Sandra Daley

Academic

• Professor of dramatic writing, 2021–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

• Adjunct professor in acting and playwriting, 2021, Sarah Lawrence, Bronxville, NY

• Substitute teacher, 2004–05, various New York City schools

• Programs consultant and teen counselor, 1999–2002, Teen Action YMCA, New York City, NY
  Arts and creative consultant to various NYC high schools for after-school programming. Trained educators, developed innovative programming utilizing theatre, arts, writing, and dance, one-on-one student counseling, facilitated dynamic workshops, brought in relative speakers, and organized field trips and college visits.

• Teaching artist, 1990–2002, Freelance, New York City
  Independent vendor for NYC Housing Authority and other contractors to create original content about timely issues for public schools and community centers.

Professional

• Founder and producing member, 2011–21, HARLEM9, New York City, NY
  Producer collaborative committed to forwarding the new arts movement in Harlem, culminating in an annual sold-out weekend festival of artists challenged to invigorate the community.

• Producing artistic director, 2007–21, Liberation Theatre Company, New York City, NY
  Nonprofit theatre arts organization committed to supporting creative emerging black playwrights. Recruited actors, directors, and playwrights to build the theatre's membership. Produced fundraising events and opportunities to showcase theatre company members and to advance visibility. Led and facilitated a monthly playwrights' group and writers' residency, where writers share work and solicit and offer feedback. Applied for grants and fellowships and managed outcomes. Fostered partnerships and opportunities with fellow theater companies and organizations.

• Dramaturg, 2012–21, 1to1 Dramaturgy and Beehive Dramaturgy Studio, New York City, NY
  Worked one-to-one with new, emerging, and established diverse playwrights, directors, composers, producers, or other theater practitioners to add a dramaturg to their process.

• Executive producer and director, December 2012, The Silver Thread, New York City, NY
  Developed, directed, and managed production of an award-winning play by Joslyn Housley-McLaughlin.

• Lead producer, February 2012–November 2012, Blacken the Bubble, New York City, NY
  Directed, managed, and organized the workshop production by Eric J. Lockley.