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Nia Deonna Benn

Production Stage Manager
Marrero,LA
Nia Deonna Benn

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Director/ Production Stage Manager Production ManagerProduction Stage Manager DirectorProduction Stage Manager

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingSeasonal WorkVolunteer

Location Preference

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Location: Marrero, LA
Open to relocation: Yes

Summary

Passionate and experienced Stage Manager with 8 years of experience in stage management and directing for regional and community theaters. Bringing forth a lifelong passion for aiding in the success of theatrical productions by serving as a knowledgeable and effective Stage Manager. Dedicated to building and fostering positive relationships with stage crew, actors, and theater goers.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

Asolo Repertory Theatre

Stage Manager
05.2026 - 06.2026

Job overview

  • Lady Disdain

  • Coordinated schedules and logistics for productions, ensuring seamless execution of performances.
  • Managed communication among cast, crew, and production team to facilitate smooth operations.
  • Oversaw stage setup and breakdown processes, maintaining safety standards throughout events.
  • Developed and implemented efficient workflows to enhance rehearsal productivity and effectiveness.

Breavo Theatre

Assistant Director
04.2026 - 06.2026

Job overview

  • The Color Purple

Gulf Coast Symphony
Fort Myers, FL

Production Stage Manager
01.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • A Grand Night For Singing
  • Nunsense II
  • Music Man
  • Route 66
  • Forbidden Broadway
  • Camelot
  • Murder for Two
  • West Side Story
  • Jerry’s Girls
  • The Bridges of Madison County
  • Million Dollar Quartet
  • 1776
  • Sh-Boom Life Could Be A Dream

Short North Stage

Production Stage Manager
10.2025 - 12.2025

Job overview

  • The Wiz

  • Enhanced audience experience with meticulous stage setting and timely cues.
  • Ensured continuity in performances by maintaining detailed records of blocking notes, prop placements, and costume changes.
  • Coordinated production schedules and rehearsals to ensure timely execution of performances.
  • Developed comprehensive show reports, providing valuable feedback to improve future performances.

Keanitra Sharnelle Productions

Director/ Production Stage Manager
11.2023 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • World Premier of A Blessing for Christmas by Keanitra Wilson

Parnell Herbert

Production Manager
08.2023 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Angola 3

No Dream Deferred

Production Stage Manager
09.2023 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Back in the Day World Premier

Barrington Stage Company

Director
07.2023 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • "Flavaz of Triumph" The Lewis Family Cookout

Elz Elite School Of Performing Arts

Production Stage Manager
06.2023 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Sister Act 2

Downtown Urban Arts Festival

Production Stage Manager
06.2023 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • sTrapped by Bryan Keyth Wilson

No Dream Deferred Nola

Production Stage Manager
02.2023 - 06.2023

Job overview

2023 We Will Dream New Works Festival

  • Drapetomania: A Negro Carol (March 25-April 30)
  • Where the Suga Still Sweet (April 8-May 21)
  • Defiance of a Dandelion (April 28- June 17)

The NOLA Project

Production Stage Manager
11.2022 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Craigslisted by Sharai Bohannon

Fulton Theatre

Production Stage Manager/ Assistant Sound Designer
08.2022 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • World Premier of For Colored Boyz On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown When Freedom Ain’t Enuff by Bryan Keyth Wilson

Le Petit Theatre

Assistant Stage Manager
05.2022 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Janis Joplin

Virginia Opera

Touring Asst. Stage Manager
01.2022 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Three Decembers

Work Lights Productions, Anniversary Farewell Tour

Touring Asst. Stage Manager
08.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Rent 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour

Royal Hearts Foundation
New Orleans, LA

Director/ Stage Manager
03.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Pheonix Rising (2017)
  • Safe Space(New Orleans) (2021)
  • Safe Space (Baton Rouge) (2022)

Education

Alabama State University

Bachelor of Arts from Theatre

University Overview

Skills

  • Stage Management
  • Time ManagManagement
  • Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Office
  • Multitasking
  • Leadership Ability
  • Excellent Communications Skills

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • 2022 BIPOC Stage Manager of the Year
  • 2022 Broadway World nominations(For Colored Boyz)

Best Sound design

Best Ensemble Show(Winner)

Timeline

Stage Manager
Asolo Repertory Theatre
05.2026 - 06.2026
Assistant Director
Breavo Theatre
04.2026 - 06.2026
Production Stage Manager
Short North Stage
10.2025 - 12.2025
Production Stage Manager
Gulf Coast Symphony
01.2024 - Current
Director/ Production Stage Manager
Keanitra Sharnelle Productions
11.2023 - 12.2023
Production Stage Manager
No Dream Deferred
09.2023 - 10.2023
Production Manager
Parnell Herbert
08.2023 - 10.2023
Director
Barrington Stage Company
07.2023 - 08.2023
Production Stage Manager
Elz Elite School Of Performing Arts
06.2023 - 07.2023
Production Stage Manager
Downtown Urban Arts Festival
06.2023 - 06.2023
Production Stage Manager
No Dream Deferred Nola
02.2023 - 06.2023
Production Stage Manager
The NOLA Project
11.2022 - 12.2022
Production Stage Manager/ Assistant Sound Designer
Fulton Theatre
08.2022 - 09.2022
Assistant Stage Manager
Le Petit Theatre
05.2022 - 05.2022
Touring Asst. Stage Manager
Virginia Opera
01.2022 - 02.2022
Touring Asst. Stage Manager
Work Lights Productions, Anniversary Farewell Tour
08.2021 - 01.2022
Director/ Stage Manager
Royal Hearts Foundation
03.2017 - Current
Alabama State University
Bachelor of Arts from Theatre
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