Amplifying stories in community.
PRODUCING
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
CONSULTING
Not a painting. Not a film. Not a book.
Not a painting. Not a film. Not a book.
A Communal
Practice.
COMMUNAL PRACTICE exists
to amplify stories in community
to build empathy radically
to challenge norms in theatermaking
to create spaces for community
Joe Hetterly (he/him/his)
is a passionate arts administrator, producer, and educator committed to cultivating equitable spaces for artists to create. His professional expertise is holistic spanning commercial and non-profit spaces, with experience in producing, general management, casting, talent representation, and education. He is a Tony Award® nominated co-producer (GYPSY). Other co-producing credits include THE LAST FIVE YEARS, BLACKOUT SONGS, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL, and Sara Bareilles' new musical, THE INTERESTINGS. He currently serves as the LanternTix program manager for the Harriet Tubman Effect, supporting community access and equity driven ticketing initiatives. Previously, he has worked at the Public Theater as their Interim Budgets Manager, as a general management assistant at 101 Productions, Ltd., a producing and management associate at Tectonic Theater Project, and in the finance department at Disney Theatrical Group. As an educator, he has taught at SUNY Purchase and NYCDA. BFA acting: Marymount Manhattan College, MFA performing arts management: Brooklyn College.
We work across every scale of theater, from the earliest idea to the biggest stage.
PRODUCING.
Communal Practice brings projects to life by championing bold work and building the conditions for it to thrive. From development through opening night, we lead with intention, creativity, and an unshakable belief in the power of live performance.
New Work Development
Dramaturgical Support
Casting & Creative Team
Design & Decor
GENERAL MANAGEMENT.
Communal Practice provides general management that keeps every moving part aligned, so that artists can focus on the work and collaborators can count on the process. We hold the complexity so the stage can hold the story.
Budget & Financial Strategy
Contracts & Negotiation
Hiring & Payroll
Union Compliance
CONSULTING.
Communal Practice offers strategic consulting for producers, organizations, and artists at any stage, bringing deep industry knowledge and a clear-eyed perspective to the challenges that matter most.
On-Site Coordination
Guest Services
Vendor Coordination
Guest Management
Ready to bring your vision to life?
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