Kaitlin Nelke
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Highly motivated stage manager with a drive and desire to help create the best show from conception to execution. Great at multi-tasking and staying organized in rehearsal and show situations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
AEA ASM
Heart Of America Shakespeare Festival
Kansas City, MO
03.2024 - Current
- Run backstage during show
- Helped create show paperwork
SM
Whim Productions
Kansas City, MO
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Called show from tech booth
- Created prompt book and organized production calendar
SM
What-If Puppets
Kansas City, MO
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Called show from tech booth
- Conducted load in day
SM
Heidi Van
Kansas City, MO
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Ran rehearsals for MotherFreakingHood! before moving it to Lawrence Performing Arts.
- Assisted in load-in and edited call script with blocking changes.
Production Assistant
Heart Of America Shakespeare Festival
Kansas City, MO
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Organized backstage props
- Cued actor entrances and assisted in scenic changes
SM
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Created prompt books for calling show
- Ran rehearsals, created show paperwork, scheduled production meetings
Box Office Coordinator/House Manager
Coterie Theatre
Kansas City, MO
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Facilitated school group ticket sales and booking.
- Created ticket sale spreadsheets.
- Ran front of house during performances.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts Management/Stage Management
Benedictine College
Atchison, KS05-2021
Skills
- Organization
- Time prioritization
- Rehearsal Direction
- Prop management
- Team Communication
- Scheduling expertise
Timeline
AEA ASM
Heart Of America Shakespeare Festival
03.2024 - Current
SM
Whim Productions
01.2024 - 04.2024
SM
What-If Puppets
11.2023 - 01.2024
SM
Heidi Van
11.2023 - 11.2023
Production Assistant
Heart Of America Shakespeare Festival
04.2023 - 07.2023
SM
University of Kansas
09.2022 - 04.2023
Box Office Coordinator/House Manager
Coterie Theatre
09.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts Management/Stage Management
Benedictine College
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