Joe Hetterly

About Joe Hetterly

We are put on this planet to do something, and it’s not to have a self-centered career, it’s actually to make people’s lives better.” -PJ Paparelli -I am a New York City based performing arts manager. I graduated from Brooklyn College (MFA Performing Arts Management) and Marymount Manhattan College (BFA in Acting - 2015 class Valedictorian)-I am fascinated by the power theatrical storytelling has to transcend its set time and take place before, during, and after a performance – that is, a play’s ability to encourage self-examination through a cathartic experience, stimulate conversation, and promote a new social narrative. As a artist, I seek to synthesize my academic background, professional experience, and artistry to combat the systemic injustices helping to create space for empathetic storytelling to occur.

Experience

1. General Manager

   Astor Place Theatre

   Feb 2026 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Oversee daily operations of historic off-Broadway venue, managing front-of-house, box office, and facilities teams to deliver exceptional patron experiences. Lead staff hiring, training, and development while ensuring venue safety, compliance, and operational excellence. Coordinate with production, marketing, and technical teams to support seamless execution of performances and events. Manage vendor relationships, budget oversight, and facility maintenance to optimize venue functionality and guest satisfaction.

Education

• Marymount Manhattan College

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Acting

  2011 — 2015

• The Charter School of Wilmington

  High School Diploma

  2007 — 2011

• Brooklyn College

  Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Performing Arts Management

  2019 — 2021

Skills

• Acting
• Shakespeare
• Singing
• Dance
• Dialects
• Tap
• Teaching Acting
• Ipa
• Ballet
• Swimming
• Soccer
• Improvisation
• Social Media
• Stage
• Public Speaking
• Performing Arts
• Theatre
• Musical Theatre
• Entertainment
• Editing
• Microsoft Office
• Casting