Victoria Bailey
VICTORIA BAILEY is Executive Director of Theatre Development Fund (TDF), the largest not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts in the country. TDF runs the TKTS booths in Duffy Square, South Street Seaport, and Downtown Brooklyn, and, through its membership program, education and access programs, furthers it core mission by providing accessibility to the theatre to those who could not otherwise afford to attend. Since her tenure began at TDF, the education programs (Open Doors, Residency Arts Project and Stage Doors) have increased their reach and now serve over 6,000 students annually. The Theatre Access Project (TAP), which offers a range of services to make theatergoing more accessible to individuals with hearing, visual and other disabilities, has also greatly increased its membership and now has a mailing list of nearly 8,000 patrons. TDF's Theatre and Dance Subsidy Programs are central to TDF's mission, as they marry the goals of supporting productions of merit and bringing to the theatre audiences who might not otherwise be able to attend. She worked tirelessly with the Times Square Alliance and the Coalition for Father Duffy on the rehabilitation of Duffy Square, specifically on the rebuilding of a new and iconic TKTS booth, which just opened on October of 2008. Previous to this appointment in 2001, she had a nearly 20-year association with the Manhattan Theatre Club, first as Business Manager, then as General Manager. While at MTC, Ms. Bailey general managed close to 200 plays, both on and Off Broadway, including the Tony Award-winning Love! Valor! Compassion! ; extended engagements of Sylvia; Lips Together, Teeth Apart; Four Dogs and a Bone; and The Tale of the Allergist's Wife. Prior to her employment at MTC, she worked at the Yale Repertory Theatre. Additionally, she has worked as a consultant for a range of Off Broadway and regional theatres and has served as a member of the Executive Board of the League of Off Broadway Theatres and Producers. Ms. Bailey is a member of the adjunct faculty at the School of the Arts, Columbia University. She has recently completed serving a three-year term on the Tony Awards Nominating Committee. Ms. Bailey received a B.A. in history from Yale College. Bio as of August, 2009. American Theatre Wing programs, interviews and/or credits include: Working in the Theatre (video) Production: Love! Valour! Compassion! - April, 1995 - Watch now. Downstage Center (audio) Victoria Bailey - September, 2009 - Listen Now. Internet Broadway Database Listing (IBDB.com)