Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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AYANA COLON

Bridgeport,CT

Summary

Diligent Stage Manager with a strong background in coordinating and executing live performances. Successfully managed complex schedules and ensured seamless production operations. Demonstrated ability in effective communication and problem-solving under pressure.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Stage Manager

West Rep Stage, Western Connecticut State University
08.2025 - 10.2025
  • Production: American Psycho the Musical
  • Director: Tim Howard

Assistant Stage Manager

West Rep Stage, Western Connecticut State University
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Production: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
  • Director: Donna Baldwin-Bradby

Stage Manager

Regional Center for the Arts
2024 - 2024
  • Production: Scenes from: Metamorphoses
  • Director: Katie Sparer

Stage Manager

Regional Center for the Arts
2024 - 2024
  • Production: A Christmas Carol
  • Director: Katie Sparer

Stage Manager

Regional Center for the Arts
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Production: A Night of Poe
  • Director: Katie Sparer

Stage Manager

Regional Center for the Arts
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Production: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
  • Director: Krissy Dorn

Stage Manager

Regional Center for the Arts
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Production: Getting Out
  • Director: Katie Sparer

Stage Manager

Regional Center for the Arts
2022 - 2022
  • Production: Antigone
  • Director: Katie Sparer

Wardrobe Crew

West Rep Stage, Western Connecticut State University
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Production: The Mound Builders
  • Director: Pam McDaniel

Resident Assistant

Western Connecticut State University
08.2025 - 12.2025
  • Facilitated community building for 200+ residents
  • Enforced policies, documented incidents, and resolved conflicts
  • Maintained strong communication with Residence Life staff
  • Coordinated community-building events to enhance resident engagement and foster connections.
  • Monitored compliance with university policies, ensuring a safe residential experience for all students.

Desk Worker

Western Connecticut State University
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Assisted students, faculty, and visitors with professionalism
  • Managed logs, phone communication, emails, and administrative tasks
  • Kept a clean and organized desk environment
  • Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and organization.

Lead Summer Youth Counselor

City of Bridgeport
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Supervised children ages 4–10
  • Maintained safe and positive behavior environments
  • Facilitated youth workshops and activities to promote social skills and emotional development.
  • Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.

Cashier

Various Employers
  • Provided customer service, processed payments, and multitasked in fast-paced settings

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Stage Management

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
05-2028

Diploma -

Central High School
Bridgeport, CT
06-2024

Skills

  • Rehearsal Organization & Scheduling
  • Cue Notation & Calling Basics
  • Blocking Notation
  • Rehearsal & Performance Reports
  • Backstage Management & Crew Leadership
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)
  • Time Management
  • Strong Communicator
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Quick Learner
  • Patience and empathy
  • Reliability and punctuality

Timeline

Assistant Stage Manager

West Rep Stage, Western Connecticut State University
08.2025 - 10.2025

Resident Assistant

Western Connecticut State University
08.2025 - 12.2025

Assistant Stage Manager

West Rep Stage, Western Connecticut State University
02.2025 - 05.2025

Wardrobe Crew

West Rep Stage, Western Connecticut State University
09.2024 - 10.2024

Desk Worker

Western Connecticut State University
08.2024 - 05.2025

Stage Manager

Regional Center for the Arts
01.2023 - 01.2023

Stage Manager

Regional Center for the Arts
01.2023 - 01.2023

Lead Summer Youth Counselor

City of Bridgeport
07.2022 - 08.2022

Stage Manager

Regional Center for the Arts
01.2022 - 01.2022

Cashier

Various Employers

Stage Manager

Regional Center for the Arts
2024 - 2024

Stage Manager

Regional Center for the Arts
2024 - 2024

Stage Manager

Regional Center for the Arts
2022 - 2022

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Stage Management

Western Connecticut State University

Diploma -

Central High School
AYANA COLON