Gabrielle Cantu
Dickinson,TX
Summary
Adaptable stage manager with hands-on experience in backstage traffic, prop tracking, and production paperwork. Skilled at relaying updates between directors, cast, and crew while keeping technical cues, schedules, and safety procedures on track. Able to adresses issues and execute professional work correctly in a timely manner.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Stage Manager
Hadestown Teen edition
Dickinson, Texas
08.2026 - Current
- Communicated blocking notes between director, performers, and production team
- Organized callboard updates for Hadestown Teen edition stage operations
- Managed backstage traffic during rehearsals and live performances
- Cued lighting, sound, and scene changes during production runs
- Tracked props, costumes, and performance materials for Teen edition show
- Supported cast with placement notes, timing, and scene transitions
- Led backstage readiness checks before each Hadestown Teen edition performance
- Supervised backstage crews during productions and provided feedback as needed.
- Oversaw construction and repair of sets, props and lights.
- Called out performance technical cues using wireless headsets.
- Monitored cue calls throughout the performance to ensure smooth transitions between scenes.
- Liaised between crew and director, relaying information regarding blocking, cues and positions.
- Managed stage lighting, sound systems, props, scenery, and costumes for each show.
- Provided support to actors when necessary during performances or rehearsals.
- Communicated regularly with actors and crew members to ensure that all tasks were completed on time.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that the technical elements were in place for each performance.
- Facilitated communication across creative and technical departments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols during rehearsals and performances.
- Developed detailed run sheets for each show indicating cues, entrances and exits .
- Maintained well-being of cast and crew through equipment and stage safety procedures.
- Oversaw the setup of sets before each performance ensuring they met technical specifications.
- Coordinated all aspects of stage production from rehearsal to performance, ensuring seamless execution.
- Adapted quickly to script changes and production adjustments, communicating updates to all involved parties.
- Oversaw technical rehearsals, identifying and resolving issues prior to live performances.
- Managed scheduling and communication for cast, crew, and production team to maintain timeline adherence.
- Managed backstage operations during live performances, ensuring timely cues and transitions.
- Stayed calm and polished at all times, even during moments of extreme stress or when dealing with difficult personalities, to accomplish professional goals.
- Conferred with technical directors, crew members and writers to discuss details of production.
- Tackled issues with crew members and actors immediately to achieve quick and effective resolution while keeping projects on schedule.
- Compiled scripts, program notes and other material related to productions.
Assistant Stage Manager
The Anatomy of Grey
Dickinson, Texas
12.2025 - 04.2026
- Responsible for programming and running backstage lighting specials
- Supported rehearsal setups and reset stage areas for repeated scene work
- Tracked call sheets
- Managed the prop table, organizing items according to scene needs.
- Communicated any issues or concerns regarding cast or crew to the production team
- Provided support to the Stage Manager during rehearsals and performances.
- Assisted technical crew members in their duties on stage before, during and after performances.
- Responsible for running projections during all shows
- Collaborated with other teams to ensure smooth running of shows.
- Responded quickly to any emergency situations that may arise on-stage or backstage.
- Set up furniture onstage prior to each performance in accordance with blocking notes.
- Organized and maintained props, costumes and set pieces for each production.
- Assisted with the preparation of show documents such as prompt scripts, rehearsal schedules, stage diagrams, and run sheets.
- Facilitated communication across creative and technical teams.
Assistant Stage Manager
Tuck Everlasting
Dickinson, Texas
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Coordinated backstage cues during rehearsals and live performances for grey-themed theatrical production
- Managed prompt book notes and updated blocking changes for cast and director
- Organized props, costumes, and stage furniture before each scene transition
- Communicated timing notes between director, performers, and crew members
- Supported rehearsal setups and reset stage areas for repeated scene work
- Monitored stage entrances, exits, and performer readiness during production calls
- Tracked call sheets, cue lists, and show documentation for theater operations
- Assisted stage management team with backstage traffic and performance continuity
- Managed the prop table, organizing items according to scene needs.
- Maintained a clean work area backstage at all times.
- Assisted cast members with costume changes during quick change scenes.
- Responded quickly to any emergency situations that may arise on-stage or backstage.
- Oversaw efficient prop changes between scenes ensuring no disruption to the flow of the show.
- Kept detailed records of all activities related to each production including attendance logs, daily reports, incident reports.
- Set up furniture onstage prior to each performance in accordance with blocking notes.
- Organized and maintained props, costumes and set pieces for each production.
- Assisted with the preparation of show documents such as prompt scripts, rehearsal schedules, stage diagrams, and run sheets.
- Managed backstage operations during live performances, ensuring timely cues and transitions.
- Adapted quickly to script changes and production adjustments, communicating updates to all involved parties.
- Remained composed, polished and highly productive, even during moments of extreme stress to achieve optimal results.
Stage Manager
The SpongeBob Musical
Dickinson, Texas
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Coordinated rehearsal schedules for cast and crew
- Communicated blocking notes between director, performers, and production team
- Managed backstage traffic during rehearsals and live performances
- Cued lighting, sound, and scene changes during production runs
- Tracked props, costumes, and performance materials
- Led backstage readiness checks before each performance
- Called out performance technical cues using headsets.
- Monitored backstage cue calls throughout the performance to ensure smooth transitions between scenes.
- Provided support to actors when necessary during performances or rehearsals.
- Communicated regularly with actors and crew members to ensure that all tasks were completed on time.
- Maintained well-being of cast and crew through equipment and stage safety procedures.
- Adapted quickly to script changes and production adjustments, communicating updates to all involved parties.
- Managed backstage operations during live performances, ensuring timely cues and transitions.
- Stayed calm and polished at all times, even during moments of extreme stress or when dealing with difficult personalities, to accomplish professional goals.
- Tackled issues with crew members and actors immediately to achieve quick and effective resolution while keeping projects on schedule.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dickinson High School
Dickinson, TX05-2027
Skills
- Stage management
- Cue calling
- Rehearsal scheduling
- Backstage operations
- Technical coordination
- Team communication
- Time prioritization
- Safety procedures
- Team communications
- Strong leadership
- Lighting design
- Prop management
- Managing resources
- Safety protocols
- Set construction
- Multitasking Abilities
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Team management
- Technical knowledge
- Issue resolution
- Continuous improvement
- Relationship building
- Professional demeanor
- Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Technical Crew for the 2026 UIL One Act Play competition
- Outstanding Technician for the 2026 UIL One Act Play at the Bi-district level
- Tommy Tunes Award for best musical 2026
- Tommy Tunes nominee for Stage Management 2025
Timeline
Stage Manager
Hadestown Teen edition
08.2026 - Current
Assistant Stage Manager
The Anatomy of Grey
12.2025 - 04.2026
Assistant Stage Manager
Tuck Everlasting
11.2025 - 02.2026
Stage Manager
The SpongeBob Musical
08.2025 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
Dickinson High School