résumé
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Theatre SilCo (formerly The Lake Dillon Theatre Company)
Properties Supervisor
Silverthorne, CO
Oversaw all props needs for 5 shows in 3 intimate venues over 3 months, including 2 musicals in repertory. Supervised a Properties Apprentice who assisted with the build and run of shows.
The Hangar Theatre
Properties Intern
Ithaca, NY
Constructed props and scenery for 12 productions on 2 outdoor stages in 3 months. Worked as a carpenter, welder, painter, and craftsperson with an eye for detail.
The New Harmony Project New Play Conference
Served as the Stage Manager for Where We Stand, written by Donnetta Lavinia Grays and directed by Tamilla Woodard. Communicated daily with the conference directors during 2 weeks of script development and 2 public readings.
Stage Management Intern
New Harmony, IN
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
MFA candidate in Stage Properties, expected graduation May 2024
Winston Salem, NC
Assistant Prop Shop Manager
Oversaw daily operations of the prop shop with 30-35 artisans and 6-8 shop staff members for 3 semesters. Managed scheduling for 5-7 productions per semester, and was a liaison between students and faculty.
Properties Director
Supervised 20 artisans and over 170 props under a $2500 budget for Lucy Prebble’s Enron in a black box theater. Specialty props included a working TV, a treadmill, a lit computer screen, and a snow cradle for shredded paper.
Installation Co-Creator
Conceptualized an original installation exhibited in a 32,500 square-foot field for 3 weeks under a $2000 budget. Coordinated 3 events to be held in the installation space during the run of the exhibit.
Assistant Properties Director
Facilitated props construction for a devised play with large set dressing tableaus under a $2000 budget. Tracked projects in process, items pulled from storage, and purchases to fulfill the needs of the scenic design.
Properties Artisan
Painted props for multiple productions, including an 11’x19’ rug, furniture, a 6’ tall banner, clock hands, and lockers. Additional craftwork includes three 6’ standing candelabras, 2 large piñatas, and durable foam windows for dance.
Properties Run Crew
Handled weapons, blood, barber chair installation, food, and breakaway props for a production of Sweeney Todd. Ensured safety and consistent usage of props and aided in supervision of 5 additional run crew members.
University of Evansville
B.S. in Stage Management, summa cum laude
Evansville, IN
Props Stock Supervisor
Crafted and executed a policy for distributing props to remotely located actors for a Zoom production season of 8 shows.
Properties Designer
Researched, sourced, and built props for 2 productions in collaboration with directors and scenic designers.
Stage Manager
Ran rehearsals for and called productions of The Three Musketeers with 20 cast members and 13 fight sequences. Facilitated communication and coordination between all production departments, and led two Assistant Stage Managers.
Assistant Stage Manager
Prepared for, documented, and ran rehearsals and performances for multiple productions. Extensively tracked props and actors to accurately manage all props, consumables, and weapons during shows.
Assistant Costume Designer
Managed the budget and kept track of all pieces for 105 different looks for 20 actors for a production of Violet. Rented costume pieces, led fittings, and liaised with Head of Wardrobe to ensure the success of 27 quick changes.
Costume Craftsperson
Gave life to costumes by dyeing, distressing, & painting fabric, cleaning & repairing shoes, and leather-working.
SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES
Painting & texturing
Foam carving & sculpting
Machine & hand stitching
Dyeing & distressing
Carpentry & furniture making
MIG welding
Molding & casting
Vacuuforming
Shopping & sourcing
Glowforge
Vectorworks
Photoshop
Microsoft Office Suite
Valid driver’s license
References Available Upon Request