Production

And Then There Were None — Director

It has been a dream to direct Agatha Christie on the stage, and I finally got the opportunity. I worked with an incredible assistant director and designer, and I was very happy with the work my cast put into this.

I was impressed with myself, if I can toot my own horn, particularly with marketing and organization. My actors were prepared and we were one of the most (if not the most) successful straight plays in the area.

It was an amazing experience I look forward to having again.

The Music Man — Production Stage Manager, Costumes, Props

This was…a journey. A productive, enlightening, and rewarding journey.

When we had issues with staffing in terms of a production team, I found myself wearing a ton of hats. I appreciate the cast who were very patient with me at this time.

The Play That Goes Wrong — Director’s Assistant, Fight Choreographer, ‘Technician’

This was something new and something chaotic.

There wasn’t necessarily an assistant director, but the director needed someone to assist him when he left his brain at home. That’s where I came in.

As well, I had a fun time utilizing my clowning experience to teach the actresses how to fight in the last act of the show.

Passion Bearer — Playwright, Assistant Director

This was one of the most special projects I’ve worked on. It’s a piece I wrote.

This is a full-length play about the last Empress of Russia, and I tried to be as involved as possible. This script has been in the process of being finalized for years. Finally, I was able to see it performed and get good critique.

The Producers — Assistant Director, Props, ‘Shirley Markowitz’

See that angry lady in the red flannel? That’s me!

I was initially brought on simply as an assistant and props, but was also given the tremendously rough opportunity to be on stage as well. This was actually a great experience! Everyone worked real hard, and I felt like I was in control. The show was a success.

Mary Stuart — Dramaturg

Bonus pic of one of our actors in rehearsal. I just loved the lighting.

This was such fun! As the dramaturg, I researched everything I possibly could beforehand and throughout the process to help make an amazing performance. This is one of my proudest works.

A Christmas Carol — Stage Manager, ‘Plump Sister’

Rexburg Community Theatre. December 2013. Stage manager, Plump Sister.

Yep, another acting gig on top of production. Luckily, she had one line and mostly just giggled.

What I enjoyed about stage managing was the organization of it all. I love being organized; it’s what I love to do (on top of research). And being the most organized person in the room made me feel powerful, as well as keep the production flowing.