Lydia Faith Johnson
Stage Manager at Great Point Studios- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Great Point Studios
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Stage Manager
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Feb 2023 - Present
• Oversaw operations of Lionsgate Stages at Great Point Studios: a three sound stage facility and production office complex • Conduct daily stage inspections and communicate stage needs with the facilities team • Create quotes for heavy equipment and daily rentals • Conduct research to assist in expanding company contacts • Write and distribute daily stage reports • Liaison between Raising Kanan production team and Great Point staff • Oversaw operations of Lionsgate Stages at Great Point Studios: a three sound stage facility and production office complex • Conduct daily stage inspections and communicate stage needs with the facilities team • Create quotes for heavy equipment and daily rentals • Conduct research to assist in expanding company contacts • Write and distribute daily stage reports • Liaison between Raising Kanan production team and Great Point staff
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Production Assistant
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Jan 2023 - Present
• Trained interns and helped familiarize them with routine of show • Assisted with any production needs alongside the other PAs• Set up dressing rooms, writers’ room, control room, and audience holding for tapings• Handled catered lunches and dinners in office and studio, meeting union deadline
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Transcriber
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Dec 2022 - Jan 2023
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Production Intern
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Jul 2022 - Nov 2022
• Worked with multiple departments daily, including research, field, talent, footage, and production• Responsible for time-sensitive runs, handling company money/p-cards, for various departments• Transcribed news clips, interviews, documentaries, and other content for research packets• Worked as production assistant on set for fast-paced field shoots, specifically working with upwards of 50 background talents• Set up dressing rooms, writers’ room, control room, and audience holding for tapings• Handled catered lunches and dinners in office and studio, meeting union deadline Show less
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Purchase College, SUNY
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Administrative Assistant at The Career Development Center
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Jan 2022 - Present
• Responsible for covering reception, answering questions about jobs and internships, taking messages, and creating counseling appointments • Handle communication with students, faculty and vendors • Create and track the Career Development yearly budgets • Assist the Career Development Center with planning the Grad School Fair and the Job Fair, the two largest events of the year • Conduct research to improve career and internship offerings and resources for students • Responsible for covering reception, answering questions about jobs and internships, taking messages, and creating counseling appointments • Handle communication with students, faculty and vendors • Create and track the Career Development yearly budgets • Assist the Career Development Center with planning the Grad School Fair and the Job Fair, the two largest events of the year • Conduct research to improve career and internship offerings and resources for students
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P.O.V. Festival
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Purchase, New York, United States
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Producer
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Nov 2021 - Nov 2022
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State of the Art Coffee
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Harrison, New York
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Barista
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Oct 2021 - Nov 2022
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Alchemation
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Assistant
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Mar 2021 - Sep 2021
• Responsible for day-to-day management of personal and professional calendars for Broadway Producers Kevin McCollum and Lucas McMahon • Coordinate scheduling and handled all communication with artist and investors • Facilitated zoom meetings, coordinated travel and ensured office Covid-19 safety protocols were followed • Responsible for day-to-day management of personal and professional calendars for Broadway Producers Kevin McCollum and Lucas McMahon • Coordinate scheduling and handled all communication with artist and investors • Facilitated zoom meetings, coordinated travel and ensured office Covid-19 safety protocols were followed
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International Festival of Arts & Ideas
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Transportation and Parking Manager
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May 2021 - Jul 2021
• Hired and oversaw staff of drivers and fleet of vans • Scheduled drives for artists and staff • Planned, executed, and oversaw parking for artists, patrons, and staff during events • Hired and oversaw staff of drivers and fleet of vans • Scheduled drives for artists and staff • Planned, executed, and oversaw parking for artists, patrons, and staff during events
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Tory Burch
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service Specialist
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Jun 2020 - Sep 2020
• Answered calls, emails and messages to assist customers • Placed orders, created returns and found solutions for all customer needs • Handled high call and email volume with efficiency • Answered calls, emails and messages to assist customers • Placed orders, created returns and found solutions for all customer needs • Handled high call and email volume with efficiency
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WaDe in Da WaTeR
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New York, New York, United States
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Production Stage Manager
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Mar 2020 - Mar 2020
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HERE Arts Center
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Stage Manager
