Experience

Oakton College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Stage Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Present



"Anthem" the musical

• Lyricist/Composer

  • Jan 2011 - Present



Bahá'í World Centre

• Theatrical Consultant

  • May 2008 - Dec 2010

  Stage managed special event with over 80 international performers, overseeing scheduling and rehearsal of all cast and crew, creating property trackers as well as a mic plot by which 6 lavalieres were successfully used by 38 performers. Stage managed four "Youth Presents" productions, each with 40+ performers in 18-25 theatrical and musical acts. Co-wrote scripts and performed as a founding member of an eight person troupe dedicated to presenting uplifting and interactive productions for families. Taught introductory drama and gave private vocal lessons to youth ages 11-15.



American Girl (Los Angeles)

• Asst. Stage Manager

  • 2005 - 2008

  Called over 600 musical theatre performances, overseeing all performance and technical aspects of each production. Scheduled, organized, and ran rehearsal for 70+ adult and child performers. Created and distributed needed paperwork including: prompt books, property trackers and archiving sheets, blocking books, running sheets, templates for continual archiving, rehearsal schedules and informational letters for cast and staff. Produced work schedules for all adult performers and technical staff. Served as primary communicator between adult performers and upper management. Organized and executed touring performances of Bitty Bear's Matinee in diverse venues. Implemented critical administrative and artistic processes involved in both launching and closing the theatre.



Desert Stages Theatre

• New Works Director, Educator

  • 2004 - 2005

  Co-created and directed "Fable Company," which had an unprecedented nine-month run and was named "Best Production for Children" by the Scottsdale Tribune. Designed and built puppets and masks, designed logo, collaborated with Public Relations, researched, purchased, tracked, and created storage for over one hundred props and costumes, and organized cast communications and production budget for "Fable Company." Taught a musical theatre course to children ages 5-12, adapting and directing the "Wizard of Oz" to suit cast and venue requirements while overseeing parent-theatre communication as well as prop and costume procurement.



Apple Tree Theatre

• Site Director, Educator

  • 2004 - 2004

  Designed program curriculum and taught drama classes. Directed the musical for end-of-camp presentation. Built strong relationships with parents, staff and participants through effective and entertaining communication, which included the publication of a weekly newsletter. Worked closely with the Apple Tree staff and that of Highland Park Parks and Recreation scheduling training, field trips, performances, etc. Designed program curriculum and taught drama classes. Directed the musical for end-of-camp presentation. Built strong relationships with parents, staff and participants through effective and entertaining communication, which included the publication of a weekly newsletter. Worked closely with the Apple Tree staff and that of Highland Park Parks and Recreation scheduling training, field trips, performances, etc.



MBL & CO., INC

• Stage Manager, Educator, Writer (Summers)

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2003