Owen F. Likely
Education
SUNY College at Oneonta – Oneonta, New York
2009 - 2013, B.S. Theatre
DREXEL UNIVERSITY - PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
2020, COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS M.A. ARTS ADMINISTRATION
Arts Administration Experience
Norwegian Cruise Lines, Dec. 2022-Present
Theatrical Operations Manager - Manages the theatrical aspects of onboard presentations particularly the production shows. Maintains the artistic standards and intentions of the Producer, Director, and Technical Designer. Works directly with the cruise director to create the production schedule for all cruises. Serves as the company manager for all cast members handling housing, medical and administrative needs. In charge of all guest entertainers, seeing to their scheduling and reimbursements while on board. Report to shore side corporate offices regarding any injuries, cancellations or other incidents involving entertainers.
Work Light Productions, Feb. 2019-June 2020 -
General Management Assistant - Directly assisted the President, Vice President and General Managers with hiring, contracting, and company finance. Served as assistant general manager for multiple touring productions. Handled confidential and non-routine information with discretion. Organized and prioritized large volumes of information, including contact lists, calendars and the filing of contracts, and other vital documents. Compiled and created expense reports including coding of credit card bills and receipt management. Scheduled and organized complex activities such as meetings, travel, and company events. Answered office phone calls. Took messages or fielded/answered all routine and non-routine questions.
Capital Repertory Theatre, April 2017-Aug. 2018 –
Assistant Company Manager/Assistant Stage Manager - Working alongside the Company Manager, drafted contracts and riders for actors, directors, designers and other artists. Helped to arrange travel and housing for out of town guests. Was responsible for company housing and vehicles which includes scheduling regular cleaning and maintenance. Assisted in the planning and execution of company events. As an assistant stage manager, helped coordinate rehearsals, coordinated travel to press events and assisted backstage when necessary for performances. Serves as the the main contact for any artist in residence in the event of an emergency.
Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival, June 2016-July 2016 –
Company/Production Management Assistant - Reported directly to the Company Manager (CM) and Assistant Production Manager (APM). Assisted CM in all aspects of company management for employees of the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival/Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. Tasks included management of all company housing, arranging/supplying transportation, providing medical assistance, and extending general support and hospitality to the FLMTF/MGR Playhouse employees. Assisted APM in all aspects related to production management. Tasks included budget/financial tracking/assisting in maintenance of production calendars and assisting in usage of and access to the facility.
McCarter Theatre Center, Aug. 2015-June 2016 –
Company Management Assistant - Worked directly with McCarter’s Company Manager to provide the highest level of hospitality to artists, collaborators, and staff. Specific responsibilities included coordination of travel for artists; maintenance of 9 actor apartments; assist with artist ticketing; maintaining volunteer database; gathering information on local resources to provide to artists and staff; maintaining vendor relationships; coordination of staff parties and events; assisting with artist contracts; and intimate participation in the theater series rehearsal process. Also provided artist support for touring productions such as concerts, comedians and guest speakers. This involved assisting with hospitality, transportation, backstage management and being a point of reference when necessary.
Purple Rose Theatre Company, Dec. 2013-Dec. 2014 –
Apprentice - Apprentices served as the front line of customer service to theatre patrons. Duties included taking ticket reservations, putting up posters and leading tours for school and senior groups. Day-to-day operating duties were shared among the apprentices throughout the year. Apprentices helped to strike and load in scenery, hang lights and maintain the facility. Other duties included answering phones, assembling mailings, maintaining the patron database and assisting the development staff with special events.
