Educator Accomplishments
Arts Education Administration/ Teaching Experience
Currently teaching/ directing classes & productions at CenterStage Theatre Company
Currently teaching for Denver University, University College Arts and Culture Management program
Founded and set educational philosophy for Theatre Academy at Mizel (26 years); multiple classes taught, productions directed and produced
Teaching theatre in Colorado for 30 years; taught at all levels from preschool through seniors; artist-in-residence, community college, private schools, public schools, workshops
Numerous play adaptations scripted for children (Harry Potter, Peter Pan, Wrinkle in Time, Hobbit, Shakespeare and many more)
10 years as high school drama teacher at St. Mary’s Academy; Performing Arts Chair for 6 years
Taught for 4 years full time at Stage Eleven (a private non-profit theatre school); included numerous residencies in the schools
Hosted Internship in arts administration for Colorado State University student (Winter 2020)
Provided mentorship for several former students who went on to become arts leaders
Program Creation, Development and Management
Founded the Wolf Theatre Academy (WTA); built the academy from 30 students in 1994 to routinely serve over 600 students annually. Between 2009-2019 the WTA served over 6,300 students and over 33,000 audience members earning over $2.5M in revenue. Steve produced over 100 mainstage WTA productions - personally directing 30. He never missed an opening night in 26 years. Hundreds of one-week Pluss workshop productions overseen (personally adapting many of the scripts).
Founded the Denver Children’s Theatre; 150,000 children served in 23 years; 2 Henry Awards for “Best Children’s Theatre”; also named “Top Children’s Theatre” by the Rocky Mountain News. Steve personally directed 11 productions and produced 12 productions.
Oversaw and nurtured JAAMM Festival (Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies and Music) from its founding through its 2020 programming; JAAMM served over 50,000 patrons and earned $1.4M in ticket sales during its 12-year history
Fostered growth of the popular Denver Jewish Film Festival program which grew from 1,600 patrons in 2006 to over 7,500 in 2019.
Developed and fostered growth for Denver Jewish Film Festival (17 years); JAAMM Fest (Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies & Music Festival), the Mizel’s music and literary festival (13 years); XY Events program (for 20s/30s demographic; 4 years)
Developed and fostered growth for PHAMALY Theatre Company (15 years)
Developed and fostered growth for Reorganized Colorado Theatre Guild/ personally submitted IRS 501(c)(3) application
Fostered growth of Fine Arts Department at St. Mary's Academy (directed annual all-girls Shakespeare)
Communications, Collaboration and Inclusion
Coalition and partnership building - community collaborator through SCFD Collaborative governance and program participation; numerous collaborations with other organizations
DEI - experience with disability/ accessibility programs for the arts (PHAMALY Theatre CO; DEI programming at Mizel Center); Passionate advocacy for arts and culture and inclusion programming
Experience communicating with multi-stakeholder constituencies
Comfortable working independently, collaboratively or in a team-oriented environment
Experienced educator and mentor
Strong technology experience and computer proficiency – MS Office
General
Well-rounded set of competencies - including visionary leadership, artistic management, fiscal stewardship, nurturing educator, engaging collaborator and outstanding communicator
25+ years senior level non-profit management experience - at a multidisciplinary presenting and producing arts facility with programs in film, theatre, music, dance, visual arts, literary arts and arts education
Extensive knowledge and personal relationships with numerous Colorado cultural leaders and staff
Self-motivated, with an unparalleled work ethic
Positive, cooperative, energetic, empathetic, supportive leadership style
