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Stephanie Balmforth is a seasoned production manager with 10+ years of experience in the theatre industry, holding roles at Sheffield Theatres, Royal Caribbean International, and Those Magic Beans Limited. She has expertise in stage management, sound and lighting, and public speaking. With a degree in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft from the University of Hull, Stephanie has honed her skills in production management, team leadership, and technical expertise.

Experience

  • Sheffield Theatres
    • Sheffield, United Kingdom
    • Production Manager
      • May 2018 - Present
      • Sheffield, United Kingdom

    • United States
    • Leisure, Travel & Tourism
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Production Stage Manager
      • May 2016 - May 2018

      Venue manage a new and innovative theatre for Royal Caribbean.Shows: We Will Rock You- West End Production in the Royal Theatre alongside The Gift in Royal Theatre. Spectra's Cabaret in current Two70 venue and Starwater in first venue of this kind. Two70 utilizes stage movement, flying and robots in a technically advanced space.Skills include but are not limited to:Calling automation, FOY and Robotics during live performanceExtensive work with ABB RobotsWorking on the book for West End showScheduling and planning staff and events in the venueManaging technical teamMaintaining venue- leading all maintenance and technical work necessaryPreparing work orders, purchase orders and general budgeting for venueRunning and calling rehearsals as well as shows Working with shoreside to get vendors, visitors and equipment on board where necessary

    • Stage Technician
      • Nov 2013 - Apr 2016

      Head Stage Staff.Worked on: We Will Rock You (Anthem, Royal Theatre)The Gift (Anthem, Royal Theatre)Spectra's Cabaret (Anthem, Two70)Stage to Screen (Serenade, Tropical Theatre)Vibeology (Serenade, Tropical Theatre)Ran the stage for shows above.Supervised and scheduled a team to co-ordinate with entertainment programme.Completed maintenance on the venues on board, working with SPMs, technicians and riggers on board.Ran rig tracks during shows, learning FOY elements in shows.

    • Company Stage Manager (on the book)
      • Dec 2017 - Jan 2018
      • York Barbican

      Call the show on the book alongside running LX and AV during the performance. Created the prompt script during rehearsal as well as a all admin in terms of rehearsal scheduling and calling, show and rehearsal reports, prop list and sourcing as well as managing the Stage Management team and working closely with the Director to ensure a fun and safe environment for both cast and crew.

    • Assistant Stage Manager
      • Mar 2011 - Apr 2011

    • Customer Services Advisor
      • Oct 2008 - Sep 2010

Education

  • 2010 - 2013
    The University of Hull
    Bachelor's degree, Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
  • Mirfield Free Grammar School and Sixth Form

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