The Atlanta Opera
Film Projects Manager
April 2021 - October 2021
- Established and integrated administrative functions for The Atlanta Opera Film Studio
- Facilitated production management for: 4 feature films, 3 podcast series, and an orchestral studio album recording
- Prepared and managed annual budgets and forecasting documentation
- Built and maintained all department schedules
The Atlanta Opera
Production Stage Manager
September 2020 - November 2020
- Organized rehearsal and performance operations for two mainstage productions in a non-traditional outdoor setting
- Created show overview and daily schedules for two mainstage productions and a concert series, including filming logistics
- Expedited communication between designers, performance artists, staging staff and all production departments
- Prepared rehearsal space in accordance with social distancing requirements outlined by company COVID-19 policy
- Called performance technical cues for lighting, audio and video systems
Florida Grand Opera
Director of Production & Technical Director
July 2018 - April 2021
- Collaborated with designers and artistic teams to create and develop technically complex theatrical productions
- Assembled, solicited, and executed bid packages for procurement of show systems including audio, video, costumes & scenery
- Produced and maintained all technical drawings including show installation plans and construction details
- Participated in season planning initiatives including budget preparation and fiscal management
- Negotiated labor, venue, and vendor agreements including participation in IATSE CBA negotiations
- Developed and enacted operating and safety procedures including COVID-19 policies
- Supervised production facilities including rehearsal studios, warehouse operations, and union and non-union shops
- Coordinated all freight and shipping logistics for rental and purchased productions
Cincinnati Opera
Production Stage Manager
May 2016 - July 2018
- Managed performance operations with company sizes regularly exceeding 150 cast, crew, and orchestra members
- Provided care and support to a variety of local and international performance artists
- Facilitated communication between visiting artistic teams and all production departments ensuring high levels of artistic integrity and production efficiency
- Evaluated stage plots and technical drawings ensuring all plans accurately reflected show effectiveness
- Instituted backstage performance policies and procedures to ensure company safety and maintain show effectiveness
- Mentored early career stage managers through a robust professional internship and training program
- Enforced union guidelines for AGMA, IATSE and AFM members
Florida Grand Opera
Production Stage Manager
December 2012 - July 2018
- Generated and maintained production schedules including technical rehearsals and repertory scheduling
- Analyzed and revised stage plots and technical drawings to ensure all design elements and construction methods integrated seamlessly with the artistic operation of the shows
- Communicated ongoing and updated needs of individual productions through issuance of daily rehearsal notes
- Organized and led design and production meetings between outside creative teams and production staff ensuring adherence to planning and progress timelines
- Called technical cues for lighting, video, audio, scenic automation, pyrotechnics and costume changes
- Hired and supervised a team of up to 6 stage managers and production interns
Opera Philadelphia
Stage Manager
August 2017 - September 2017
- Oversaw a complex rehearsal process while communicating daily needs to the production and technical departments
- Coordinated backstage operations to align with the artistic vision while maintaining show efficiency
- Directed crew members in proper use of performer safety equipment and monitored performer welfare
- Called cues relating to audio, lighting and deck requirements