SHOWS INCLUDE:FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY at New World Stages, the critically acclaimed roller-disco musical XANADU, ENCHANTED APRIL (starring Molly Ringwald and Jayne Atkinson), LEGENDS! (starring Joan Collins and Linda Evans), the renowned Los Angeles run of LOVE LETTERS and long-running Off-Broadway hits STOMP, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY and BEAU JEST.
SERVICES:
× General Management services for Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours, Workshops, Readings, Sit-Down Companies and Foreign Companies.
× Prepare the Production Budget, Weekly Operating Budget and Recoupment Projection, as per the Producer's input.
× Responsible for keeping the production and running expenses on budget.
× Negotiate and write Contracts at the Producer’s direction, in coordination with the show's Attorney.
× Negotiate with Unions.
× Oversee the paying of bills and taxes.
× Supervise the acquiring of necessary Insurance policies.
× Supervise and set policy for the Box Office and ticket sales.
× Supervise the bookkeeping of the Production in the preparation of a weekly operating statement using QuickBooks.
× Advise on the promotional activities of the Production.
× Advise on TONY strategies.
× Recommend and oversee the hiring of all personnel.
× Provide excellent moral support for the Producer and shrewd financial advice for the Production.
REVIEWS:
“Laura is a superb theatrical general manager with tremendous attention to detail and a warm and winning personality to match. She will watch the show's money as if it were her own. I look forward to working with her again.” Wendy Federman, Producer
“To whom it may concern, I have had the pleasure of being associated with Laura Heller for the past three years, and find her to be an extremely dedicated and conscientious individual who works well with those around her, and has the ability to meet deadlines and assess situations which are vital to the interests of the projects she is involved with. In her work as a General Manager of theatrical productions, Laura has the knowledge necessary to ensure that every aspect of a project is carefully reviewed, and structured to meet the financial goals set forth by the producing team. Her wisdom and insight on several projects I've been associated with, including the shows 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'Legends,' has been invaluable. She is entrusted to make difficult and timely decisions, which have an immediate impact on the success of the project. I would highly recommend Laura, and look forward to working with her in the future." Bob Reich, Producer
"In my experience with her, Ms. Heller has continually proven her value to myself and the productions we have both been involved with. As an active participant in everything from advertising and marketing meetings to her ensuring that even the most inconspicuous minutiae has been accounted for, I can undoubtedly attest that Ms. Heller has been an asset...time and time again." Jeffrey Richards, Producer
BIOGRAPHY:
LAURA HELLER has been managing shows in New York since 1980. She is currently General Manager on SAMMY AND ME, a one-man musical about Sammy Davis, Jr., Tucker Max's I HOPE THEY SERVE BEER ON BROADWAY, MOTHER RUSSIA, HELL'S BELLES and FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY, the musical, based on the beloved children's books by Julianne Moore.
She served as General Manager on the hit Broadway musical XANADU, LEGENDS!(the national tour starring Joan Collins and Linda Evans), ENCHANTED APRIL (starring Jayne Atkinson and Molly Ringwald),THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, A JEW GROWS IN BROOKLYN, THE JOYS OF SEX, WHITE PEOPLE (starring Robert Sean Leonard), BEAU JEST (ran 2 years), A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN (starring Eileen Atkins), AMERICAN RHAPSODY, BERLIN TO BROADWAY WITH KURT WEILL, GREETINGS!, MUMP & SHOOT IN ‘CAGED’ WITH WOG (Canadian Horror Clowns), SCENT OF THE ROSES (starring Julie Harris)and A WHISTLE IN THE DARK.
Other shows as Company and/or Associate General Manager include:SLY FOX (starring Richard Dreyfuss and Eric Stoltz), FOREVER TANGO, MODERN ORTHODOX (starring Molly Ringwald, Craig Bierko and Jason Biggs), MR. GOLDWYN (starring Alan King), STOMP(the first 5 years in New York and business manager for road companies), LOVE JANIS (took over as General Manager), OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, IF LOVE WERE ALL (starring Twiggy), FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, the L. A. company of LOVE LETTERS (casts included Carol Burnett & Leslie Nielsen, Mathew Broderick & Helen Hunt and Gwen Verdon & Patrick O’Neal), MONEY TALKS, MAKING MOVIES, BIRDS OF PARADISE, andTHE COMMON PURSUIT.
Ms. Heller managed the Provincetown Playhouse in Manhattan for three years. She is half of the general management company the General Manager Group (GMG), with Peter Bogyo. She is a member of the Broadway League, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers (ATPAM), is a founding member of the Stage Manager's Association (SMA) and is a Tony Voter. Her daughter is the singer Madeline Stern.
Laura worked on two of the ten longest-running shows off-broadway:
LONGEST RUNS OFF-BROADWAY (her shows bolded) "The Fantasticks" 17,162 "Perfect Crime" 8,021 "Blue Man Group: Tubes" 8,006 "Stomp" 5,418 "Tony n' Tina's Wedding" 4,905 "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" 4,345 "Nunsense" 3,672 "Threepenny Opera" 2,611 "De La Guarda" 2,475 "Forbidden Broadway" 2,332
Laura is the first General Manager to operate a virtual office; saving both money and the environment.
SHOWS INCLUDE: FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY at New World Stages, the critically acclaimed roller-disco musical XANADU, ENCHANTED APRIL (starring Molly Ringwald and Jayne Atkinson), LEGENDS! (starring Joan Collins and Linda Evans), the renowned Los Angeles run of LOVE LETTERS and long-running Off-Broadway hits STOMP, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY and BEAU JEST.