Creative Direction

Madison is sought after for their multi-hyphenate skillset, collaborative nature, and knack for process efficiency. Mentor, Jared Grimes, affectionately refers to them as “the computer,” often bolstering his and others’ creative processes with an eye for detail, organization, and a gift for anticipating needs. Madison has worked as an artistic, administrative, and executive assistant in various capacities. 

Inquire about bringing Madison on board as an assistant, associate, consultant, creative collaborator, director:contact here!

    • Rehearsal Director Dance Lab NY (Directors: Ayodele Casel, Torya Beard, Josh Prince. Choreographers I assisted: Lisa LaTouche, Ryan Johnson, Dre Torres).

    • Associate Director for Short Films (Lonely World, Ghost)

    • Junior Editor for Mercer Street Publication 

    • Administrative/Executive Assistant to Dance Educator, Capoeirista, and Improvisation Artist Nuria Bowart

  • “Madison is truly such a brilliant collaborator with a profound understanding of space.” - MD Schaffer, Playwright

    “Madison Hilligoss is a born leader and earn the respect of every room because of their unmatched understanding of movement as storytelling. They are a brilliant collaborator, an innate dramaturg, and a kind soul.” - A. Seidel, Director of Machinal