Laura Been

Experience

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  New York Theatre Workshop

  Jan 2012 - Sept 2012

  Production Coordinator
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  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
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  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

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  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

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  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