Kate Leckie
Skilled stage set constructor with hands-on experience in assembling scenery for diverse productions. Proficient in carpentry tools and techniques, ensuring durable structures and effective collaboration with designers on blueprint execution. Experienced in Vectorworks and stage lighting installation, with strong problem-solving and planning capabilities.
Work History
Scenic Carpenter
4 Months- Collaborated with designers to interpret and implement creative concepts in scenic builds.
- Constructed intricate stage sets using wood, metal, and composite materials.
- Operated power tools safely while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and design integrity.
- Worked with various carpentry, welding, and painting tools to produce theatrical sets
Prop Shop
8 Months- Working with directors to produce a concise, cohesive show
- Constructed various properties using a range of tools
- Building various properties and working with tools
- Analyzed a script to identify required properties
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Teaching Assistant- TMA 201 & 202
8 Months- Utilized Learning Suite to enhance student engagement and support academic success.
- Managed personal schedule to effectively balance responsibilities and support student needs.
- Ensured ethical conduct in daily tasks
- Collaborated with students of diverse majors to foster an inclusive learning environment.
Conference Assistant
4 Months- Created decorations and organized spaces for events
- Provided customer service for guests aged 12 to 80
- Managed daily responsibilities independently to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Made numerous decorations and organized spaces
- Prepared rooms for guests and future residents through manual tasks
Resident Assistant
8 Months- Advised and supported young adults aged 17-20 in personal and academic matters.
- Created and taught weekly lessons and monthly activities.
- Worked as a mediator for conflict between roommates and helped upkeep the hallway.
- Decorated hallway for events and created numerous posters and flyers for upcoming events.
- Mediated conflicts between roommates and maintained a positive living environment in the hallway.
Counselor
2 Months- Completed training at UVU and worked in Provo, Utah, and San Diego, California, for four weeks, supporting youth development.
- Delivered engaging lessons to youth ages 14 to 18, fostering personal growth and skill development.
- Assisted co-counselors in supervising and supporting youth at camp. to perform various camp related duties and keep the youth safe
Cashier/Server
1 YearEducation
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - Theatre Arts Studies
Skills
Theatrical Productions
BYU Productions
The Elephant Man- Lighting and projections designer (2026)
Retrograde- Prop designer and builder (2026)
Twelfth Night-Assistant Lighting and prop designer and builder (2026)
She Loves Me- Spotlight Operator and prop designer and builder (2025)
The Brother's Grimm Spectaculathon-Scenic and prop designer; Stagehand (2024)
Other Productions
The Little Mermaid-Prop Designer, scenic painter, and actor (2023)
Harvey- Costume Designer, scenic designer, builder, and painter, assistant stage manager, and actor (2023)
Little Women the Musical- Scenic designer, builder, and painter, costume designer, prop designer, and actor (2022)
The Game's Afoot- Scenic designer, builder, and painter, costume designer, prop designer, and actor (2022)
Future Productions
The Diary of Anne Frank- Lighting Designer and scenic builder (2027; BYU)
Emma: The Musical- Co-Dramaturg and scenic builder (2027; BYU)
Wendy and Peter Pan- Scenic builder (2027; BYU)