Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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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
(Current Production)

Newisies Jr. - BCT

Production Manager
February 2025
  • 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
April 2024
  • 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
February 2024
  • 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
July 2023
  • 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
April 2023
  • 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
February 2023
  • 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
November 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.

Almost Maine - BCT

Run Crew Member
May 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.

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