased program impact, sustainable growth, and successful attainment of organizational goals. For more information on Art House Productions, go to www.arthouseproductions.org

    • City of Jersey City

      Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
      Executive Producer of JCAST Live

      Responsible for the strategizing and execution of the 30th anniversary 4-day virtual festival of the Jersey City Art & Studio Tour, in partnership with The Office of Cultural Affairs in Jersey City.

    • Coaching with MB

      Jan 2022 - now
      Owner/Coach

    • Diner en Blanc International Inc.

      Apr 2022 - now
      Executive Producer of Diner en Blanc - Jersey City

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Professional Recovery Coach

      International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches
      Dec 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Meredith Burns
      Women of Action Award The City Council of Jersey City Mar 2023 Each year, the city honors women from every ward for their unique contributions to the city. Each honoree is nominated by a member of the Jersey City Council.
    • Awarded to Meredith Burns
      Cultural Access Network Leadership Award the New Jersey Theatre Alliance and New Jersey State Council on the Arts Jun 2021 Each June, the Cultural Access Network hosts the annual Excellence in Cultural Access Awards, a day-long event featuring a keynote, discussion, performances, and a luncheon. Two New Jersey-based arts or cultural organizations are awarded based on their work in accessibility and offering equality and opportunity for all individuals with disabilities. Winners enjoy statewide recognition plus a $500 grant to help their organization in the advancement of cultural access.
    • Awarded to Meredith Burns
      Jersey City Arts Council Leadership Award the Jersey City Arts Council Dec 2020
    • Awarded to Meredith Burns
      NJCU Leadership Award in the Arts New Jersey City University Jun 2019 The Jersey City Leadership Awards represent the pinnacle of excellence in the areas of service, the arts, innovation and legacy. The NJCU Foundation is pleased to honor recipients for their tremendous impact and ongoing drive to advance their areas of expertise on behalf of Jersey City.Since its inception in 1927, New Jersey City University has been an integral part of the Jersey City community, celebrating its deep ties to the city and its interest in ensuring the city continues to… Show more The Jersey City Leadership Awards represent the pinnacle of excellence in the areas of service, the arts, innovation and legacy. The NJCU Foundation is pleased to honor recipients for their tremendous impact and ongoing drive to advance their areas of expertise on behalf of Jersey City.Since its inception in 1927, New Jersey City University has been an integral part of the Jersey City community, celebrating its deep ties to the city and its interest in ensuring the city continues to thrive and grow. NJCU is honored to present this special event celebrating those whose work has positively transformed our community. Show less
    • Awarded to Meredith Burns
      2018 13th Most Influential in Hudson County Hudson Reporter Feb 2018 https://hudsonreporter.com/2018/02/18/the-power-list-13/

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by New York Cares
      New York CaresAssociated with Meredith Burns

    • Board Member

      Issued by New Jersey Theatre Alliance on Jun 2021
      New Jersey Theatre AllianceAssociated with Meredith Burns

    • Jersey City Arts Fund Committee

      Issued by Jersey City Arts Council on Apr 2020
      Jersey City Arts CouncilAssociated with Meredith Burns

    • Big

      Issued by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson, & Union Counties, NJ on Jan 2012
      Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson, & Union Counties, NJAssociated with Meredith Burns