Summary

Work History

Education

Skills

Timeline

Diane Bowman

Atlanta

Summary

Corporate IT professional looking to get back to my roots and love of theatre. I possess a wide range of experience and skills for in theatre orgnizations, arts education and a passion Shakespeare and the Classics. In the process of relocating from Atlanta, GA, to Staunton, VA. Detail-oriented capable of executing event management support, staffing and and financials. Demonstrated leadership to coordinate activities and events with maximum efficiency. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Work History

Box Office Manager

West Georgia Theatre Co

Carrollton

Staffed box office to accommodate walk-up sales, will-call window and inquiries.
Worked with the Publications Office for advertising, ticketing materials, and marketing.
Accountable for financial accounting and reconciling ticket sales, reporting.
Managed banking duties under the supervision of the Department of Fine Arts administration

Acting and Production Intern

Dorset Theatre Festival

Dorset

Worked for two summers at the Dorset Theatre Festival.
Performed as an understudy for main stage roles.
Performed as Hippolyta in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Supported production technical staff with set building, scenic painting, props, and costumes.
Served as the assistant box office manager, handling sales, running show night box office needs, and working with the theatre's administrative staff as needed.

Equity Intern/Production Support/Understudy

Portland Stage Co

Portland

Understudy for Mrs. Alving in Ibsen's "Ghosts"
Costumes, Dresser, Backstage Props and Lighting duties
Performed 1 woman show at end of season
Earned Actor's equity card

House Manager

Theatre For A New Audience

New York

Handling of front of house for the Arts Education, matinee performances for city schools
Coordination with group leaders, and confirmation of arrivals of students.
Ensuring that city safety and compliance regulations are in place and met for each performance.

Producer/Founding Artistic Director

The Artists Colony/Innsbruck Little Theatre

Pine Mountain

Founded a non-profit equity theatre and artist collective that offered a summer repertory season, educational outreach to local schools, and community events to celebrate the arts and theatre education.
Attended the StrawHat and SETC conferences for casting.
Recruited and hired ;production staff and local interns
Managed all financial needs, including payroll, box office, contracts and 501c3 requirements
Developed and implemented marketing strategies
Built a subscription-based model and tripled the base over a 5 year period

President Peachtree Middle School Drama Program

NA- Volunteer