Founder & Artistic Director
Art 4 Theatre Company
Art 4 Theatre Company was founded to create professional, paid opportunities for artists in South Bend, Indiana. Over time, it grew into a producing organization that developed original work, staged full productions, and cultivated a network of artists and collaborators.
As Founder and Artistic Director, I led both the creative and operational vision of the company — producing 17 productions and supporting hundreds of artists. The work focused not only on performance, but on building a sustainable and collaborative artistic community.
Role & Contributions
Founded and led a producing theatre company from concept through sustained operations
Produced 17 productions across multiple seasons
Managed artistic programming, casting, and creative direction
Oversaw budgets, fundraising efforts, and organizational strategy
Built and maintained a network of artists, collaborators, and community partners
Impact
Art 4 created a platform for artists to be compensated for their work while contributing to a growing cultural landscape in South Bend. It served as both a producing organization and a community-building effort, supporting collaboration, experimentation, and access to professional artistic experiences.