Zach Kaufer is a theatrical strategist and rights-management specialist, as well as the founder of The Kaufer Group, a boutique consultancy dedicated to reshaping how new plays and musicals transition from development to long-term life. With a career rooted in dramaturgy, creative development, and licensing operations, Zach has cultivated a unique expertise at the intersection of artistic planning, commercial producing, and intellectual property strategy, particularly in the realm of independent theatrical development.
Before establishing The Kaufer Group, Zach gained extensive experience across various sectors of the theatre industry—including literary management, rights and licensing administration, new play development, and creative producer relations. Throughout this journey, he identified a significant structural gap: the misalignment between commercial producers aiming to shape a show’s trajectory and licensing houses focused on recoupment and distribution. This disconnect often dictates whether a show thrives post-production or fades from the marketplace.
To bridge this gap, Zach founded The Kaufer Group.
Through TKG, he collaborates with writers, independent producers, and theatres to create intentional development pathways, co-production networks, and post-commercial rollout plans that foster both creative and financial success. His work emphasizes creator ownership, strategic alignment among stakeholders, and a data-informed understanding of what theatres truly need when assessing new works.
Renowned for his relationship-driven approach and his ability to connect shows with mission-aligned producing partners, Zach combines a creative eye with a structural comprehension of the entire theatrical ecosystem. He has become a trusted advisor for teams navigating early development, rights strategy, or the intricate transition into licensing representation.
Through The Kaufer Group, he is defining a new, sustainable model for independent theatrical development—one where creators lead the process, and each production opportunity contributes to a show’s long-term potential.
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