Staff
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John Schratwieser, Executive Director
John joined MCA as Executive Director in June 2010. John has more than 17 years experience in the field of arts and non-profit management. For the last five years John was Executive Director at the Prince Theatre Foundation in Chestertown on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. He also has previously worked at Lincoln Center Theatre in New York and Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA. John received a B.A. from Fairfield University in 1991 and an M.P.A. from The George Washington University in 2005. John has also performed, as an actor and singer, for most of his life, rounding out his understanding of, and affinity for, arts organizations of all shapes and sizes.
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Brian Francoise, Deputy Director
Brian joined the MCA staff the summer of 2011. He brings with him a background in arts management, higher education (Goucher College, Loyola University Maryland) and community-based arts practice. Brian received his B.A. from James Madison University and an M.F.A. in Theatre Pedagogy from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1998. Brian has performed, directed, or taught at regional theatres such as Shakespeare Theatre Company, Arena Stage, CENTERSTAGE, Baltimore Theatre Project, and Playhouse on the Square (Memphis, TN). Brian's support of arts advocacy includes a belief that participation in the arts leads to an engaged citizenry, and therefore, a stronger democracy.
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Erin Harrison, Development & Program Coordinator
Erin began her work with MCA in March of 2010 and has been working on the Annual Fund appeal and performing various clerical and technical tasks around the office. Ms. Harrison graduated in 2009 from Washington College in Chestertown, MD with a B.A. in Art History. Her valuable experience as a Development Intern at the American Visionary Art Museum and a Curatorial Intern at the Kohl Gallery in Chestertown have made her a wonderful asset for the organization. E-mail Erin Harrison