Nathan Rodriguez
Stage Manager
| Phone: | (312) 555-0147 |
| Address: | Chicago, IL |
| Website: | https://linkedin.com/in/nathanrodriguezSM |
| Email: | nathan.rodriguez@email.com |
- Experienced Stage Manager with 8+ years managing productions ranging from intimate black box shows to 1,200-seat regional theater venues
- Specializes in musical theater and new work development with expertise in complex technical elements and large ensemble coordination
- Proven track record of maintaining seamless communication between creative teams while ensuring performer safety and production integrity
Work Experience
Goodman Theatre, Chicago, IL
Stage Manager
September - December 2023
- Coordinated 18-member cast and 25-person crew through 8-week rehearsal process and 64-performance run in 856-seat venue
- Managed intricate fairy tale transformations including 47 automated scenic elements and 156 lighting cues with 99.8% accuracy
- Collaborated with fight director and intimacy coordinator to ensure performer safety during complex staging sequences
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago, IL
Stage Manager
May - August 2023
- Supervised outdoor production with weather contingency protocols, successfully managing 12 weather-related schedule adjustments
- Coordinated aerial choreography sequences with specialized rigging team, maintaining zero safety incidents across 48 performances
- Maintained detailed prompt book with 203 technical cues while managing live sound effects and pyrotechnic elements
"Hamilton" National Tour - Various Venues
Production Stage Manager
January 2022 - March 2023
- Managed load-ins and load-outs across 23 cities, coordinating with local crews and venue management for seamless transitions
- Supervised company of 47 performers and 32 crew members, maintaining consistent show quality across diverse venue types
- Adapted blocking and technical elements for venues ranging from 1,800 to 4,200 seats while preserving artistic integrity
Writers' Theatre, Glencoe, IL
Stage Manager
September - November 2021
- Managed intimate 99-seat thrust configuration with audience integration elements and complex blood effects
- Coordinated with props master to maintain 23 specialized razor props and ensure performer safety during violent scenes
- Executed precise cueing for 89 lighting transitions and 67 sound cues in challenging acoustic environment
Steppenwolf Theatre, Chicago, IL
Assistant Stage Manager
February - June 2021
- Assisted with repertory scheduling for two 3.5-hour productions running in rotating schedule over 16-week period
- Managed quick changes and backstage traffic flow for 12-person ensemble playing 32 characters
- Maintained detailed rehearsal reports and coordinated with design teams for ongoing technical adjustments
Timeline Theatre, Chicago, IL
Stage Manager
October - December 2020
- Implemented COVID-19 safety protocols while maintaining artistic vision for socially-distanced production
- Coordinated with intimacy director to stage family dynamics within health guidelines
- Managed reduced rehearsal schedule and streamlined technical process due to pandemic restrictions
Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago, IL
Assistant Stage Manager
March - August 2019
- Assisted with backstage coordination for 24-person ensemble and elaborate costume changes
- Managed puppet and mask storage systems, ensuring proper maintenance of specialized performance elements
- Coordinated with wardrobe department for 127 costume pieces across 8 performances per week
A Red Orchid Theatre, Chicago, IL
Stage Manager
January - March 2019
- Managed intimate 5-person cast in 65-seat black box space with minimal technical elements
- Facilitated actor-driven rehearsal process emphasizing improvisation and character development
- Maintained detailed blocking notation for fluid, movement-based staging approach
Education
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Production
2018
Concentration: Stage Management
Relevant Coursework: Technical Theatre, Script Analysis, Production Management, Theatre History, Arts Administration
Stage Managed 12 main stage productions and 18 student-directed works
Relevant Coursework: Technical Theatre, Script Analysis, Production Management, Theatre History, Arts Administration
Stage Managed 12 main stage productions and 18 student-directed works
Technical Skills
Software & Systems
- QLab (Advanced), Rehearsal Pro, ProductionPro, StageWrite
- Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Slack
- When2Work, Doodle polls, conflict calendar management
- Digital and traditional prompt book notation systems
Core Competencies
- Crisis management and problem-solving under pressure
- Clear communication across all production departments
- Conflict resolution and team leadership
- Union regulations knowledge (AEA, IATSE)
- Budget tracking and resource management
- Safety protocols and risk assessment
Specialized Skills
- Fight choreography coordination and safety
- Aerial and rigging safety protocols
- Pyrotechnics and special effects management
- Tour logistics and venue adaptation
- New work development and script changes
- Bilingual communication (English/Spanish)
Awards & Recognition
Jeff Award for Outstanding Stage Management
Goodman Theatre, Chicago, IL
2023
"Into the Woods" (2023)
USITT Stage Management Mentor Award
USITT
2022
Recognized for training and developing 8 emerging stage managers
Excellence in Production Award
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
2023
"The Tempest" (2023)
Dean's List
Northwestern University
2015-2018
6 semesters (2015-2018) - While stage managing 3-4 productions per semester
Outstanding Student Stage Manager
Northwestern Theatre Department
2018
Professional Development
IATSE Local 2 Safety Certification
2023
Stage Management Intensive
Williamstown Theatre Festival
Summer 2022
Advanced Rigging Workshop
USITT Conference
2021
Intimacy Coordination Workshop
Theatrical Intimacy Education
2020
CPR/First Aid Certified
2025
Current through 2025