Michael Bloom

Michael Bloom

Literary Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Bartender

  • Education

    • Columbia University

      2003 - 2006
      MFA Dramaturgy/Script Development
    • University of Massachusetts Amherst

      1996 - 2001
      Bachelor's Degree History and Classics
    • University of Massachusetts Amherst

      2001 - 2003
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Theatre/Theater
  • Experience

    • Beacon Artists Agency

      Oct 2003 - Jan 2004
      Literary Assistant

      • Read and evaluated submitted scripts • Filed and catalogued playwrights’ work and various documents • Expanded production base by liaising with theaters throughout the country • Fostered communication between playwrights and literary agents

    • Second Stage Theater

      Feb 2004 - May 2004
      Literary Intern

      • Read and evaluated submitted scripts and attended staged readings for potential production • Dramaturgical research for upcoming productions • Educational outreach • Observation of auditions and rehearsals

    • Disney Theatrical Group

      May 2004 - Aug 2004
      Creative Development Intern

      • Created beat breakdowns for various Disney films • Initial dramaturgical research of Disney properties in consideration for stage productions • Catalogued Disney developmental library and compiled database of all theatrical artist files

    • Marvel Entertainment

      Sept 2004 - Apr 2005
      Editorial Intern

      • Tracking and routing editorial material• Coordination of editorial material with support departments• Production assistance• Script/Art critique• Writing copy for publication

    • Metropolitan Playhouse

      May 2005 - Feb 2006
      Associate Artistic Director

      • Dramaturgical research and audience development for all productions • Read and evaluated scripts for potential production • Organized grant materials and created production budgets • Main point of contact at theater for artists, interns & volunteers • Assisted with house management, box office and general technical support

    • The ONeil Search Group

      Aug 2006 - Mar 2007
      Executive Assistant

      • Recruited and interviewed applicants; assisted applicants with testing and scheduling • Created and ordered marketing materials • Maintained president’s calendar and all internal databases while assisting seven agents

    • Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

      Mar 2007 - May 2021
      Professional Rights Associate

      • Create contracts for and license performance rights to professional theaters throughout the United States and Canada • Verify box office reports and royalty payments • Converse with theaters, agents and playwrights on a daily basis in addition to answering all inquiries regarding professional licensing • Create and maintain department database, monthly reports and memos • Led department in implementation and management of new database system

    • Coffee Black Productions

      Sept 2009 - Mar 2013
      Artistic Director

      • Dramaturgical research and audience development for all productions • Read and evaluated all submissions for potential production • Responsible for season planning and booking of venues and artists for all productions • Initiated development of several annual one-act series and annual themed 24-hour festival

    • The Pony Bar

      Apr 2021 - May 2021
      Bartender
    • Coney Island Brewing Company

      May 2021 - Nov 2021
      Bartender
    • Arts & Craft Beer Parlor

      Oct 2021 - Dec 2023
      Bartender
    • Sixpoint

      Dec 2023 - now
      Bartender
    • The Greats of Craft

      Apr 2024 - now
      Bartender
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Food Protection Certificate

      New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
      Jan 2022
    • TIPS

      NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR STORE ASSOCIATION INC
      Jul 2021