Rachel Kennedy
B.A., Theatre, Business, Hope College
Area(s) of Interest
TV/Film, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Theatre
What are 1-2 of your most significant academic/extracurricular/work experiences?
I currently work at Steppenwolf Theatre as the Contracting Associate, where I write contracts for all artists who come through the theatre and work closely with their unions and agents.
What is your ideal job/role in about 10 years?
Producer or Executive Director at a non-profit theatre.
What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern?
A desire to deepen my knowledge of how to successfully run a cultural organization and a love for learning about the business side of the arts.
Favorite (song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition…)
One of my favorite plays I’ve seen is Wings by Arthur Kopit, directed by Natalie Abrahami at the Young Vic Theatre in London.
If you could have lunch with one person (living or dead), who would it be? And why?
Shakespeare to learn how he wrote so many prolific plays, and if he was the one who actually wrote them all.
What award would you most like to win?
Tony Award for producing.
If you had to describe yourself in three words, they would be…
Diligent, Playful, Considerate
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
The Tuscan countryside in Italy.