At BoHo Theatre, I managed our social media presence, built and maintained the theatre’s brand voice, developed marketing materials, and executed donor events and staged readings. In addition to creative production and audience engagement, I participated on behalf of BoHo in a city-wide partnership led by the Chicago Artists Coalition, working alongside storefront theatres across Chicago to support solidarity and advocacy across religion, race, gender, and identity in the arts community.
Donor Event x Rick Bayless
Project Summary
In partnership with renowned Chicago chef and longtime BoHo supporter Rick Bayless — award-winning chef, restaurateur, and owner of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo — I helped plan and execute a donor event designed to raise funds for the company while creating a unique and elevated experience for our community. The event transformed Rick’s stunning garden space into an intimate, fairytale-like evening featuring live performances, incredible food, and his signature margaritas.
Creative Approach
The goal was to create an unforgettable experience that reflected BoHo’s artistic mission while cultivating deep relationships with our donor base. By collaborating with Rick Bayless and assembling a beautiful evening that blended live entertainment with hospitality, we provided a memorable way for supporters to engage with the theatre while raising crucial funds for the company’s future programming.
My Role
Event planning and production coordination
Talent outreach and performer booking
Donor invitation management
Vendor coordination and on-site logistics
Guest experience planning
Brilliant Works of Art Staged Reading (COVID Reopening Event)
Project Summary
As Chicago theatre audiences began returning to live performances after COVID shutdowns, I helped plan and execute a staged reading of Brilliant Works of Art by Donna Hoke as one of BoHo Theatre’s first reopening events. The reading was designed to safely welcome audiences back into the space, rebuild community, and reconnect patrons with the theatre in a thoughtful, intentional way after a long period of uncertainty.
Creative Approach
The focus of this event was to balance a sense of excitement with comfort and safety. Through careful planning, clear communication, and health-conscious protocols, we created an environment that allowed audience members to confidently return to live theatre while reconnecting with the BoHo community. The staged reading format allowed us to offer meaningful storytelling in an intimate, low-risk setting during early reopening stages.
My Role
Event planning and coordination
Guest invitation and audience outreach
Safety protocol development and communication
On-site logistics and guest experience management
Community-building and audience engagement
Project Summary
As part of BoHo Theatre’s commitment to equity and inclusion within Chicago’s vibrant storefront theatre community, I represented BoHo in a city-wide partnership led by the Chicago Artists Coalition. The initiative brought together storefront theatres across the city to stand in solidarity and amplify conversations around inclusion across race, religion, gender, identity, and accessibility, creating a unified voice for equity in the arts.
Creative Approach
My focus was on building meaningful conversations both within the arts community and directly with audiences. Through collaborative outreach, I worked with theatre leadership across the city to create unified messaging while developing digital content that could educate and inspire BoHo’s audiences to engage with the partnership’s values. The project allowed us to stand with peer organizations while amplifying BoHo’s commitment to inclusion and equity across Chicago’s arts scene.
Chicago Artists Coalition Partnership
My Role
Represented BoHo in cross-theatre partnership discussions
Communicated with storefront theatres across Chicago to build participation
Developed audience-facing digital content to support the coalition’s mission
Created social content and community messaging on behalf of BoHo
Engaged directly with audiences to build awareness and foster dialogue online
