Performing arts organizations require both administrative systems and artistic program leadership.
With a unique background in both aspects, I blend high-level operational support with program direction, teaching system oversight, and music supervisory guidance.
Best for:
small orgs needing clarity and consistent execution without heavy lift
Includes
Strategy: monthly priorities + 90-day plan maintenance
Marketing: messaging consistency + calendar
Ops: intake, handoffs, and meeting cadence cleanup
People: role clarity and basic norms
Reporting: monthly leadership memo (1 to 2 pages)
Best for:
active season builds, fundraising pushes, and multi-initiative execution
Includes
Everything in Foundations, plus
Biweekly planning cadence
Sponsor and donor messaging support (within hours)
KPI dashboard and reporting rhythm
Change support for new workflows, staffing shifts, or program expansion
Vendor coordination support as needed
Best for:
organizations that want an embedded right-hand
across strategy, marketing, ops, and culture
Includes
Everything in Growth, plus
Weekly operating cadence ownership
Stronger stakeholder management and facilitation
Higher volume templates, docs, and launch support (within hours)
Adoption tracking for workflow changes and team norms
Executive-ready briefs and board-friendly reporting support
On-site meetings, board sessions, workshops: $200/hr
Program direction integrates artistic vision, instructional structure, scheduling systems, and performance execution. This role bridges administration, faculty, and artistic leadership to ensure programs run cohesively and sustainably.
What I Provide
Program Oversight
Curriculum and seasonal planning
Calendar integration across rehearsals, instruction, and performances
Faculty and accompanist coordination
Student engagement and retention systems
Program reporting and stakeholder communication
Musical Theater Program Direction
Audition systems and musical assessment
Casting consultation (musical considerations)
Rehearsal pacing structure
Integration of music direction and production timeline
Pit and conductor coordination
Performance readiness checkpoints
Operational Alignment
Communication cadence between artistic and admin teams
Volunteer and parent communication structure
Enrollment planning and capacity alignment
Good Fit For
You run ongoing semester-based or seasonal programs
Musical theater productions need stronger structural leadership
Faculty and staff operate in silos
Rehearsal timelines feel reactive rather than strategic
Artistic quality varies across seasons
Pricing
Project-based or seasonal retainer pricing available.
Structured oversight for private lesson programs.
What I Provide
Lesson scheduling systems
Instructor coordination
Student placement and tracking
Parent communication templates
Recital and showcase logistics
Enrollment and retention metrics
Good Fit If
Lesson programs have grown beyond informal management
Instructor coordination lacks clarity
Enrollment visibility is limited
Pricing
$50/hr (2-hour minimum)
Retainer available for ongoing program oversightA consultative musical oversight model for organizations that already have music leadership in place but require structured guidance.
This role is advisory and does not include conducting, teaching parts, or performance execution unless separately contracted.What I Provide
Audition music selection guidance
Musical casting assessment
Rehearsal structure recommendations
Music staff coordination advisory
Live musician and conductor recommendations
Performance track advisory oversight
Good Fit If
You have a Music Director, but need external musical oversight
You want structured musical input without full execution engagement
You need an objective assessment during auditions and early rehearsals
Pricing
$100/hr or Project Cap (ex. 20-hour capped engagement)
Additional hours billed at the agreed rate.