#olneytheatre

[hipsterdinosaurs]

Saw the Music Man at the Olney Theatre. Most of the production was done in ASL. 🤟🏻#theatre #musicaltheatre #musicman #olney #olneymd #olneytheatre (at Olney Theatre Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgIGI_MJkHT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[honeychildoz]

Jade Jones is beautiful as "Belle" in a production of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" at the Olney Theatre Center in Maryland. 📚🕯️🥀 #goodnewdays #jadejones #beautifulBelle #absolutelyperfect #incrediblesongstress #powerhouse #blackgirlmagic #bbwgoddess #beautyandthebeast #olneymd #olneytheatre #maryland https://www.instagram.com/honeychildscreole/p/CXQt6COPFti/?utm_medium=tumblr

[otcapprentices]

Meet the 2017-18 Apprentices: Emily Vokal

Back in August, Emily joined the OTC team as the Marketing and Development Apprentice. She drove to Olney, MD all the way from her hometown in Bellvue, Nebraska, and once she arrived, she didn’t hop into her office chair. Instead, she climbed up into the catwalks to work one of the spotlights for In the Heights. With the closing of In the Heights, I was able to sit down with Emily and talk about her experience here.

So who is she? How did she become a part of OTC? And what does a marketing and development apprentice do? Here’s the skinny from my interview with Emily:

Position: Marketing and Development Apprentice

Hometown: Bellevue, NE

Education

Doane University ’17 – While there, Emily was a part of more than 11 clubs and organizations including student congress (she was the VP!). She was also the Student Representative for the Doane Board of Trustees Development Committee, which helped spark her interest in development.

Why the Olney Theatre Center Apprentice Training Program?

“I visited [campus] with the Arts Leadership Fellowship at KCACTF Nationals,” she began. “That was when I met Debbie [OTC’s Managing Director], saw The Magic Play, was wowed, and I met and dined with my predecessor.”

While meeting with Debbie, Emily learned about what running a suburban theatre was like, which caught her attention. She also found out that the Marketing and Development Apprenticeship was still open, and decided to send her resume right away.

Previously, Emily had spent a summer interning with the Washington Improv Theatre, where she had the opportunity to explore DC’s theatre scene. She loved it here, so the OTC apprenticeship was the perfect chance for her to join this community again.

What are you most looking forward to working on?

When I asked Emily about this, among many things, she talked about grant writing. “I can’t wait until I can say that raised my first $10k,” she shared.

She also spoke about the heartfelt connection with patrons that comes with end-of-year giving, her excitement about sitting on the Gala Planning Committee for the 80th Season, the upcoming capital campaign, and the event planning aspects of her job.

“So, why devo?” I asked.

Emily explained, “We celebrate the theatre’s hard work as people come together for events...employees, patrons, artists AND donors.”

What’s something that’s surprised you about OTC?

“I’ve been surprised by the humbleness of such talented people from actors, like Robin de Jesus, to the artistic director [Jason Joewith]. You can sit down with them for a meal. It’s kind of cheesy but whatever, it really is like a big family.”

After a moment, Emily added, “the $96,000 surprise,” thinking of the fundraising goal In the Heights had set (and reached!!!) for hurricane relief funds. “I thought it was such a high goal at the beginning, but then, I was so surprised by the generosity of our community. They already paid to come see the show, and then to donate on top of that...”

What makes the OTC community so special?

“It’s a remote but connected campus. You’re an apprentice, but you live across from a Tony nominee.” She added, “When you’re off work, you don’t want to leave right away. You wanna sit down, relax, and connect with everyone living on campus.”

The Courtyard Garden - Emily’s favorite spot on the OTC campus.

What advice do you have for the next Marketing and Development Apprentice?

“Take every opportunity to learn what you can. Make it known what you want to learn because the campus is full great teachers, but you have to write your own curriculum.”

[ipwarn]

masonalexanderpark In honor of Transgender Awareness Week, we took the ultimate bitch, Hedwig, to Hollywood. 

Hedwig opens at @olneytheatre Nov 26th!

Thank you to my dear friend @peggyshootsfilm for this incredible dream shoot.

