João Branco Chaves

Co-Student Assistant to the Head of the Theatre Management & Producing Concentration

About João

João Branco Chaves (he/him) is a Portuguese theatre manager and producer based in New York City and a second-year MFA candidate in Theatre Management & Producing at Columbia University. He holds a B.A. in Business, Organizations & Management and Theatre Arts from Gettysburg College. João has worked with organizations including 321 Theatrical Management, The Glimmerglass Festival, Theatre Aspen, and Totem Pole Playhouse, with experience across company management, general management, and operations. With a global perspective shaped by living across multiple countries and three continents, he is passionate about building collaborative environments. João is deeply thankful for the love and encouragement of his family and friends, especially Vera, José, and Nuno.

The Job

João and Amara schedule meetings, plan events, and assist Steven, the head of the TMP Concentration. They also supports the faculty of the 1st year core course for all TMPs.