Rebecca Calkin

Rebecca leads the marketing and communications strategy for the performing arts units at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, using audience data, multi-channel strategy, advertising, design and digital tools to set and meet sales and participation goals. In her more than 15 years of experience working for performing arts and nonprofit organizations, she has honed her focus as a storyteller and audience-focused leader. 

Past roles have included director of marketing for Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, assistant director of communications for The Cleveland Orchestra, marketing communications manager for YWCA Greater Cleveland and digital communications manager for ArtsWave. Rebecca holds an M.P.A. from Kent State University and B.A. in theatre from Wake Forest University. In her free time, she enjoys playing tabletop and video games, competing in speed jigsaw puzzle competitions and supporting and reviewing the DMV’s theater and arts scene.