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.
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Nia Deonna Benn
Production Stage Manager
Marrero,LA
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Gulf Coast SymphonyFort Myers, FL
Production Stage Manager
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- A Grand Night For Singing
- Nunsense II
- Music Man
- Route 66
- Forbidden Broadway
- Camelot
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
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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