Danielle Becht
Morristown,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented emerging professional with hands-on experience at Niagara University, excelling in lighting design and stage management. Proven ability to effectively communicate and organize complex productions, utilizing strong time management and technical skills. Committed to delivering exceptional results, and learning in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Worker
Niagara University
08.2021 - Current
- Did various backstage work for our school seasons such as props acquisition (Rent), ASM (girl.), light board (A Doll's House) and sound board operator (A Doll's House Part 2), spot operator (Cabaret), costume shop finisher, house manager (Measure for Measure, Art), and turn table operator (Much Ado About Nothing)
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- I took part in a lighting design for a dance concert happening at the school that included a lighting plot and programming.
ASM
Light Opera Of New Jersey
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked with the PSM in rehearsals with rehearsal reports and any required paperwork, including but not limited to prop tracking sheet, enter and exit sheet, and a run sheet.
- Communicated with actors about blocking and any missed information during a rehearsal they missed.
- Took blocking notes during rehearsals for a 28 person cast.
- Ran the backstage area and multiple scene changes during shows and tech week.
Light Board Operator
Pleasant Valley Productions
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Went to all tech rehearsals.
- Checked to make sure all the lights were working before each show.
- Collaborated with the stage manager regarding cues.
Assistant Technical Director
Abbey Players
12.2018 - 02.2019
- I was educated about the job requirements of the technical director.
- Shown light plots, scene plots, costume plots and reviewed them all.
- I built an 8ft platform that stretched the entire stage.
- Hung lights during hang and focus.
- Ran the backstage area during tech week and performances.
Education
Performance
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY05-2025
Skills
- Conversational ASL
- Can work on a computer
- Knows "StageWrite" program
- Worked/Cued a 48-scene setter lighting board
- Can work Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Use power tools
- Customer service
- Strong Organization
- Time Management Skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ASM
Light Opera Of New Jersey
07.2024 - 08.2024
Light Board Operator
Pleasant Valley Productions
06.2022 - 07.2022
Student Worker
Niagara University
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Technical Director
Abbey Players
12.2018 - 02.2019
Performance
Niagara University
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