Calem Williams
Marion,NC
Summary
Versatile stage manager with four years experience of children's theater and independent production recognized for management skills, dedication, and drive. Experience in set design and coordination, stage management, props design, lighting design and technical, and performance.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Stage Manager
McDowell Children's Theater
Marion, NC
02.2025 - Current
- Oversaw construction and repair of sets, props and lights.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that the technical elements were in place for each performance.
- Managed stage lighting, sound systems, props, scenery, and costumes for each show.
- Addressed and resolved conflicts within the production team to maintain a positive working environment.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols during rehearsals and performances.
- Coordinated with directors and designers to realize artistic vision within budgetary constraints.
- Oversaw the setup of sets before each performance ensuring they met technical specifications.
- Managed backstage operations during live performances, ensuring timely cues and transitions.
Set Designer
McDowell Children's Theater
Marion, NC
02.2025 - Current
- Gathered information about space features and limitations, proposed themes and budgets to factor into designs.
- Oversaw the painting, lighting, installation, and dressing of all sets used in productions.
- Reviewed scripts to ascertain project design requirements and types of props needed.
- Managed a team of assistants responsible for carrying out tasks such as painting walls or constructing furniture pieces for a set.
- Determined appropriate placement of props and furniture on each set.
- Collaborated with directors, producers, and other crew members to determine the overall look of a set.
- Created blueprints and sketches of proposed sets and submitted them for review.
- Attended rehearsals to make sure actors had enough room to move around comfortably within their environment.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals.
Stage Manager
McDowell Children's Theater
Marion, NC
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Oversaw construction and repair of sets, props and lights.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that the technical elements were in place for each performance.
- Managed stage lighting, sound systems, props, scenery, and costumes for each show.
- Addressed and resolved conflicts within the production team to maintain a positive working environment.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols during rehearsals and performances.
- Coordinated with directors and designers to realize artistic vision within budgetary constraints.
- Oversaw the setup of sets before each performance ensuring they met technical specifications.
- Managed backstage operations during live performances, ensuring timely cues and transitions.
Theater Intern
McDowell Arts Council Associates
Marion, NC
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that the technical elements were in place for each performance.
- Reviewed scripts to ascertain project design requirements and types of props needed.
- Managed a team of assistants responsible for carrying out tasks such as painting walls or constructing furniture pieces for a set.
Education
High School Diploma -
McDowell Academy For Innovation
Marion12-2024
Skills
- Set design
- Lighting design
- Stage management
- Script analysis
- Strong leadership
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Managing resources
Timeline
Stage Manager
McDowell Children's Theater
02.2025 - Current
Set Designer
McDowell Children's Theater
02.2025 - Current
Stage Manager
McDowell Children's Theater
08.2024 - 12.2024
Theater Intern
McDowell Arts Council Associates
07.2024 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
McDowell Academy For Innovation
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