Rehearsal Room Coordinator

Michael Witkes (he/him) is an NYC-based multi-hyphenate. He is an actor, director, writer, and even drag queen (@hausofpancake). He strives to create and perform in work that inspires social change, promotes acceptance, and explores sexual identity and shame. He is most proud of his work as the creator of Interested In Series. As an actor, he has performed regionally and Off Broadway at theaters like Playwrights Horizons, The Walnut Street Theater, and the Hangar Theatre. You can catch him in drag, performing all over the city. As a drag queen, he has won numerous competitions, and performed amongst legends like Susanne Bartsch. As a writer himself, he is excited to help other writers through DGFs incredible resources. www.michaelwitkes.com

Marketing and Events Manager

Jessica Acosta (she/her) is the Marketing and Events Manager for the Dramatists Guild Foundation. Through her work in previous roles, she has experience in theatre marketing and social media at The Playwrights Realm, and public relations at Blake Zidell and Associates. She received a Bachelor’s degree from Purchase College, State University of New York, and an Associates degree from Mohawk Valley Community College. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to foster community through this position at DGF.

Doug Hinrichs has long had a passion for theater — acting and singing in his younger years and playing drums and percussion in Broadway orchestra pits for the past twenty years.  He is honored to be involved in such a generous, supportive organization as DGF!  Doug continues to perform often in New York City and beyond, in addition to composing music for various media.

Director of Programming

Goldie Patrick is thrilled to serve in her role as Director of Programming for the Dramatist Guild Foundation in hopes of resourcing, supporting, and elevating the dynamic community of dramatists it serves. She is a playwright, director, and cultural worker with artistic and professional roots in her hometown of Detroit, MI and Washington DC. Goldie worked for more than 20 years in Washington DC supporting artists, institutions, and non-profit organizations seeking to amplify their impact, increase their community engagement and build their capacity. Goldie’s work as a cultural worker includes clients such as The DC Commission on Arts and Humanities, The Center for Non-Profit advancement, and an array of colleges and universities. Goldie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of capacity building, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility as well as Anti-Racism best practice. Goldie holds a BFA in Acting from Howard University and is a current candidate for her MFA in playwriting from Columbia University.

Michael Raimondi (he/him) comes to DGF with over two decades of experience as a director, actor, writer, and producer. He served as the Executive & Artistic Director of Play Your Part, a nonprofit social justice focused theatre company which he founded, based in Seattle, WA for three years. He has worked Off-Broadway and regionally in the US, London, and Mumbai. Michael has since shifted careers and is now a Wealth Manager for Clarus Group, LLC where he provides financial planning and investment advisory services with an emphasis on increasing financial literacy for artists and the LGBTQIA+ community. He is thrilled to stay connected to the theatre community through this role at DGF and hopes to help create a warm and welcoming space for writers to work. Michael hold his BFA from Chapman University and MFA from The Actors Studio Drama School of New School University. 

Executive Assistant and Board Liaison

Dan Gerasimowicz (he/him) is the Executive Assistant and Board Liaison for the Dramatists Guild Foundation. In this role, he provides comprehensive calendar, meeting, and communications support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors, in addition to assisting with the day-to-day administrative and office needs of the larger team. Dan joins DGF with over 15 years of executive support and office management experience in both the public and private sectors and across a variety of industries including marketing, pharma, and consumer goods. He began his career as a an executive assistant and program advisor at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. Dan received a BA in Communication Studies from Pace University and an MA in Communication, Culture and Technology from Georgetown University.

Operations Manager

Caroline Aquino (she/her) is the Operations Manager for the Dramatists Guild Foundation. In this role, she manages the new Music Hall and rehearsal spaces, as well as providing support to the Director of Operations and Finance. Caroline joins DGF’s team with over twenty years of experience in the not-for-profit theatre world. At Playwrights Horizons she held the positions of Company Manager and Assistant to the Managing Director. Caroline went to Binghamton University for Theatre with an emphasis in Tech/Design.

Director of Operations & Finance

Evelyn So (she/her) is the Director of Operations & Finance for the Dramatists Guild Foundation. In this role, she is integral to the administration and management of DGF’s finance and operations. Originally from the Bay Area, Evelyn joins DGF’s team with nearly two decades of experience in entertainment and non-profit management. Her wide-ranging background  includes operational and administrative positions with the Shubert Organization, as well as voiceover talent management, conference and event planning, and  global executive education organizations. Evelyn holds an MA from NYU in Cinema Studies and a BA from UCLA in Psychology.

Director of Communications

Alyson Ahrns (she/her) is the Director of Communications for the Dramatists Guild Foundation. In this role, she oversees branding and creative vision for the Foundation across traditional press and new digital mediums.

Alyson joins DGF’s team with a nearly decade-long career in public relations and event production in the entertainment industry. She has managed communications campaigns for renowned theater institutions like the Tony Awards, Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, 24 Hour Plays, and Steinberg Playwright Awards, as well as worked on fundraising events for national non-profits like amfAR, ASCPA, and GLAAD. She also co-created and co-produced an original concert series at TodayTix that presents new music from songwriters in non-traditional performing venues across New York City. Alyson began her career in Corporate Fundraising for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, after earning her Bachelor’s Degree at Butler University.