THEATRE
RESUME
Big Apple Circus
Performance Director
BAC 40th Anniversary Tour, BAC 41, Circus in the Round
*Create production schedule.
*Organize all PR.
*Oversee artistic integrity of show on a day to day basis.
*Act as point person for any mid-show emergencies.
*Oversee execution of any show related sponsorship requirements.
*Make any changes as needed to the show. Communicate plan to cast and crew.
*Oversee wardrobe, props, PR and general artistic departments and budgets.
*Organize movement of performers from city to city.
*Write rehearsal and performance reports.
*Act as a point person for communication between company and performers.
*Act as Assistant Safety Supervisor in compliance with New York State Industrial Code Rule 41.
*Assist in setup of trapeze net.
*Liaise with Director of Community Programs to put on Autism and Circus of the Senses shows.
On Site Opera
Production Stage Manager/Production Manager
Marcos Portugal's The Marriage of Figaro
*Organized and ran rehearsals.
*Oversaw running of show.
*Developed scene shift plans for complicated moves.
*Liaised with front of house to ensure smooth show run.
*Mediated performer and crew issues.
*Developed production schedule.
*Ran production meetings.
*Organized and ran load in and load out.
*Wrote all rehearsal and performance reports.
*Maintained prompt book with show blocking.
*Oversaw budget for production.
*Measured and drafted floor plans for venue.
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Mills Entertainment
Stage Manager/Lighting Director
Clifford The Big Red Dog Live!; Dinosaur Train Live! Buddy's Big Adventure
*Liaised between FOH and backstage to prepare for performances.
*Called every show and ran the light board for each performance.
*Responsible for all lighting aspects of the performance.
*Ran lighting focus for every performance.
*Advanced all lighting for performance with each venue.
*Mediated performer disputes, both work related and personal.
*Wrote performance reports and attended to any other necessary stage management paperwork.
*Drove a van and 26'​ box truck around North America.
*Proficient with ETC Ion.
Computer Programs & Apps: Qlab, Dropbox, KeepTruckin
Additional Training: DOT Certified, Penske DOT/CMV Safety Training
Speakeasy Dollhouse
Production Stage Manager
Ziegfeld's Midnight Frolic
*Organized all scheduling for cast of 37 and band of 4.
*Oversaw put in rehearsals for all subs and new hires.
*Called the show.
*Assisted in resetting the theater each weekend to prepare for show.
*Intermediated personal and professional disputes among performers.
*Created performance and production report templates and used for show.
*Created show bible.
*Ordered supplies and equipment, bought consumable props weekly.
*Attended to any other necessary stage management paperwork.
*Oversaw lyra, silks and other aerial performers safety and wellbeing.
*Made sure puppeteers had everything they needed to perform and keep puppets well maintained.
Computer Programs: Dropbox, Doodle
New York City Center
Associate Production Manager
*Process payroll.
*Oversee adherence to IATSE and AEA contract requirements.
*Schedule Teamsters and organize permits.
*Complete purchase orders and oversee petty cash.
*Supervise live performances.
*Liase between FOH and backstage during performances.
*Coordinate piano tuning.
*Hire and supervise all wardrobe and props staff.
*Conduct production meetings and work with outside companies to insure their performance is successfully executed.
*Create and distribute production reports.
*Function as fire guard for performances.
Computer Programs: FileMaker Pro
Additional Training: NYC Fire Guard (F03 Certificate of Fitness - Indoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel)
Feld Entertainment
Associate Production Manager
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus present Built to Amaze!
*Oversaw the running of the floor and backstage area for a 100+ cast and crew production.
*Alternated with Production Manager watching the show from the seats and writing performance reports.
*Sub Production Manager for Gold Unit.
*Coordinated animal walk escorts and training.
*Coordinated and oversaw the all-access preshow.
*Responsible for mediation of work related disputes among performers.
*Supervisor of the Event Coordinator, overseeing PR for the unit.
*Supervised the planning and execution of public relations activities such as animal brunches, television and radio interviews, VIP events and more.
*Responsible for assisting with risk control compliance.
*Assisted in the implementation of performance contingency plans for stage equipment, props and performers.
Computer Programs: Concur
Holland America Line
Production Stage Manager/Entertainment Technical Manager
*Generated all necessary paperwork for the entertainment technical department onboard including payroll, purchase orders, email correspondence, employee evaluations, and voyage (performance) reports.
*Managed all performances. Called rigging cues for production shows and assorted technical cues for multiple magicians.
*Conducted safety audits and trainings for all cast and technicians to remain OSHA and SOLAS compliant.
*Designed cast chat preshow DVDs.
*Pioneered efforts to create a fleet-wide stage management manual. Wrote the initial draft.
*Assisted corporate safety management to create the theatrical rigging safety checklist for the fleet.
*Operated VisualStage automation software, GrandMA and ETC lighting consoles.
*Trained new stage managers and entertainment technical managers.
Computer Programs: AMOS, IssueTrax, Fidelio, AffairWhere
Additional Training Courses: Environmental Management, Waste Management, Marine Fire Fighting, Understanding Disabilities, Crowd Management, Cultural Awareness, Fall Protection, Honor-T Rope Rigging, Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures
EDUCATION
University of Sheffield
University of Greenwich
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Degree Awarded January 2011
Ph.D., Drama
Creating Safer "Unsafe" Spaces: Improving Risk Assessments for Audiences in Immersive and Participatory Theatre
London, United Kingdom
In Progress
M.A. Thesis Performance
M.A., Theatre & Performance Studies
Galloway, New Jersey
Degree Awarded May 2005