Urinetown - BCT
Stage Manager
(Current Production)
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
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, MNHigh School Diploma -
Elk River Senior High School
Elk River, MN06.1999
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