Kimberly Reilly

Summary:

KIMBERLY REILLY joined the staff at Villanova Theatre in February of 2011. She brings with her over a decade of experience in non-profit arts management & production, having worked previously with Act II Playhouse, Theatre Horizon, and The Devon Theater. In 2010, Kimberly was honored alongside Matt Silva with a nomination for "Best Direction of a Musical" by the Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre (for the duo's re-imagined production of Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat). Kimberly earned her Master's Degree in Theatre with Distinction from Villanova University in May of 2009. While at Villanova, Kimberly served as the Marketing & PR Assistant for the Theatre Department. Kimberly also received a dual B.A./B.A.H. (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) from Villanova in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies and Philosophy, earning Minors in Spanish and Sociology and a Concentration in Peace & Justice Studies. Kimberly remains active with the VU Honors Program, serving as an Alumni Mentor to current students and coordinating interdisciplinary colloquia with the Theatre Department. Kimberly serves as the Events Chair on the Executive Board of Emerging Arts Leaders: Philadelphia (a subdivision of Americans for the Arts), as the Communication Chair of the Villanova University Staff Council, and as a Nominator for the Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre. Kimberly is thrilled to have the opportunity to do what she loves at Villanova while helping to propagate a love for the performing arts in and around Philadelphia.

Education:

• MA, Theatre, Villanova University, graduated with Distinction, magna cum laude
• BA, Philosophy, Villanova University - graduated 1st in Major (Robert Russell, O.S.A. Medallion winner), summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
• BAH, Honors Program, Villanova University, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Teaching Areas:

• Marketing in the Cultural Sector (Master of Public Administration Program); Digital Arts Marketing & Website Creation (Master of Arts in Theatre Program, Special Studies); Mindfulness (Honors Program)

Honors and Awards:

*Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Sigma Tau *Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre -"Best Direction of a Musical" nomination (2010) for JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at The Devon Theater (earned 5 nominations including Best Ensemble, Best Musical Direction, Best Choreography & Best Lead Actress) *Engage 2020 Leadership Program Scholarship Recipient (2010) *Theatre Communications Group Scholar (2013) *Barrymore Awards Voter/Nominator (2009-2013) *Fulbright Fellowship Nominee (2007) *Villanova Undergraduate Research Grant Winner (2006-7); commissioned to research the political significance of playwright Federico García Lorca via study abroad in Spain *Invited Presenter, National Conference on Undergraduate Research, San Francisco, CA (2007) *Student Representative, Lindback Teaching Award Committee (2007) *Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium Philosophy Conference Winner (2006)

Course List:

• Spr22-HON-5400-DL1 MindfulnessMeditationImmersion
• Spr22-MPA-8299-004 TOP:Mktg in Cultural Sector

Area of Expertise:

• writing and rhetoric; research; arts management; marketing; development; design; social media strategy, analysis, and implementation; ticketing software; digital communications; imaging (including graphic/web design as well as promotional and archival photography); managing foundation, corporate, government, and individual giving campaigns; prospect identification, research, solicitation and stewardship; grant writing