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, CT05-2028
Diploma -
Central High School
Bridgeport, CT06-2024
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