Years of professional TA experience
ISABELLA MORRISON
Bluffton,SC
Summary
Talented stage production professional well versed in distributing scripts, pulling props and assisting with blocking. Successful keeping rehearsals and performances running smoothly.
Overview
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2
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Times Assistant Stage Manager
Work History
Follow Spot Operator
Arts Center Of Coastal Carolina
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Holiday Inn Musical
- Enhanced show quality by operating follow-spot equipment accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed to seamless performances through precise cue execution and timing adjustments.
- Collaborated with lighting designers to achieve desired effects for various productions.
- Ensured safety on stage by maintaining proper follow spot equipment maintenance and operation protocols.
- Kept up-to-date with industry trends, consistently refining personal skills and techniques as Follow spot Operator.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in blocking or choreography, minimizing disruptions during live shows.
- Maintained focus throughout long performances, ensuring consistent spotlight coverage for performers on stage.
- Achieved smooth lighting transitions by adjusting follow spot intensity according to cues and artistic direction.
- Actively sought opportunities for improvement, incorporating feedback from supervisors and team members to refine skills as Follow spot Operator.
- Managed and maintained equipment between productions.
Light Board Operator
Arts Center Of Coastal Carolina
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Christmas Story! Musical
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using a variety of available resources.
- Operated control consoles.
- Program lighting fixtures to computer software
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines, and interfaced with teammates to support production activities
- Streamlined cue execution by organizing and labeling light board channels efficiently
- Maximized audience engagement through precise timing and coordination of lighting effects during live performances
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Catawba College
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Student Produced Production: Zoo Story
- Gathered information to determine best execution of creative ideas
- Remained 10% under budget through project management
- Coordinated set design, propping, and decoration in conjunction with fellow Senior team members
- Worked with technical teams to effectively incorporate lighting, sound, and other features
- Executed designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to achieve unified vision, ensuring cohesive aesthetics across all projects
SOUND ENGINEER
Catawba College
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Ruthless! Musical
- Controlled microphones, sound levels, and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for a variety of clients.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain the company sound system
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums
- Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events
- Enhanced audio quality by properly setting up, testing, and adjusting sound equipment for various events
- Reduced audio issues during live performances by conducting thorough sound checks and addressing potential problems before shows
Light Board Operator
Catawba College
02.2020 - 02.2020
- Space Between
- Operated control consoles during rehearsals and live performances.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using a variety of available resources.
- Program lighting fixtures to computer software.
- Ensured seamless transitions between scenes by effectively communicating with stage management team members
- Streamlined cue execution by organizing and labeling light board channels efficiently
- Maximized audience engagement through precise timing and coordination of lighting effects during live performances
Production Assistant
Catawba College
08.2020 - 10.2020
- McNally Project
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using a variety of available resources.
- Completed a wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Communicated with other crew members to coordinate production activities.
- Standby to move sets, furniture, and props between acts on stage.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Catawba College
10.2019 - 11.2019
- ART & Bright Star
- Helped actors and crew remain focused and attentive during shows
- Helped with actor, scene and prop blocking
- Documented stage manager script suggestions
- Checked lighting and music against production plans and quickly addressed issues
- Coordinated paperwork for stage manager and production team
- Prepared rehearsal studio by gathering set furniture, props and costumes
- Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision
- Audio Production, Music Technology &
- Sound Design
- Vectorworks 2017 & 2021 Software
- Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards
- Worked with director to develop effective use of rehearsal times
- Distributed production scripts to cast members
- Built, placed and moved sets to match specific scenes.
- Managed backstage activities, contributing to seamless transitions between scenes during live productions
- Maintained detailed show reports to document any incidents or notes for future reference and improvement
- Assisted Stage Manager with various administrative tasks such as maintaining contact lists or drafting rehearsal reports, resulting in well-organized production process
Stagehand
Catawba College
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Clue (Lee Street Theatre) and Into The Woods
- Supported live productions with well-controlled lights and sound.
- Move sets between acts.
- Assist with quick changes of actors/actresses.
- Managed call times behind stage for all production staff.
- Ensured timely completion of all tasks for seamless transitions between scenes during live performances
- Contributed to the successful execution of various shows by maintaining a safe and clean backstage area
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Catawba College
Salisbury, NC05.2022
High School Diploma -
Bluffton High School
Bluffton, SC05.2018
Skills
- Stage Management and Acting
- Stage Makeup, Costume, and Cosplay
- Theatre Design, Electrics, Prop Design, and Scenery
- Audio Production, Music Technology, and Sound Design
- Vectorworks 2017 and 2021 Software
- Attention to Detail
Interests
I have an eye for vision on how I edit videos and make sure the video is well composited for YouTube. I adapt my video editing skills if something doesn't work or needs some fine tuning in order to achieve what I want. I utilize my Graphic design skills to help achieve this vision by using color, shape, composition, and how it will perform. I build LEGO with a mind for creativity, fix any problem areas that requires attention, or adapt a completed set to make something unique.
Timeline
Follow Spot Operator
Arts Center Of Coastal Carolina
11.2023 - 12.2023
Light Board Operator
Arts Center Of Coastal Carolina
11.2022 - 12.2022
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Catawba College
08.2022 - 11.2022
SOUND ENGINEER
Catawba College
03.2022 - 04.2022
Production Assistant
Catawba College
08.2020 - 10.2020
Light Board Operator
Catawba College
02.2020 - 02.2020
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Catawba College
10.2019 - 11.2019
Stagehand
Catawba College
02.2019 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Catawba College
High School Diploma -
Bluffton High School
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