Production Experience
Irving Berlin’s: White Christmas: Assistant General Manager
2019 National Tour, November 09, 2019 - December 29, 2019, Director: Randy Skinner
BANDSTAND: Assistant General Manager
First National Tour - Work Light Productions, 2019 - 2020, Tour Director: Gina Rattan
RIng OF FIre: The music of Johnny Cash: Assistant Stage Manager
Capital Repertory Theatre, July 06, 2018 - August 12, 2018, Director: Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill
BLithe Spirit by Noel Coward: Backstage Crew
Capital Repertory Theatre, April 06, 2018 - May 06, 2018, Director: Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill
Alice in Wonderland Adapted by Margaret hall: Touring Assistant Stage Manager
Capital Repertory Theatre, March 05 - 29, 2018, Director: Margaret Hall
Paris Time by Steven Peterson: Backstage crew
Capital Repertory Theatre, January 26, 2018 - February 18, 2018, Director: Gordon Greenburg
She Loves Me by Joe Masteroff, Jerry Bock & Sheldon Harnick: Backstage Crew
Capital Repertory Theatre, November 24, 2017 - December 24, 2017, Director: Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill
Sex with Strangers by laura Eason: Backstage crew
Capital Repertory Theatre, September 22, 2017 - October 15, 2017, Director: Stephen Nachamie
Mamma Mia by Catherine Johnson, jorn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson: Assistant Stage Manager
Capital Repertory Theatre, July 7, 2017 - August 13, 2017, Director: Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill
Some People Hear Thunder by Gerson Smoger & Jeffrey Sorkin: Spot Op
Capital Repertory Theatre, May 5, 2017 - May 28, 2017, Director: Kevin McGuire
Watched, a collaboration by Marian Budhos: Production Assistant
Theatre 167, October 16, 2016, Director: Ari Laura Kreith
Talley's Folley by Lanford Wilson: Assistant to the Technical Director
Purple Rose Theatre Company, April 2, 2015 – May 23, 2015, Director: Angie Kane Ferrante
Annapurna by Sharr White: PA Stage Manager/Stage Crew
Purple Rose Theatre Company, September 18, 2014 – December 13, 2014, Director: Guy Sanville
The Last Romance by Joe DiPietro: Props Assistant/House Manager
Purple Rose Theatre Company, June 12, 2014 – August 30, 2014, Director: Michelle Mountain
Spring Comedy Festival: Lovers, Liars & Lunatics: Set Construction
Purple Rose Theatre Company, April 3, 2014 – May 24, 2014, Director: Guy Sanville
Redwood Curtain by Lanford Wilson: Set Construction/Light Board Op
Purple Rose Theatre Company, January 16, 2014 – March 15, 2014, Director: Stephanie Buck
Fuddy Meers by David Lindsey-Abaire: Properties Master
SUNY College at Oneonta, Fall 2012 Director: Andrew Kahl
The Cuban Swimmer by Milcha Sanchez-Scott: Assistant Stage Manager/ Puppet Master
SUNY College at Oneonta, Fall 2012, Director: Austin McCaslin-Doyle
Dog Lady By Milcha Sanchez-Scott: Assistant Stage Manager
SUNY College at Oneonta, Fall 2012, Director: Austin McCaslin-Doyle
The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekov:Light Board Operator
SUNY College at Oneonta, Fall 2011, Dir. John McCaslin-Doyle
Acting Experience
2az by Brian Ogden: Zombie
Purple Rose Theatre Company, June 11, 2015 – July 26, 2015, Director: Guy Sanville
Conviction by Carey Crim (Reading): Nicholas
Purple Rose Theatre Company, March 22, 2014, Director: Guy Sanville
Of Thee I Sing by Gershwin, Kaufman, and Ryskind: Louis Lippman
SUNY College at Oneonta, Spring 2013, Director: John McCaslin-Doyle
The Drowsy Chaperone by Lambert, Morrison, Martin and McKellar: Ensemble
SUNY College at Oneonta, Spring 2012, Director: Andrew Kahl
She Stoops to Conquer by oliver goldsmith: Ensemble
SUNY College at Oneonta, Fall 2011, Director: Andrew Kahl
Other Professional Experience
FedEx Office (south plainfield, NJ) - store assistant manager
BEST BUY (Rockaway, nj) - Inventory Management associate
SAVE: A Home for Homeless Animals (Skillman, NJ) - Animal Care Associate
SEVA (Ann Arbor, MI) - Bartender
Zou Zou’s (Chelsea, MI) - Baker
Volunteer Experience
Eleventh Hour Animal Rescue
Joe Biden 2020 Presidential Campaign
Tom Malinowski 2020 Congressional CampaigN
Rock Brook School