Amplifying stories in community.

PRODUCING

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

CONSULTING

Not a painting. Not a film. Not a book.

Not a painting. Not a film. Not a book.

A Communal

Practice.

COMMUNAL PRACTICE exists

to amplify stories in community

to build empathy radically

to challenge norms in theatermaking 

to create spaces for community

Joe Hetterly (he/him/his)

is a passionate arts administrator, producer, and educator committed to cultivating equitable spaces for artists to create. His professional expertise is holistic spanning commercial and non-profit spaces, with experience in producing, general management, casting, talent representation, and education. He is a Tony Award® nominated co-producer (GYPSY). Other co-producing credits include THE LAST FIVE YEARS, BLACKOUT SONGS, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL, and Sara Bareilles' new musical, THE INTERESTINGS. He currently serves as the LanternTix program manager for the Harriet Tubman Effect, supporting community access and equity driven ticketing initiatives. Previously, he has worked at the Public Theater as their Interim Budgets Manager, as a general management assistant at 101 Productions, Ltd., a producing and management associate at Tectonic Theater Project, and in the finance department at Disney Theatrical Group. As an educator, he has taught at SUNY Purchase and NYCDA. BFA acting: Marymount Manhattan College, MFA performing arts management: Brooklyn College.

We work across every scale of theater, from the earliest idea to the biggest stage.

PRODUCING.

Communal Practice brings projects to life by championing bold work and building the conditions for it to thrive. From development through opening night, we lead with intention, creativity, and an unshakable belief in the power of live performance.


New Work Development


Dramaturgical Support


Casting & Creative Team


Design & Decor


GENERAL MANAGEMENT.

Communal Practice provides general management that keeps every moving part aligned, so that artists can focus on the work and collaborators can count on the process. We hold the complexity so the stage can hold the story.


Budget & Financial Strategy


Contracts & Negotiation


Hiring & Payroll


Union Compliance


CONSULTING.

Communal Practice offers strategic consulting for producers, organizations, and artists at any stage, bringing deep industry knowledge and a clear-eyed perspective to the challenges that matter most.


On-Site Coordination


Guest Services


Vendor Coordination


Guest Management



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