Skokie / Illinois / United States
Mr. Pauken joined the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie ( NSCPAS ) as general manager in 2002. In the spring of 2008, Michael also assumed the responsibilities of managing Centre East, Inc, the Centers resident non-profit presenting company. Prior to joining the NSCPAS, Michael managed numerous theatrical productions including the long-running Forever Plaid in Chicago, Milwaukee and Seattle. Other Chicago credits include Catch! with the Flying Karamazov Brothers, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Fully Committed, and ART all at the Royal George Theatre, The Vagina Monologues starring Eve Ensler at the Apollo Theater, and the award-winning The Bomb-itty of Errors at both Chicago Shakespeare Theatre on Navy Pier and at the Royal George Theatre. Michael also produced the Chicago premiere of the musical Whoop-Dee-Doo! and booked and managed the popular Sing-a-Long Sound of Music in Chicago and throughout the Midwest. Michael spent five years with the League of Chicago Theatres in various capacities including interim executive director, director of marketing and manager of the popular Hot Tix half-price ticket program. He has also worked for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Michael managed theatres and produced shows there as well as held jobs at the Columbus Arts Council and the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Michael has served on the board and executive committee of Chicagos North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau since 2002 and was chair of that organization from 2004 to 2006. Ms. Adams has been with the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie ( NSCPAS ) since August 1997. Carolyn assists the general manager in the day-to-day operations of the building as well as working with the various entities residing in the building. Prior to her management duties, she began her career with NSCPAS as a box office representative and receptionist. Previously she was employed by Bank One, Illinois, NA. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Economics/Business Administration from Illinois College in 1994. She enjoys spending time with her daughter. Mr. Alaimo joined the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie ( NSCPAS ) in August 2002 and has held several positions within his employment at the Center. Joe earned his Bachelor of Arts in English and Theatre from Northeastern Illinois University in 2001 and then served as Literary/Marketing intern for the 2001-2002 season at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater before joining the Center in August. After Mr. Alaimos appointment to full-time employment in August 2003, his position has taken on a variety of new duties to include website management, internal and external communications, and coordinating the concessions operation of the facility. When not at the NSCPAS, Joe is fortunate enough to be involved in the Chicago theatre community as the Front of House Manager at Infamous Commonwealth Theatre. Ms. Boduch joined the ranks of the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie ( NSCPAS ) team in 2003 and has served as the events manager since that time. Bettys duties include scheduling and coordinating the calendar and event details for NSCPAS resident companies and rental clients. Ms. Boduch learned the art of managing last-minute changes and juggling details as Booking Manager for an educational touring theatre as well as having been the events and office coordinator for the Illinois Theatre Association, a statewide arts advocacy organization. While not at the NCSPAS, Ms. Boduch enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband. Mr. Inawat joined resident presenting company Centre East as Youtheatre/Showcase manager for the 2007-2008 season before becoming an employee of the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie ( NCSPAS ) in August 2008. R.J handles all aspects of the Centre East Youtheatre series and Showcase, an a