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Feb 2020 - Feb 2020
Priestess of Twerk Priestess of Twerk
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59E59 Theaters / The Elysabeth Kleinhans Theatrical Foundation
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Stage Manager
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Jan 2020 - Feb 2020
The Commons The Commons
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NETworks Presentations
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Company Management PA
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Sep 2019 - Nov 2019
• Worked on the national tours of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "A Bronx Tale" • Researched and created city sheets • Crafted travel itineraries for the company and creative team • Assisted in planning the opening night party • Coordinated travel for the touring company and creative team • Assisted with petty cash reconciliation and settlements • Escorted and assisted VIPs • Researched and created city sheets • Coordinated housing and travel for the touring company and creative team Show less
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IRT THEATER INC
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United States
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Performing Arts
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Production Stage Manager
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Aug 2019 - Sep 2019
The Trade Federation The Trade Federation
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Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Technical Director / Facilities Assistant
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May 2017 - Aug 2019
• Assisted the TD on projects including build, load in/out, problem solving and last minute changes • Apprenticed with the lead carpenter on major renovations of the main theater spaces• Assisted with general upkeep of the buildings and grounds• Assisted the Production Manager in setting up and breaking down performance spaces• Worked as an electrician to assist with hang, cable and focus in 4 spaces
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Assistant Director
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Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
• Tracked and implemented work lists for rehearsals • Tracked sightlines and visuals throughout process• Aided the director and stage management teams wherever necessary
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Musical Theatre Factory
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Stage Manager
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May 2019 - May 2019
High 5 High 5
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The Hearth
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New York, New York, United States
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Production Stage Manager
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May 2019 - May 2019
Baby Cakes Baby Cakes
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Atlantic Pictures
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producing Intern
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
• Script coverage for film and television • Transported hard drives, scripts and other necessary materials • Assisted on set for shoots • Handled phone and email communication • Script coverage for film and television • Transported hard drives, scripts and other necessary materials • Assisted on set for shoots • Handled phone and email communication
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Starbucks
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Shift Supervisor / Barista
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Aug 2013 - May 2019
• Placed orders and anticipated the supply needs for the upcoming days • Deployed partners to help run a smooth shift and enhance customer experience • Resolved difficult situations between customers, partners and outsourced maintenance workers • Placed orders and anticipated the supply needs for the upcoming days • Deployed partners to help run a smooth shift and enhance customer experience • Resolved difficult situations between customers, partners and outsourced maintenance workers
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The Medicine
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New York, New York, United States
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Assistant Stage Manager
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Sep 2018 - Dec 2018
Roller Dynasty Roller Dynasty
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Christine Kelly, CPA
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New Jersey, United States
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Administrative Assistant
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2013 - 2013
• Updated and inputted client information and paperwork • Filed important client information • Tracked office expenditures and budget • Assisted in organizing and creating reports • Updated and inputted client information and paperwork • Filed important client information • Tracked office expenditures and budget • Assisted in organizing and creating reports
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The Dreamer’s Performing Arts Camp
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New Jersey, United States
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Co-Founder and Artistic Director
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2003 - 2008
As Co-Founder and Artistic Director of this theater camp for young women, I was responsible for: marketing and public relations, curating a variety show that challenged and enlightened the young minds involved, acquiring performance and rehearsal space and materials, building and designing sets, costumes and props, hiring staff, creating and balancing a budget, choreographing dance numbers, writing transition scenes, handling registration paperwork and fees, and stage managing the performances. However, my most important responsibility was helping the campers to have fun while discovering the power performing has to enhance your confidence, attitude and life. Show less
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Education
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Purchase College, SUNY
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management -
National Theater Institute
Advanced Directing -
National Theater Institute
NTI -
Raritan Valley Community College
Associates of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences