Jim Bredeson

Jim Bredeson currently serves as the Director of Development at the Irish Repertory Theatre, a position held since November 2023. Previously, Jim held the role of Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at Red Bull Theater from July 2014 to June 2023. Additional experience includes positions as a Marketing & Membership Consultant for The Shakespeare Society, a Graduate Researcher at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, Marketing Project Manager at Kaufman Music Center, General Manager/Program Manager at Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, General Manager/Program Manager at Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and Assistant Director of Education at State Theatre New Jersey. Jim Bredeson's education includes a Master of Arts in Theatre Literature, History and Criticism from The Graduate Center, City University of New York, and a BFA in Theatre/Theater/Stage Management from Virginia Commonwealth University.