Manager

Katy Dammers manages capital initiatives and independent artists—bringing administrative expertise to envision and execute complex projects.

  • Reimagining the Doris Duke Theatre: Project Manager 2021-2024

    Following the tragic loss of the Doris Duke Theatre in November 2020, Dammers has worked as the Project Manager for Jacob’s Pillow’s capital initiative to build a reimagined theatre. Working closely with the international design team, consultant Jeffrey Gibson, and the Jacob’s Pillow staff, Dammers helps advance the multi-year design development and construction schedule through stakeholder engagement, thorough research, and astute planning.

    Rendering courtesy of Mecanoo Architects and Marvel.

  • Rendering courtesy of Mecanoo Architects and Marvel.

  • Rendering courtesy of Mecanoo Architects and Marvel.

  • Rendering courtesy of Mecanoo Architects and Marvel.

  • Rendering courtesy of Mecanoo Architects and Marvel.

  • Rashaun Mitchell + Silas Riener: General Manager 2013-2022

    Dammers worked with choreographers Rashaun Mitchell + Silas Riener for nearly a decade and was an instrumental partner in developing their internationally renowned career. Their sole creative administrator, she developed their organizational structure, negotiated tours, and co-write grants to support long-range planning and new commissions.

    Photo: AL Steiner

  • Tesseract⚪at EMPAC. Photo: Ray Felix.

  • Tesseract ◻. Photo: Mick Bello.

  • SWITCH at The Joyce Theater. Photo: Paula Lobo.

  • Desire Lines at Madison Square Park. Photo: Paula Lobo.

  • Horizon Events at MoMA PS1. Photo: Paula Lobo.

  • Light Years at New York Live Arts. Photo: Paula Lobo.

  • PERFORMANCE at REDCAT. Photo: Steven Gunther.

  • Way In at Danspace Project. Photo: Paula Lobo.