Co-artistic director with Tim Sanford of The Tent Theater Company whose mission is to provide artistic support, advocacy, and service for Elder playwrights. The company works with more than fifty writers exploring and addressing the issues and challenges of creative aging for artists. Hayes served for thirteen years as producing artistic director at Southern Rep Theatre in New Orleans, having a great time working with playwrights such as Steve Yockey, Christina Quintana, Pat Bourgeois, Andrew Hinderaker, Lisa D'Amour, Joe and Andrew Doss, Zayd Dohrn, Pamela Davis-Noland, Jim Fitzmorris, Michael Aaron Santos, and John Biguenet. Favorite producing highlight is Taylor Mac's THE LILY'S REVENGE in partnership with more than seventy of New Orleans's gamest producers and artists. Hayes has served...
Co-artistic director with Tim Sanford of The Tent Theater Company whose mission is to provide artistic support, advocacy, and service for Elder playwrights. The company works with more than fifty writers exploring and addressing the issues and challenges of creative aging for artists. Hayes served for thirteen years as producing artistic director at Southern Rep Theatre in New Orleans, having a great time working with playwrights such as Steve Yockey, Christina Quintana, Pat Bourgeois, Andrew Hinderaker, Lisa D'Amour, Joe and Andrew Doss, Zayd Dohrn, Pamela Davis-Noland, Jim Fitzmorris, Michael Aaron Santos, and John Biguenet. Favorite producing highlight is Taylor Mac's THE LILY'S REVENGE in partnership with more than seventy of New Orleans's gamest producers and artists. Hayes has served on boards, panels, and has been recognized for her work as a director, producer, and actor. She is completing a Masters in Social Work to complement the Tent's service mission. www.thetenttheater.com