[brittanycampbellmusic]

I wanna be a lady in a flower shop instead of selling flowers on the corner of Tottenham court rd #myfairlady @olneytheatre preview #2 tonight

[ianmceuen]

Must repost, because my wife is AMAZING. Go over to @olneytheatre ‘s Instagram to see more of her beautiful work!!! . #Repost @olneytheatre ・・・ You’ve heard @tracylynnolivera talk incessantly about @discobot’s glorious work on the Mrs. Wormwood wigs,… https://t.co/ireoXlUfhL https://t.co/KQWycNSUyH

Must repost, because my wife is AMAZING. Go over to @olneytheatre ‘s Instagram to see more of her beautiful work!!! .#Repost @olneytheatre ・・・ You’ve heard @tracylynnolivera talk incessantly about @discobot’s glorious work on the Mrs. Wormwood wigs,… https://t.co/ireoXlUfhL pic.twitter.com/KQWycNSUyH

— Ian McEuen (@imceuen) July 1, 2019

via Twitter https://twitter.com/imceuen July 01, 2019 at 02:47PM

[mindthechasm]

Important work happening here at @olneytheatre #otcOil (at Olney Theatre Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuMybnZhLMH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=byz7wnjlv72j

[thefreakflagisflying]

I JUST LEFT WORK AT OLNEY. THE PRODUCERS PROTESTOR IS BACK WITH A LADY. Sorry for the sucky video, I made Mom drive back. This guy is INSANE. REALLY. OTC supports HITLER?!? #otc #olneytheatre #olneytheatrecenter #theproducers #theater #theatre #smblr

[ianmceuen]

Happy opening and CONGRATULATIONS to the cast, crew, and creative team of #MatildatheMusical @olneytheatre!!!!! @discobot, you have outdone yourself with the hair and makeup design. Amazing. https://t.co/kGDGA8kmgE https://t.co/ROAHBbIh5Q

Happy opening and CONGRATULATIONS to the cast, crew, and creative team of #MatildatheMusical @olneytheatre!!!!! @discobot, you have outdone yourself with the hair and makeup design. Amazing. https://t.co/kGDGA8kmgE pic.twitter.com/ROAHBbIh5Q

— Ian McEuen (@imceuen) June 28, 2019

via Twitter https://twitter.com/imceuen June 27, 2019 at 10:57PM

[ianmceuen]

#aboutlastnight - seeing #oncethemusical at @olneytheatre will be a theatrical experience that I will never forget. Not only was this my first time seeing the adaptation of one of my favorite movies of all time, but I got to see one of my best bros in th… https://t.co/yup9MYDDOR https://t.co/YKDvfbkFom

#aboutlastnight - seeing #oncethemusical at @olneytheatre will be a theatrical experience that I will never forget. Not only was this my first time seeing the adaptation of one of my favorite movies of all time, but I got to see one of my best bros in th… https://t.co/yup9MYDDOR pic.twitter.com/YKDvfbkFom

— Ian McEuen (@imceuen) February 22, 2019

via Twitter https://twitter.com/imceuen February 22, 2019 at 05:29PM

[mindthechasm]

#Repost @olneytheatre Good morning train tracks from my bedroom #InvisibleOTC #teamBashir #maboudTakeover (at Hounslow)

[mindthechasm]

#Repost @olneytheatre We are thrilled to have this cast on campus as rehearsals for THE INVISIBLE HAND by Ayad Akhtar begin. Join Mueen Jahan, Ahmad Kamal, Maboud Ebrahimzadeh, and Thomas Keegan in the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab for this political thriller May 9 - June 10. #InvisibleOTC (at Olney Theatre Center)

[brittanycampbellmusic]

4 more times being #elizadolittle 😢 ... this definitely has been my favorite theatre experience creating this unique telling of #myfairlady ... #eternallygrateful ❤️ @olneytheatre

[brittanycampbellmusic]

I'm gonna miss this pretty place. Tomorrow our last week of #myfairlady begins ... this is a sad one 😢 📸by @dannybernardy ..duh @olneytheatre

[brittanycampbellmusic]

This makes it all worth while ... #myfairlady #empoweringwomen #theatre2017 @olneytheatre #teameliza ;)

[brittanycampbellmusic]

Voice memo ( @missolithea ) "Danced all night" from yesterday's rehearsal ..for ya'll NYC folks :) We open tomorrow and I'm so excited guys #myfairlady @olneytheatre #wootttttt