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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 not only runs the two half-price tkts booths in Duffy Square and at South Street Seaport, but also, 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 Ms. Bailey’s tenure began at TDF, the education programs (Open Doors, Residency Arts Project and Stage Doors) have increased their reach and now serve over 5,000 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. 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 received a B.A. in history from Yale College. Ms. Bailey is currently on the Tony Awards Nominating Committee.
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