Michael Parent

Michael Parent is the Co-Secretary at Count Basie Center for the Arts. Prior to this position, Parent was the Education Program Assistant & Housing Supervisor at York Theatre Company, Education Intern at TADA! Youth Theater, and General Management and Finance Intern at Atlantic Theater Company. Parent's commitment to education and the arts is evident in their work history. As a Volunteer at Association To Benefit Child, Parent assisted with daily tasks such as health summary forms, attendance sheets, and script editing. In their previous position as Education Program Assistant at Count Basie Center for the Arts, Parent designed a showcase that highlighted the skills of the students who participated in the Musical Theatre Training Program Summer Intensive.Parent has a passion for the arts and is dedicated to ensuring that all students have access to quality arts education.

Michael Parent graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Theatre/Theatre Arts Management from Pace University. After working in the theatre industry for several years, they decided to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Rutgers Business School. Michael now works as a theatre manager and consultant.