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Presenter

What does a Presenter do?

A PRESENTER is a person (or a presenting organization) that offers performances of theatrical and artistic events such as Broadway Touring Productions, concerts, dance, and comedy specials. A PRESENTER may represent a specific venue or host a series of related events that take place at a venue(s). Most performing arts centers around the country are presenting organizations (PRESENTERS) that select and curate shows and events for their subscribers/audience members to attend. Some performing arts centers or theatres outsource the control of some or all of their programming to an outside PRESENTER. The PRESENTER has decision-making authority as to what shows/performances will be offered and financial control/responsibility for the engagement(s).

Skills

Pathways

Theatre Administration | Degree in producing, theatre, business and/or management | Finance | Internships

How to become a Presenter

A person interested in becoming a Presenter, or working at a Presenting Organization, typically starts off in the theatre world in an administrative capacity and hones their skills through higher education and hands-on experience such as internships, fellowships, and assisting at performing arts centers or local businesses. It is important to learn all aspects of the business side of theatre, including marketing, development, production, and operations. Finding a mentor in a company where a person would like to work is also ideal.

Union/Professional Organization Affiliations

Resources

WKYC’s “7 Minutes with Russ Mitchell: Gina Vernaci, President and CEO of Playhouse Square”
Omaha.com’s “Unstoppable Joan Squires, Omaha Performing Arts President, is 2018 Midlander of the Year”
Hot Spots Magazine’s “Q&A: Broadway Across America’s New President”
The Producer’s Perspective’s “Podcast Episode 57 – From Caucus, County, Broadway Presenter Jeff Chelesvig”

The Producer's Perspective Podcast Episode-Al Nocciolino

City of Tampa's "David A. Straz Jr. Center Celebrates Its 25th Year"

Colleen Jennings-Roggensack Virtual Interview | ShowbizU x The Broadway League