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RESUME

JONATHAN HETLER
ARTISTIC LEADER / PRODUCER / DIRECTOR
HETLERJ@GMAIL.COM  / 570-337-4961  /  HETLERJ.COM

ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP

Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Artistic Producer and Casting Director

Senior artistic leader working across season planning, producing, and casting within a LORT institution.

  • Part of ongoing season planning conversations, helping shape a mix of new work, revivals, and larger-scale productions.

  • Produce multiple productions each season, working across budgets, timelines, and departments.

  • Cast 9-10 productions each season and maintain relationships with artists, agents, and creative teams.

  • Direct season productions and key events as part of the organization’s programming.

  • Work closely with senior leadership on long-term planning and day-to-day artistic decision-making.

  • Manage artistic and production budgets and adjust in real time as needs shift.

  • Support and mentor artistic staff across projects.

DIRECTING PRACTICE (Selected)
Regional Theatre

  • It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play - Milwaukee Repertory Theater

  • Dino! An Evening with Dean Martin - Milwaukee Repertory Theater

  • A Christmas Carol (Remounted four-consecutive years) - Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Site-Responsive / Immersive Work

  • Rent - Outskirts Theatre

  • La Cage Aux Folles or “La Cage @ La Cage” - Outskirts Theatre

Classical & Contemporary

  • Romeo & Juliet - Ohio University

  • Hamlet (Cancelled due to Covid) - Milwaukee Repertory Theater

  • The Servant of Two Masters - Marquette University

  • La Mujer Barbuda (World Premiere) - Seabury Quinn Jr. Festival

  • The Thanksgiving Play (Upcoming) - Marquette University

  • Venus in Fur - Ohio University

  • The Last Days of Judas Iscariot - Ohio University

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

EnergyCAP, Inc.

Vice President, Human Resources & Administration - 2008-2016

Senior executive leadership overseeing organizational growth, culture development, and operational strategy.

  • Led organizational strategy, staffing, and internal operations during a period of significant growth.

  • Oversaw multi-million-dollar budgets and company-wide systems.

  • Built leadership pipelines and internal structures that supported a 50%+ increase in staff.


EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • M.F.A. — Directing - Ohio University

  • M.B.A. — Concentration in Organizational Change and Development - Regent University

  • M.A. — Theatre - Regent University

  • B.S. — Interdisciplinary Studies - Liberty University

  • Society of Directors and Choreographers — Associate Member

  • Casting Society (CSA) — Casting Director Status and Member

  • Theatrical Intimacy Education Certification - Theatrical Intimacy Education

  • Anti-Racism Working Group - Penn State University