PMA Alum Tatiana Bustos ‘24 has started a new position as the Marketing Associate at Steppenwolf Theatre. “I have always known that theater administration would be my career path after graduation,” said Bustos. “I am so grateful for the experiences I had in PMA which introduced me to amazing Professors Ellen Gainor and Aoise Stratford, who mentored and guided me through my time at Cornell.
“My new role contributes to the execution of all Marketing and Communications Department initiatives to promote productions and expand audiences. My work will include coordinating advertising and digital marketing campaigns, assisting single ticket sales campaigns, maintaining membership drives, and managing departmental administration. This year, Steppenwolf Theatre is celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season and I am so excited to play a part in making it a success!
“When I became a PMA Minor at Cornell, I was able to expand my theater background beyond what I could have imagined possible. From studying dramaturgy and theater history, to gaining hands-on experience in costuming and carpentry, to memorizing scenes in Acting 101 to writing and workshopping 10-minute plays, my classes in PMA truly gave me the opportunity to engage in all areas of theater creation and production. These experiences have allowed me to understand the importance of every person in a company such as this. It is a marathon to produce five or more plays throughout an artistic season, as Steppenwolf does. It's not just the actors who perform on stage every night, it also takes a lot of talent and hard work from the entire staff at every level.”
For nearly 50 years, the Steppenwolf Theatre Company has become the nation’s premier ensemble theatre with 49 members who are among the top actors, playwrights and directors in the field. The company's artistic force remains rooted in the original vision of its founders: an artist-driven theatre, whose vitality is defined by its appetite for bold and innovative work.
