arts & entertainment

AUDREY GORDON ROWE ‘04

Creative Artists Agency, Television Agent

audrey480@me.com

BA, Spanish Literature & Psychology, Tulane University

“Every day as an agent at CAA is very different which is what keeps it interesting. We start the day in staff meetings discussing new clients, closed deals, and ways to create new business. An agent spends most their time on the phone speaking to clients, buyers, lawyers and producers. We hear ideas, procure jobs, find and read material and field and negotiate deals for our clients. We are there to keep the trains moving on clients’ projects and to find career moving jobs.”

BRADLEY SINGER ‘05

WME (William Morris Endeavor), Talent Agent

bradleysinger@gmail.com

BFA, Drama (Directing), Carnegie Mellon University

“I am a talent agent at WME, the largest global talent and entertainment agency, and I have the pleasure of working with many talented content creators and storytellers. I focus on television and represent broadcasters, journalists, and notable political figures; producers and production companies; and content platforms and publishers. My clients work for organizations like CNN, ABC, and NBC News, and create and produce content for platforms like Apple TV, Hulu, and HBO. Programs I’ve set up include “Tamron Hall” and “Judge Jerry,” both in national syndication; “History of Comedy” for CNN Original Series; and “Explained” for Netflix, among others. Other notable clients include the executive producers of “CBS This Morning” and “NBC Nightly News;” the first Muslim to moderate a Presidential debate and the third Black woman to moderate a Presidential debate; and the first author to have 8 entries on the New York Times Best Sellers list at the same time.”

DEMETRIOS COKINOS ‘10

INVASION on APPLE TV+, Script Coordinator

dcokinos21@gmail.com

BS, Radio/TV/Film & English Literature (Directing minor), Northwestern University

Prior Employers: 30 ROCK (Season 7 & 2020 Special, NBC) UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT (Seasons 1-4, Netflix) MASTER OF NONE (Season 1, Netflix) DICKINSON (Season 1, Apple TV+) LITTLE VOICE (Season 1, Apple TV+)

“As a script coordinator in TV production / the film industry, I work in the writers’ rooms of network television shows to handle the logistics surrounding the writing process of all episodes. I report to the head of the show, the Showrunner. My job encompasses everything from the tiny, important details of proofreading a script and making sure the script logically flows, to serving as a resource for the show at large, acting as a bridge between the writers’ room and the production, and maintaining an encyclopedic knowledge of every scripted detail.

In addition, I have founded my own production company, Stellabelle LLC, where I write, direct, and produce independent projects. Currently, I am in the middle of post-production on a short film that will be released this fall.

KATE BENTSEN ‘13

Spotify, Business Marketing Associate, North America

kate.c.bentsen@gmail.com

BS, Human and Organizational Development, Vanderbilt University

Prior Employer: Columbia Records Universal Music Peer Music Publishing

“Spotify has their Free Tier (supported by ads) and Premium. I support all of the marketing efforts that convince advertisers to spend with us on the Free Tier. This includes everything from working on our newsletter, designing merch, and managing social media campaigns to much larger, global activations. My favorite projects to work on are our live events and concerts, specifically Spotify Beach at the Cannes Lions Media Festival in France each summer or Spotify Supper at CES in Vegas. When I am not traveling for work, I am producing my own music that you can find on all streaming platforms. “

RACHEL APPLEGATE ‘95

Alley Theatre, Director of Marketing and Communications

rapplega@gmail.com

BA, Advertising, Southern Methodist University

Prior Employers: ZACH Theatre Artis-Naples Arena Stage Signature Theatre

“On a daily basis, I collaborate with the senior strategic leadership team in developing artistic and organizational goals, providing input on programming that will help elevate the Theatre’s profile. Additionally, I design, manage, and execute branding, market research, media planning, market segmentation, targeting, and pricing strategies. I oversee strategy of all media channels including direct mail, advertising, promotions, website, social/ mobile design and content. And finally, I oversee box office and ticketing, patron communications, creative design, public relations and digital strategy, front of house, and marketing partnerships.”