I am an Artist Advocate and Creative Producer who brings projects to life across theatre, music, dance, opera, community engagement, and social justice projects. I offer Artist Advocacy, Creative Producing, Project Management, and Care & Safety Consulting services driven by a values based framework. At the core of my work is the desire to serve as a connector - achieved through recognizing care, safety, and curiosity as the key components in any successful endeavor.

I’ve been a member of CIPA (The Creative Independent Producer Alliance), a group of over 400 Independent Creative Producers worldwide since its inception in 2020 and from 2023-2024 served as the first Operations Leader aiding in the oversight and strategic planning of CIPA’s continued growth as a hub for Community, Mentorship, and Advocacy for Independent Creative Producers.

In addition to CDS Creative Productions, I serve as the Producer for the Bearded Ladies Cabaret; and Co-Director, Artistic Operations at DNAWORKS.

Projects I’ve supported include: Be Holding (World Premiere; Tyshawn Sorey, Brooke O’Harra, and Yarn/Wire), Nichos (World Premiere & Winner of Barrymore Award for Outstanding Social Justice; Tanaquil Marquez, Ximena Violante, and Calo Rosa), Convalescence (World Premiere; Pepón Osorio and Robert Blackson), The Garden (Nichole Canuso Dance Company), Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha: A Musical Reimagining (US Premiere; Volcano Theatre), Adoration (Grammy Nominated, World Premiere; Beth Morrison Projects, 2024) Trade/Mary Motorhead (Grammy Nominated, World Premiere; Beth Morrison Projects, 2023) and various projects with The Bearded Ladies Cabaret.

The things worth making are those things that are shared, so endless love and gratitude to my husband Robert for sharing in my life’s work!

PUBLICATIONS

Carlos is truly exceptional at what he does. His depth of knowledge as a performance producer is immediately apparent, and the passion in his voice when he speaks about the work is nothing short of inspiring. It's clear that he is a tremendous asset to artists—not just because of his skill and experience, but because of his unwavering commitment to the creation of art itself. Carlos's genuine advocacy for artists is deeply moving, and I feel incredibly grateful to have heard him speak to it. Thank you to Carlos for all he does!

- Amanda Cordner, Co-Founder of Madonnanera Performance

TESTIMONIALS

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