Zachary Meicher-Buzzi

A/I Administrative Intern and Recruitment Coordinator

​Actors Theatre of Louisville

2013 - present

 

Assisted company directors in producing the Apprentice/Intern Company season and lead in producing A/I Company independent projects. Supported the recruitment process, including coordinating more than 2,000 auditions nationwide for the 2014-2015 Apprentice Company. Redesigned Apprentice / Intern Alumni website to include photos, videos, bios and contact information for over 1,000 alumni of the program over the past 40 years. Built an interactive digital map of alumni around the world to promote networking and communication. Assisted in fundraising for and management of $20,000 Apprentice Showcase fund. 

 

Information Tools & Organizational Development Intern

PlayMakers Repertory Company (Chapel Hill, NC)

​2013

 

Lead initiative to improve collection methodology and consistency of theatre’s marketing, development and ticketing data to support executive decision making. Extensive data entry and analysis. Compiled and distributed relevant training materials for use of the Tessitura Arts Management Software Suite. Create and manage new tools for tracking important performance metrics.

 

Producing Director

UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Dramatic Art

​2011 - 2013

 

Administrative and creative leader of the Undergraduate Theatre Program. Responsible for scheduling, operations and facilities management. Managed season planning of 12 fully-mounted productions and special events, company and rights management, production team development and oversight of undergraduate company of actors, designers, technicians and administrators.

 

Production Assistant

PlayMakers Repertory Company / Pig Iron Theatre Company /

THE TEAM & Taylor Mac (Chapel Hill, NC)

​2011 - 2013

 

Assist PlayMakers Repertory Company and residency guests Pig Iron Theatre Company / THE TEAM with the creation of new works through recording and transcription of devised pieces. Production Assistant and deck captain for professional world premiere of "The Parchman Hour" by Mike Wiley.

 

Stage Management Intern

Contemporary American Theatre Festival (Shepherdstown, WV)

​2012

 

Responsible for managing actor databases, excel scheduling, new script development and distribution, facilities operations and production needs in rehearsal and performance under the guidance of Lori Doyle and Debra Acquavella.

 

Community Outreach Director

UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Dramatic Art

​2010-2011

 

Planned and implemented special events including galas, audience talkbacks and workshops for the Department of Dramatic Art’s mainstage and secondstage seasons. Collaborated with university organizations, local high schools and community groups to develop relevant educational programming.