CLIENTS
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Berkeley, CA
“Colleen stepped in to help Berkeley Rep as Interim Director of Marketing during a period of significant organizational and staffing transitions. She kept our marketing and communications strategy and execution moving forward, reviving our subscription campaign and meeting individual ticket sales goals. Colleen is a smart and savvy arts marketer, and she is a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend her.”
Tom Parrish, Berkeley Rep Managing Director
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater
Chicago, IL
“Deeply Rooted Dance Theater had the absolute pleasure of working with Colleen Flanigan and we could not be more grateful for her contributions. Colleen not only helped us thoughtfully build and structure our marketing team, but also stepped in seamlessly to take on day-to-day action items with ease and professionalism. Her passion for our organization was evident in everything she did—bringing fresh ideas, strategic insight, and a wealth of experience that elevated our work. Colleen’s dedication and expertise made the collaboration a joy, and her impact will continue to strengthen our marketing efforts for years to come.”
Makeda Crayton, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Executive Director
Boston Lyric Opera
Boston, MA
“The Flanigan Company was transformational for Boston Lyric Opera at a critical transition time as we resumed live theatrical production following the COVID-19 pandemic. Colleen provided vision, mentoring, and training for staff to maximize BLO’s marketing and sales potential while giving staff the necessary skills to execute for success going forward.”
Bradley Vernatter, Boston Lyric Opera General Director & CEO
“The Flanigan Company provided expert support for our entire marketing and box office operations team, from advertising and brand strategy to technical Tessitura set up assistance. Colleen’s guidance helped us identify new vendors and vendor agreements to better support our changing business needs while providing in-depth training and guidance for all positions on the team to stabilize and grow our operations coming out of the pandemic. She brought candid, straight-forward warmth and humor to her mentorship style that encouraged the team to lean in and grow.”
Sara O’Brien, Boston Lyric Opera Senior Director of Public Engagement
Chicago Opera Theater
Chicago, IL
“Colleen is a capable and smart arts marketer, and wonderful to work with personally and professionally. She makes the most of her hours and provides confident, flexible, and supportive solutions for all areas, including seasonal pricing, show by show sales plans, advertising buys, etc. She was a Godsend to our leadership in a crucial time of transition.”
Meghan Smallwood, Chicago Opera Theater Interim General Director (Former)
Teatro ZinZanni
Chicago, IL
“Colleen was exactly the person we needed at Teatro ZinZanni. After 5 years of Teatro ZinZanni struggling to be known in the Chicago market, Colleen came on board and was able to prioritize and implement strategies that had a positive and immediate impact on ticket sales. Colleen created a clear and diverse plan to market our show, which quite frankly, is not the easiest to explain and therefore sell. Her depth of experience and continuous innovation can be credited with not only our larger houses, but also in building the show's reputation as one of Chicago's top entertainment experiences! I can't recommend her enough!”
Kerry Sheehan, Teatro ZinZanni General Manager & Producer (former)
Leah Brotherhead and the cast of Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s Wise Children’s Wuthering Heights, photo by Kevin Berne; Vanessa Becerra and Ricardo Garcia in Boston Lyric Opera’s Romeo & Juliet, photo by Nile Scott; the cast of Chicago Opera Theater’s King Roger, photo Michael Brosilow; Ahmad Hill and Emani Drake in Urban Folk Dance by Ulysses Dove for Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Photo by Blake Martin; Amber Iman Nadira in Berkeley Rep’s Goddess, photos by Kevin Berne. Raphael Nepomuceno in Teatro ZinZanni (Chicago), photo by Elliot Fisher.