Jen Hoyt

Experience

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  The Other Side Theater

  Jul 1995 - Jul 2001

  Co-Founder
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  Theatrical Education Group

  Jan 2002 - Jul 2006

  • Production Coordinator, performer

    Feb 2003 - Jul 2006

  • Senior Faculty Member

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2006
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  La Cañada High School

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Theater Teacher and Director
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  The Second City

  Oct 2006 - Sept 2020

  Operational and Artistic Leadership of a team of 12 producers, creating original content for the company stagesManaged Production Dept budgets, ending 2019 fiscal year at 114% of budget in net revenueOversaw Marketing for the stages as well as ticket sales strategyCoordination with FOH and OPS teams for optimal audience experienceLead successful Collective Bargaining negotiations with Actors Equity AssociationAct as lead strategist for Co-Pro partnerships with John F Kennedy Center and Woolly Mammoth theatres Show less Lead all Admin staff including student coordinators, marketing, technical department. In coordination with Artistic Director, managed teaching staff and performers.Lead strategist for student and audience satisfactionFinancial planning and reporting for the entire location including Operational and Production budgetsCollaborate closely with Artistic Director on all training center and stage offeringsAct as Operational lead for facilities needsIdeated and oversaw the creation of The Los Angeles Diversity in Comedy FestivalInstituted bi-annual Open House events to boost brand visibility and student enrollment Show less

  • Vice President Of Production

    Sept 2017 - Sept 2020

  • Executive Director, Hollywood location

    Oct 2006 - Sept 2017
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  Steppenwolf Theatre Company

  Jul 2021 - now

  • Director Of Special Projects

    Jan 2022 - now

  • General Manager (Maternity Cover)

    Jul 2021 - Jan 2022