About

BROADWAY WEST IS

INCLUSIVE

We believe that diversity does more than strengthen. We believe that diversity drives evolutionary innovations. As such, we were established with a natural inclination towards holistic inclusion and diversity. Our founders and leaders have themselves been precluded from participating in areas of society. This life experience and the simple morality of social equity and inclusion motivates us in all that we do.

VISIONARY
We see the future of the Historic Core neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles. It’s a vision of programmed theaters brimming with patrons who are stimulated from live theatrical performances. We see a future performing arts landscape that values and rewards female directors as much as males, gender-neutral characters free from ostracization, black
financiers and producers, and productions that reflect modern society. Broadway West’s vision of the future may begin with the revitalization of LA’s historic theatre district, but our vision reaches towards a not-so-distant future of social equity and inclusion in the performing arts.

COMMUNITY CENTRIC
Broadway West has prioritized the inclusion of artists in every level of the Broadway West organization. Who better to inform the goals and strategies that effect live art than artists themselves? From performative and creative involvement to committee and planning work, artists drive success of Broadway West. This community centrism is yet another way that Broadway West is planning for long-term relevance.

INNOVATIVE
Broadway West’s programs will be defined by their innovations. Our leading programmatic innovation will be the creation of an annual award ceremony that recognizes the values of social equity and inclusion as fundamental elements of excellence in the performing arts. Just as the Oscars award excellence in a film’s cinematography, and the Tony’s award excellence in New York Theater our annual Omar Awards will reward excellence in, not only performance, but in social equity and inclusion in the performing arts. Additionally, Broadway West will innovate through the creation of a new ticketing alliance that promotes the programing and ticket sales of live entertainment venues across the city of Los Angeles. The success of the Broadway West Ticketing Alliance will be powered by an innovative software solution that increases awareness and revenues of LA’s live entertainment venues.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Broadway West is built upon the foundation of the sacrifice of our ancestors who fought for the right for us to express art freely. We are dedicated to respecting those who have come before us, the telling of their stories, and the dedication and commitment to the stories of all who have lived on this planet. We strive to be unprejudiced in our consideration of works to support. As biodiverse ecosystems are strong and resilient, we believe that culturally diverse, creative ecosystems yield artistic excellence through technical and narrative innovations. We are proud to foster the telling of the heretofore underrepresented stories of a diverse humanity.

Broadway West is committed to providing full and dignified access for people with disabilities to all programs, structures and sites in its care.

OUR MISSION

The mission of Broadway West is to create and maintain a world-class epicenter of live entertainment in a revitalized historic theatre district in Downtown Los Angeles.

OUR VISION

Broadway West envisions a 21st Century DTLA where the transformative experience of attending live performing arts is essential to celebrating life in Los Angeles.

Our Team

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVES

Chairman & Artistic Director

Marcus Lovingood

CFO | Board Treasurer

Omar Kaczmarczyk

Director of Operations

Michelle Belmont

Executive Director | Board Secretary

Jim Sarratori, AIA

Director of Business and Legal Affairs

Lee J Cotton

ADVISORY BOARD

Kim McCarron - Advisor - Pfeiffer Partners

Sara Loy - Advisor - Pfeiffer Partners

Anders Bjerregaard-Andersen - Advisor - Pfeiffer Partners

Amelia Taylor-Hochberg - Advisor

Paul Sheargold - Advisor

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Marketing:

Judit Serral - Head of Social Media

Constance Ge - Head of Website

Vivien V. Angelus - Head of PR & Publicity

Harrison Grant - Member

Elizabeth Alvarado - Member

Sierra Dudas - Member

Theater Renovation:

Sara Loy - Department Head

Kim McCarron - Member

Sean Tittle - Member

City Planning:

Anders Bjerregaard-Andersen - Department Head

Amelia Taylor-Hochberg - Advisor - City Planning Committee

Chasen Washington - Member

Finance:

John-Peter Cruz - Member

Events:

Jessica Kling - Department Head

Adam Dworkin - Member

Matthew Hatch - Member

Jason Sleisenger - Member

Chanelle Barona - Member

Joshua Collins - Member

Ethan Robarts - Member

Nicole Kennedy - Member

Ashley Urban - Member

Development:

Chasen Washington - Department Head

Raquel Diaz - Head of Grants

Jose Mata - Member