Kali Zorina Kathleen Boston Cardoso
Carlsbad
Summary
Resourceful Artistic Producer/Production Manager delivering multi-show seasons from pitch to closing. Expert in budgets, contracts, calendars, and cross-dept tech with a calm, safety-first room. Ready to create meaningful and authentic experiences for production personnel and patrons.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Artistic Producer and Fellowship Manager
New Village Arts, Carlsbad
08.2023 - Current
- Curated a 5-show season balancing 3 commercial musicals with 2 San Diego premiere productions aligning artistic vision with revenue goals from pitch to board approval
- Drove EDI values in casting and staffing, increasing BIPOC artist representation
- Drafted/Negotiated designer/actor/director agreements, agenda, exclusivity, and enhanced tech clauses
- Built scalable production calendars, calls, and reporting templates to improve cross departmental coordination
- Supervised cross-functional teams (SM, tech, design, shops), resolving schedule and scope risks in real time
- Built/managed Dea Hurston Fellowships Programs(e.g., directing, stage management, design, acting) with $10,000 stipends, mentoring 20+ students and artistic community members across 12 productions
Production Manager & Assistant to the Artistic Director
Jewish Arts Festival, San Diego
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed end-to-end production logistics for 15 performances across 8 venues, coordinating load-ins/strikes, tech schedules, and venue requirements
- Contracted and served as primary liaison for all festival personnel (artists, designers, crew, vendors); advanced show riders and secured rentals
- Built production calendars, run-of-show documents, call sheets, and venue tech packets to align creative goals with operational constraints
- Led on-site operations (FOH/BOH coordination, volunteer staffing, safety compliance), troubleshooting issues to maintain show continuity and audience experience
Executive Producer and Director
Zorina Productions, San Diego
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Founded Zorina Productions and produced/directed Heathers: The Musical from concept through closing
- Recruited, hired, cast, and led 50+ artists, designers, and crew across all departments
- Fundraised $26,000+ via GoFundMe; built and managed the production budget and vendor contracts
- Results: Delivered a 6-performance run in a 500-seat venue, sold out 5 of 6 performances (=2,500 sold-out seats)
Education
B.A. - Theatre (Emphasis: Directing)
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
La Jolla, CA06.2023
Skills
- Audience engagement
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Production oversight
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fundraising expertise
- Casting management
Accomplishments
2025 Cohort Member, RISE: Resilience & Renewal Leadership Program
2023 Jacob Bronowski Award (Creative Growth) — UC San Diego Theatre & Dance
2020-2023 Warren Scholar, Earl Warren College Honor Society
2023 TRELS Grant Recipient, UCSD TRELS Program
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Artistic Producer and Fellowship Manager
New Village Arts, Carlsbad
08.2023 - Current
Production Manager & Assistant to the Artistic Director
Jewish Arts Festival, San Diego
03.2023 - 08.2023
Executive Producer and Director
Zorina Productions, San Diego
08.2022 - 03.2023
B.A. - Theatre (Emphasis: Directing)
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
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