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