Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
a3
Miranda  Plaisted

Miranda Plaisted

Buffalo,MN

Summary

Warm and caring individual who enjoys helping create smoothly run theatrical productions. Experienced in multiple areas of community theater creation. Capable of working independently & as a production team member.


Work History

Urinetown - BCT

Stage Manager

Newisies Jr. - BCT

Production Manager
  • Manage the production budget.
  • Develop and maintain production schedules.
  • Serve as the central point of communication for the production team.
  • Oversee all technical aspects (lighting, sound, sets, costumes, etc.).
  • Address and resolve production-related issues.
  • Provide regular updates on production progress.
  • Oversee the smooth operation of performances.

Enchanted April - BCT

Stage Manager
  • Attend rehearsals and take detailed notes (blocking, cues, etc.).
  • Create and maintain the prompt book.
  • Coordinate communication between cast, crew, and creative team.
  • Run rehearsals efficiently and on schedule.
  • Manage backstage and onstage during performances.
  • Ensure the safety of all personnel.
  • Troubleshoot technical and performance issues.
  • Oversee the daily maintenance of the stage and backstage areas.
  • Supervise crew members.
  • Facilitate smooth transitions between scenes.
  • Act as the central point of contact for all production-related matters.
  • Maintain a positive and professional atmosphere.

Finding Nemo - BCT

Props Manager/Designer
  • Acquiring & Creating props
  • Keeping props organized
  • Researching & buying props
  • Keeping all props organized
  • Maintaining standards backstage
  • Repairing props
  • Working to a budget


Shrek the Musical - BCT

Assistant Stage Manager
  • Helped with actor, scene and prop blocking.
  • Placed and moved set pieces.
  • Managed Cast & Crew Logistics
  • Assisted Stage Manager with any needed clerical help.
  • Being "On Book" when requested by Stage Manager

Sisterhood Second Trinity Victory Church - BCT

Sound Operator
  • Operated Sound Cue Program.
  • Working directly with Sound Designer & Light Board Operator.
  • Assisting with pre show & after show sound tasks.
  • Assisting with mic packs & sound checks

Willy Wonka Jr. - BCT

Prop Lead Assistant
  • Supported Prop Master with inventory, management & repair of props.
  • Present at all dress rehearsals & performances as the representative of prop master
  • Assisted cast, crew & production team with prop issues, concerns & modified accordingly.

Leading Ladies - BCT

Run Crew Member
  • Setting & removing of set pieces, scenery & props.
  • Assisting cast with quick changes.
  • Assisting the stage manager with requests & modifications made by the director & other production staff.

Almost Maine - BCT

Run Crew Member
  • Setting & removing of set pieces, scenery & props.
  • Assisting cast with quick changes.
  • Assisting the stage manager with requests & modifications made by the director & other production staff.

Junie B. Jones Jr. - BCT

Run Crew Member/Child Wrangler
01.2022 - 02.2022
  • Setting & removing of set pieces, scenery & props.
  • Assisting cast with quick changes.
  • Assisting the stage manager with requests & modifications made by the director & other production staff.
  • Assisted backstage & in Green Room Spaces

Phantom of the Opera - Elk River Community Theater

Lead Run Crew Member
07.2011 - 08.2011
  • Setting & removing of set pieces, scenery & props.
  • Assisted cast with quick changes.
  • Assisting the stage manager with requests & modifications made by the director & other production staff.
  • Lead run crew team & coordinated with scene flow

Education

One Year of Undergraduate Study

Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids, MN

High School Diploma -

Elk River Senior High School
Elk River, MN
06.1999

Skills

  • Familiarity with BCT Volunteers & Staff
  • Capable Communication Skills
  • Creative & Adaptable Thinker
  • Knowledgeable with Stage Operation
  • Experience in Stage Production Workflow
  • Well Developed Organizational Skills
  • Strong Passion for Theater
  • Creative & Operationally Minded

Timeline

Junie B. Jones Jr. - BCT

Run Crew Member/Child Wrangler
01.2022 - 02.2022

Phantom of the Opera - Elk River Community Theater

Lead Run Crew Member
07.2011 - 08.2011

Urinetown - BCT

Stage Manager

Newisies Jr. - BCT

Production Manager

Enchanted April - BCT

Stage Manager

Finding Nemo - BCT

Props Manager/Designer

Shrek the Musical - BCT

Assistant Stage Manager

Sisterhood Second Trinity Victory Church - BCT

Sound Operator

Willy Wonka Jr. - BCT

Prop Lead Assistant

Leading Ladies - BCT

Run Crew Member

Almost Maine - BCT

Run Crew Member

One Year of Undergraduate Study

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

High School Diploma -

Elk River Senior High School
Miranda Plaisted