Kriegsmann Enterprises LLC dba ArKtype was established in 2006 under the direction of  producer Thomas O. Kriegsmann to support emerging international artists in the strategic development, production and touring of new work. ArKtype’s work has grown to encompass renowned artists from seven different countries, multiple genres and commercial and non-profit support structures resulting in new work for a variety of spaces.

Realizing the infrastructural demands of the artist in an environment of limited funding and financial support for creative endeavors, ArKtype aims to balance infrastructural support with creative growth, allowing the artist a long-term relationship with a producorial entity based in establishing the artist’s continued presence in the international arts presenters community. 

Thomas O. Kriegsmann is a producer and curator who founded ArKtype in 2006 toward the long-term development, production and touring of new internationally based performance work as well as curatorial endeavors. His past work in the U.S. includes projects with BAM (Next Wave Festival), Performance Space 122 (Fresh Terrain Festival of Performance Theater, Austin, TX), Hartford Stage Company (Brand:New Festival of New Works), Actors Theater of Louisville, New York Theater Workshop, Mark Taper Forum, Apollo Theater, The Culture Project and Lincoln Center. His acclaimed work as producer has been seen across Europe, East Asia, North and South America and Australia. Mr. Kriegsmann proudly began his work in the production and development of emerging ensembles, including The Flying Machine, Universes, The Civilians, International WOW Company and Keen Company. He is currently represented off-Broadway and on several tours in the US and Europe, as well as programming the premiere Spiegeltent season at South Street Seaport, Manhattan and across the US.