Stage Manager Personal Statement

Before I even entered high school, I obtained a love of theater and the performing arts. I have been singing and acting since I was nine, as well as on and off dancing since three. Taking classes at a local theater really introduced me to this interest of mine. When I entered high school, an injury kept me from doing shows. But now I graduate with nine high school shows under my belt, as well as being in multiple community theater productions. Being a part of these shows made me feel a strong sense of belonging, and whether I was an ensemble or lead

Many years and musicals later, as a junior heavily involved with the musical program, my director came to me with an exciting proposition. She’d heard of a program that was being utilized all throughout the world: the International Thespian Society. As the class representative of the musical, she proposed to me that we look into the possibility of our school creating an official chapter of the organization.This program, which would allow students to win awards for hours put into the theatre arts, push themselves to obtain higher rankings on the thespian scale, travel to theatre competitions, and meet students just like themselves at sponsored conventions, was the perfect way for myself and many other students at my school to pursue their love for theatre year round. Being part of this prestigious program would help the musical program to expand by grabbing the attention of students schoolwide with the countless opportunities it offers. The strength of the International Thespian Society would provide a strong base of support for the future of our school’s musical program in a society that continues to cut funding to arts programs of schools

Over the past six years, I have been a very active member in the theatre community. I have performed in 22 productions, 8 of which were in my high school career. I became a member of the Alamance Children’s Theatre board in 2011. Ever since, I have helped volunteer to paint sets, promote productions, make playbills, and even act in the shows themselves. At Studio 1, they have days each month to go out and clean the costume rooms, declutter, move furniture, and make Studio 1 into a better theatre. I volunteer my Saturdays to go clean and reorganize

Throughout my high school career, I have come to be heavily involved in activities within my high school. I was inducted into National Honor Society in the school year of 2015-2016. I came to be involved in the Drama Club for all four years of my high school career, along with being in Student Council all four years as well. In Student Council, I held the position of treasurer my senior year, and was on the executive board. The music department also has been one of the biggest programs I have come to be involved in within my high school career. I have played alto saxophone in concert band all four years of high school, and played alto saxophone my senior year in jazz band. Along with being in both concert band and jazz band, I was also part

From freshman to senior year, I spend thousands of hours perfecting my craft and in return made longtime friends. As captain of the color guard my junior and senior year, I was able to guide others, give them confidence, and teach them a new skill set. As captain, I enjoyed helping those less experienced than I and ensured they had a positive environment. Additionally, my marching band and I faithfully attended nearby parades to liven spirits and to represent our area. The biggest events were football games, where the marching band and I entertained the crowd during halftime, promoting our high school and helping others enjoy the

The Deputy stage manager should also have excellent communication skills, this should be in both writing and verbally. They will need to make sure that they are communicating with with all the crew and cast members the relevant information to ensure a smooth running show.

In high school, I was a part of the drama club; however I was working with the stage crew instead of the

I am interviewing for Stage Manager for the 2016-2017 season because I can’t imagine myself spending my senior year any other way, with any other people. I love the feeling of belonging that Whitman Drama brings, and I’m excited want to to expand my technical abilities. Walking into the auditorium and knowing exactly what I need to do and having constant tasks is an extremely satisfying thing. Even though logistics aren’t something I particularly like outside of theatre, when they are tied to a production I really enjoy them, which helps me stay focused on them and complete my day to day tasks. There is an sense of accomplishment that comes from completing these kinds of tasks, because the work

I was a Playing for Others teen from 2012-2014. I served on the Concert Committee in my first year and on the Teen Executive Committee in my second year. I was in Dance Experience both years and received a chance to play a role of being a part of the “cool kid crew” in the Musical Theatre show “13!” As a PFO teen, I learned how to make a significant difference in my life, how to accept myself for who I am, and discovered my passion for Dance.

I want to further my education because I have a passion for Stage Management and I want to get jobs in that field, so I can make a living. I became Assistant Stage Manager my freshman year for Hello Dolly at my high school and loved it. I have been infatuated with that aspect of technical theater ever since.

During my senior year at Rockville High School, I held a co-president position in our chapter of the International Thespian Society (ITS). Established my freshman year, the chapter was considerably new. I worked alongside the executive board to instill interest in actors and technical producers and to build respect for the young chapter. I communicated with local restaurants to execute fundraisers. I worked closely with our

Next on my list was a regional stage manager, Ruth Kramer. Ruth is based out of New York, however her last job was in Pittsburgh. As of right now Ruth is “between adventures” as she so cheerfully put it. However, the last show she worked on was Equus. Equus was a big show, and the hardest part was keeping the actors’ safe. The men played horses, so they had horse masks and hooves which made it difficult to see and walk around on stage. As for Ruth, the hardest part was learning the text and material, because this show was about psychology so she had to research to fully understand the production. Besides that, she said that everything else went well during the show. However, her director decided to leave for a week instead of the 2 days

The stage manager is responsible for every cue in a show as well as the overall well being of the actors. It takes a person who is precise and in control of the situation to run a show. A stage manager needs to be overly organized to compensate for the craziness that is the backstage. Actors are notoriously messy, chaotic, and late; it is the job of the stage manager to make up for the actors faults. A stage manager is the true unsung hero of a play because while the audience only sees the complete product, what they do not see is the stage manger who is call every cue at a precise time, quickly sewing a hole in a ripped costume, or calming down the theater diva. No stage manager would be caught dead without his stage manager’s kit. Like a true control freak, stage managers are over prepared ready with bandaids, electrical tape, or hair pin at a moments notice. Control freaks thrive on perfection, accuracy, and leadership all of the qualities required to successfully run a

When it comes to a theatre production, there are numerous people who bring a play together. Everyone from the actors, stage hands, and even the audience create a theatrical experience. However, there are two very crucial roles that are involved in virtually every aspect of a production- the director and the producer. In every production, these two people will work very closely with each other to ensure that a play reaches its full potential.

Growing up in the theatre has shown me how much of an impact theatre professionals can have on someone. The most miraculous thing about theater is that someone can always be inspired by something you have created. I have been inspired by theatre that I have seen, and it has impacted my entire life. My theatre teachers and other professionals I have worked with helped me find my passion, and I want to inspire other artists to find their passions as well. It is an incredible feeling to know that a production I worked on could have inspired someone to pursue a career in the theatre. I also believe that I will have a lot to contribute to each individual production I work on, therefore making me a good stage manager. My diligence, my organization,