Joel Krause
About Joel Krause
Joel Krause is a Senior Manager of Training Development at Primary.Health, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in production management across various theater companies, including the Guthrie Theater and Roundabout Theatre Company.
Work at Primary Bio
Joel Krause has been serving as the Senior Manager of Training Development at Primary.Health since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of training programs aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of employees. His tenure at Primary.Health has contributed to the organization's focus on improving operational efficiency and employee performance.
Previous Experience in Theater Production
Prior to his current role, Joel Krause held various positions in theater production. He worked as the Production Manager (Interim) at the Atlantic Theater Company for two months in 2014. He also served as Production Manager at the Guthrie Theater from 2019 to 2020 and again as Interim Production Manager in 2021. His experience includes roles at the Roundabout Theatre Company and Arena Stage, where he was the Director of Production for five years.
Educational Background
Joel Krause has a strong educational background in the arts. He earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Production Technology & Management from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. Earlier, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts at the University of North Dakota from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, he holds an Associate of Science in Biological Sciences from Ridgewater College, completed from 2001 to 2003.
Career Development in Production Management
Throughout his career, Joel Krause has developed extensive experience in production management. He worked at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University as Production Manager for the Department of Drama from 2010 to 2014. His earlier roles include Associate Production Manager for productions at Roundabout Theatre Company and Production Manager at the Williamstown Theatre Festival.
Early Career Experience
Joel Krause began his career in customer service as a Guest Services Team Lead at Target Corporation from 2000 to 2003. He transitioned into the arts as a Production Assistant at the Clinton Global Initiative in 2006. His early involvement in the theater industry included positions at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, where he served as both Production Manager and Associate Production Manager.