Jess Hutchinson

Jess Hutchinson currently serves as the Managing Director at 2nd Story and continues to work as a freelance theatre maker, specializing as a Director, Dramaturg, and Producer since May 2005. Previous experience includes roles such as Proposal Specialist at Campbell & Company, Editorial Content Manager at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, and Engagement Director at the National New Play Network, where Jess implemented the organization’s first CRM and led successful virtual conferences. Additional positions held include Client Support Specialist at PatronManager, NNPN Producer in Residence at Kitchen Dog Theater, Assistant Instructor at The University of Texas at Austin, and Special Projects Coordinator at the League of Chicago Theatres. Education includes a Master of Arts in Social Sector Leadership & Non-Profit Management from the University of Chicago and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre from The University of Texas at Austin, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.