Amanda Francis
Wardrobe Crew at Saenger Theatre & Mahalia Jackson Theater - New Orleans- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Saenger Theatre & Mahalia Jackson Theater - New Orleans
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Wardrobe Crew
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Dec 2021 - Present
With IATSE 840, Touring Broadway productions of Moulin Rouge, Fiddler on the Roof, Tina- The Tina Turner Musical, Disney's The Lion King, Pretty Woman, Hamilton, Mean Girls, Anastasia, Disney's Frozen, & Cats the Musical. Responsibilities include reviewing of costumes prior to each performance, assisting with costumes load-in, strike, dressing performers as assigned, assist actors with dressing and quick changes, maintenance of show costumes including laundry and repair, perform pre-show setup and post-show clean up, perform emergency costume repairs as necessary, attend fittings and rehearsals as needed, ensure proper placement of costume pieces prior to show, and troubleshooting any problems in the moment to get the performers on stage safely. Show less
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Jefferson Parish Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Talented Theatre Teacher
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Aug 2015 - Present
Co-Direct large scale musical productions, serving as Production Manager for all department productions, create & develop curriculum for students in grades 6-12 in alignment with LDOE standards, interact with parents and administration regularly, discussing proposed projects and continuing to develop new cirriculum for our department, create production calendars, assist students in self- expression through artistic methods, as well as serving as Technology Coordinator for my entire school. Co-Direct large scale musical productions, serving as Production Manager for all department productions, create & develop curriculum for students in grades 6-12 in alignment with LDOE standards, interact with parents and administration regularly, discussing proposed projects and continuing to develop new cirriculum for our department, create production calendars, assist students in self- expression through artistic methods, as well as serving as Technology Coordinator for my entire school.
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Ampersand Productions
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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Artistic Director & Production Manager
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Sep 2010 - Present
Ampersand Productions, a local Theatre Production Company, works in and around New Orleans to bring Theatre to flexible performance spaces. Working closely with the Actor's Theatre of New Orleans, we have brought a variety of productions to our community, from original works to musicals to children's plays. Duties have included, but are not limited to researching and choosing plays to produce, directing plays and musicals, meeting with venues, creating production calendars, collaborating with different creative teams, and continuing community support through our producitons. Show less
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Troika Entertainment
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Assistant Stage Manager
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Mar 2022 - Mar 2022
Touring produciton of Cats The Musical while performing in Memphis, TN. Responsibilities included presetting props and set, checking in company members, collecting valuables, watching performances, watching special effects for safety, calling times for breaks and performances, and checking in with and reporting to the Production Stage Manager. Touring produciton of Cats The Musical while performing in Memphis, TN. Responsibilities included presetting props and set, checking in company members, collecting valuables, watching performances, watching special effects for safety, calling times for breaks and performances, and checking in with and reporting to the Production Stage Manager.
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Personal Tutor
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Jun 2010 - May 2014
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Kelly
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Feb 2011 - May 2013
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Education
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University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater -
Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies
Diploma