Laura Been

Laura Been

Production Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Manager, Artistic Programming

  • Education

    • Florida State University

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Theatre/Theater
  • Experience

    • New York Theatre Workshop

      Jan 2012 - Sept 2012
      Production Coordinator
    • The New Victory Theater

      Sept 2012 - Jun 2019

      ● Managed all pre-production needs for international 12-16 show seasons across three venues ● Created and maintained budgeting system for multiple ~500k budgets, including union payroll ● Point person and liaison between production team, other departments, and all presenting companies ● Held relationships with FDNY and DOL and responsible for all permitting for pyrotechnics and aerial acts

      • Production Manager

        Jul 2016 - Jun 2019
      • Associate Production Manager

        Sept 2012 - Jun 2016
    • American Playwriting Foundation

      Mar 2015 - Jan 2020
      Subcommittee Member

      ● Discussed and debated which script submissions best fit The Relentless Award's mission● Received over 1800 submissions per year and narrowed those submissions down to 8 finalists and semi-finalists ● As facilitator, managed members of the subcommittee, moderating discussion and advocating for scripts

    • Pipeline Theatre Company

      Jan 2017 - Jul 2018
      General Manager

      ● Handled contract and budget management ● Worked hand in hand with the producing director on events, parties, fundraisers, and strategic planning● Associate producer on PLAYING HOT, including management of an off-site second line to the theater

    • New 42

      Jul 2019 - now
      Senior Manager, Artistic Programming

      ● Leader of New Victory LabWorks, a new work development program featuring artists of all genres● Leads program growth, strategic planning, and outreach● Restructured LabWorks program to become holistically artist driven and for artists of color● Curates professional development opportunities and builds relationships, supporting artists both currently and previously in the program● Produces and curates invited rehearsals, artist community events, networking events, and partnership events ● Holds relationships and works closely with partner venues including Little Island, Chelsea Factory, Snug Harbor ● Produces New Victory commissions, productions, and special projects, including a Walk With Amal event Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • First Aid, CPR