The knowledge gained in the Performing Arts Administration course work is relevant; use it to jump right in! Meditate on your talents and bring it to the field! You are ENOUGH!
Chiaoyi Chang (PAA`23)
Moving from Taiwan to New York City to pursue a master’s degree was both exhilarating and daunting for Chiaoyi Chang. Moving anywhere is stressful, but moving across the continent is exceptionally difficult. The easiest part of her process was choosing NYU’s Performing Arts Administration program. READ MORE about Chiaoyi.
Joe Petrowski (PAA`20)
For Joe Petrowski, the journey from lighting designer to Director of Ticketing and Customer Relations at Park Avenue Armory wasn’t something he planned—but it turned into a fulfilling and multidimensional career that blends technical skills, creativity, and a deep appreciation for the performing arts. Through all of it, Joe has stayed open to opportunity, balanced structure with flexibility, and found a way to honor his creativity as an artist and arts manager. READ MORE about Joe.
Jack Noseworthy (PAA`23)
After three decades as a professional actor on Broadway, in film, and on television, Jack Noseworthy began carving out a new path behind the scenes—producing musicals, fundraising for not-for-profit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and building a career rooted in passion, impact, and purpose. READ MORE about Jack.
Derick McKoy, Jr. (PAA`23)
Derick McKoy, Jr., Founding Artistic Director and CEO of McKoy Dance Project || MDP, is a dancer, choreographer, artistic director, and CEO. He is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and dedication to his craft. From an epiphany on his 25th birthday that led him to graduate school at NYU to founding his own dance company, Derick’s story is one of bold decisions and fearless leadership. READ MORE about Derick
Mitali Sonar (PAA`20)
Mitali Sonar never planned to work in arts administration. A lifelong dancer trained in the Indian classical form of Kathak, she began her professional life in advertising, but quickly realized it didn’t offer the creative or cultural fulfillment she craved. Her search for purpose and alignment led her to New York City—and to NYU Steinhardt’s Performing Arts Administration program. READ MORE for Mitali.
Alumni News
Francine Sheffield ('12) in Pursuit of Sustainable Cooperative Business Model for the Arts
Sheffield joins a global partnership to form a hybrid arts collective to experiment with a new business model that replaces the transactional presenter-artist model with a dialogue model.
How Joseph Morrissey ('12) Has Revitalized the Dance Program at Interlochen Center for the Arts
Morrissey recognized that he would need a different skill set than the typical dancer. His PAA degree gave him a broad perspective of both dance and business.
Two PAA Alumni Make “2024 Arts & Culture Power 100” List
Cathy Hung ('92) and Andrew Hamingson ('08) earn spots on City & State New York’s 2024 Arts & Culture Power 100, celebrating their leadership in shaping NYC's cultural landscape.