The Joffrey Ballet
Mandy Heuermann is an experienced Stage Manager with a career spanning over 15 years in the performing arts. Currently serving as Stage Manager at The Joffrey Ballet since June 2007, Mandy has previously held positions as Assistant Stage Manager at Washington National Opera and Freelance Stage Manager at Cincinnati Ballet, among others. Additional experience includes a role as Floor Manager at Goodman Theatre and a Production Intern at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. Mandy holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Theatre Design and Production from the University of Michigan, obtained in 2004.
The Joffrey Ballet
The Joffrey is a world-class, Chicago-based ballet company and dance education organization committed to artistic excellence and innovation, presenting a unique repertoire encompassing masterpieces of the past and cutting-edge works. The Joffrey is committed to providing arts education and accessible dance training through its Joffrey Academy of Dance and Community Engagement programs. Classically trained to the highest standards, The Joffrey Ballet expresses a unique, inclusive perspective on dance, proudly reflecting the diversity of America with its company and audiences and repertoire which includes major story ballets, reconstructions of masterpieces and contemporary works. Founded by visionary teacher Robert Joffrey in 1956, guided by celebrated choreographer Gerald Arpino from 1988 until 2007, The Joffrey Ballet continues to thrive under internationally renowned Artistic Director Ashley Wheater. The Joffrey Ballet has become one of the most revered and recognizable arts organizations in America and one of the top dance companies in the world.