Des Moines Performing Arts
Emily Gardner currently serves as the Production Supervisor at Des Moines Performing Arts, a position held since February 2024. Prior experience includes roles such as Production Management Apprentice at Olney Theatre Center, where responsibilities involved assisting in production meetings and managing calendars and budgets, and Event Planning Intern and House Manager at Singletary Center for the Arts, which provided exposure to event organization and customer service. Emily also acted as Production Stage Manager for Jackson Players' "Lucidity: A New Musical," and held various positions at Steps Performing Arts Center, including Production Stage Manager and Assistant Director. Additional experience includes a Fundraising and Development Internship at KET, a Sales Associate position at kate spade new york Outlet, and an educational background in Arts Administration from the University of Kentucky.