Jerry Opdenaker
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
A detail-oriented Stage Manager offering 15 years of expertise in meticulous resource coordination to deliver safe successful inter-disciplinary theatrical production. Expert in clearly communicating directives and goals. Crafty at problem solving. Master at developing rehearsal/performance schedules and managing all performance aspects in all artistic modalities. Professionally maintaining calmness while calling the show and realizes the importance of timing by using music, vocals, choreography and technical elements to achieve desired production flow.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Production/Stage Manager, Choreographer, Artist
Dance Theater Of Florida
08.2012 - Current
- Developed and created every production element from inception to final curtain.
- Effectively implemented efficient stage management techniques and processes with all Directors, performers and technical crew members.
- Streamlined communication between departments for smoother rehearsal and production processes.
- Developed and oversaw successful and safe execution of technical cues during live performances, ensuring seamless transitions between scenes while adhearing to strict guidelines and deadlines.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing cost-effective deals for equipment rentals and other production needs.
- Supervised set construction crews and coordinated with designers to develop functional stage sets that met aesthetic requirements.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve optimal objective.
Stage/Deck Manager, Character Artist
Boca Ballet Theatre
11.2009 - Current
- Ensure every asspect of the production was safely executed and all perfromers where properly alined with all blocking choreography and all crew where secured in their assigned tasks.
- Ochestrated all stage movements and storage of all set pieces during rehearsal/performance.
- Vaslated between visual, time and musicality to make all calls for lights, sound, pyrotechnic and set movements.
- Orchestrated the complete load in and out of the theater with all assemblage of the set pieces and hanging all scenic elelments.
Stage Manager
Boca Symphonia
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with directors and Conductors to achieve desired artistic vision for productions.
- Coordinated and arranged configuration of Band Shell and musicians stage positioning.
- Adheared to Union rules and timing for working durations during rehearsals and performances.
Stage Manager, Production Manager
Voices Of Pride
03.2009 - 12.2021
- Ensured delivery and timely setup and breakdown of stage equipment and sets.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to achieve desired artistic vision for productions.
- Oversaw successful execution of all technical cues during live performances.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Choreography
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL05.2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Ballet
The University of The Arts
Philadelphia, PA05.1987
Skills
- Trained in Dance, Music and Theater
- Prop and Set Construction and Management
- Lighting and Sound Design
- Studio and Stage Rehearsal Direction
- Scheduling Meetings and Rehearsals
- Supervising All production members
- Managing Production and Venues Logistics
- Highly Motivated and Detail-Orientated
- Stage Design and Construction
- Theatrical Technical Knowledge
- Union Time Management Understanding
- Strong Collaborator and Leader
- Costume Design and Coordination
- Multitasking Abilities and Problem Solving
- Concept Development and Creation
- Technical and Crew Supervision
Timeline
Stage Manager
Boca Symphonia
03.2023 - Current
Production/Stage Manager, Choreographer, Artist
Dance Theater Of Florida
08.2012 - Current
Stage/Deck Manager, Character Artist
Boca Ballet Theatre
11.2009 - Current
Stage Manager, Production Manager
Voices Of Pride
03.2009 - 12.2021
Master of Fine Arts - Choreography
Jacksonville University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Ballet
The University of The Arts