LPTW Lucille Lortel Award 2007 - Chelsea Silverman

CHELSEA SILVERMAN, Executive Director, 3Graces Theater Co.

Chelsea is a former Dewey Ballentine litigator who left the practice of law after five years to produce and perform Off-off Broadway. In an effort to create more opportunities in the theater for women, Chelsea co-founded Woman Seeking…in 1997 and served as its Producer and Co-Artistic Director until 2004. Under her leadership, Woman Seeking…’s programming grew from intimate scene nights to multiple full-length productions in repertory. Chelsea’s development acumen created a generous and loyal donor and audience base for Woman Seeking… who now bring their support to 3Graces. In 3Graces’ first Season, Chelsea led fundraising campaigns to double the operating budget for the company as well as helping to refine 3Graces’ mission and unique process. She has performed all over New York City in numerous productions. Chelsea is a founding member of 3Graces.  In addition to her work in the arts, Chelsea is the Director of Recruiting for Solomon-Page Group’s Temporary Legal Staffing Division.              

3G Credits: Whitney/A Piece Of My Heart (2004); Dr. Rose, Jerry Cobb & Scubby/Flyer (2005); Owner/HousePlay & Jane/Remind Me Again (Spring Shorts 2006); Montana Mom, Marge, et. al/Nickel and Dimed (2006); Dramaturg/Flyer (2005); Co-Producer Spring Shorts (2006), Nickel and Dimed (2006) and Neglect (GraceNotes 2006); Producer/Ladyhouse Blues (2005), A Lower East Side Project (GraceNotes 2005)

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