Phil Santora
Arts Management Professional
- Role
- Executive Director at Theatreworks Silicon Valley
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Phil Santora
Experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in the performing arts industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Fundraising, Event Management, Theatre, and Management. Strong non-profit development professional with decades long track record of leadership, community engagement, and growth.
Experience
Executive Director
Apr 2025 — Present · Silicon Valley, CA, US
Returning to TheatreWorks - a Tony Award recognized LORT B company with a $9.5 million annual budget - to lead all administrative aspects including marketing, development, finance, Trustee relations, long-range planning, community positioning, EDI, and human resources. Core focus will be on building a new, sustainable financial model and creating a long-term facilities stabilization plan. Coordinate relations with city-owned facilities with two different municipalities. Negotiate playwright’s agreements. Engage in season planning and new works development with Artistic Director. Represent TheatreWorks both locally and nationally. Other priorities include institutional visibility, major fundraising, partnerships, and Trustee development.
Education
Yale University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
1989 — 1992
Highgate School
Post Graduate Year of Study
1983 — 1984
Duke University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
1984 — 1988
Skills
- Theatrical Production
- Stage Lighting
- Budgets
- Event Management
- Marketing
- Arts Administration
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing
- Improvisation
- Performing Arts
- Philanthropy
- Non-Profit Board Development
- Directing
- Strategic Planning
- Theatre
- Acting
- Festivals
- Stage
- Shakespeare
- Nonprofits
- Casting
- Event Planning
- Management
- Musical Theatre
- Annual Giving
- Comedy
- Drama
- Plays
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