Rileah Christmas
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Accomplished Theater Technician and Costume Designer at Baltimore School For The Arts, adept in wardrobe coordination and sound engineering. Streamlined backstage operations, enhanced production quality, and reduced technical issues, demonstrating strong problem-solving and technical skills. Proven track record of collaborating effectively with directors and producers to achieve visually striking results. Over four years of hands-on experience working for BSA in all aspects of stage design and production. Excellent abilities in working with a light board and finishing the show.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Theater Technician
Baltimore School For The Arts
09.2021 - 07.2024
- Contributed to seamless productions with accurate management of various technical elements such as rigging, props, and special effects.
- Coordinated with other technicians to efficiently set up and dismantle stage equipment before and after performances.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually striking sets for various performances.
- Reduced technical issues during shows by performing regular equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Maintained a well-organized backstage area, ensuring easy access to essential tools and materials for quick fixes during performances.
- Consistently met tight production deadlines through effective time management and prioritization of tasks during pre-production and live performances.
- Worked closely with costume designers to ensure wardrobe malfunctions were minimized through regular fittings, adjustments, and repairs.
- Streamlined backstage operations through effective communication with cast and crew members.
- Enhanced theater productions by efficiently managing lighting, sound, and set design tasks.
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Showdown Theater Arts UK
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Collaborated closely with costume designers for seamless integration between wardrobe and special effects makeup elements.
- Collaborated with directors to develop visually striking special effects for memorable scenes.
- Deciphered ways to make non-staining fake blood to accommodate actors.
Costume Designer
Baltimore School For The Arts
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Led fittings with actors, making necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit and comfort while maintaining the integrity of the design.
- Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Consistently met tight deadlines under high-pressure circumstances, ensuring that all productions started on time with a fully prepared wardrobe.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually striking costumes that supported the overall vision of the production.
- Sewed full outfits for use by main actors and extras.
- Maximized efficiency during rehearsals by providing quick-change solutions for complex costume changes between scenes or acts.
Volunteer
Gaitaway Stables
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Feed and give water to the horses.
- Brush them and prepare them for riding.
- Guide the horses from field to stable and vice versa.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baltimore School For The Arts
Baltimore, MD06.2024
Skills
- Tool Maintenance
- Sound Engineering
- Wardrobe Coordination
- Painting
- Prop management
- Fly system operation
- Costume maintenance
- Sound Board Operation
- Light Board Operation
Websites
Writing
- Written transformative writing based on existing sources over the past few years.
- Currently, where most of works are posted, I have 47,676 readers.
- Screenwriting for about a year and a half. I've written a full pilot for a show as well as other shorts.
Timeline
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Showdown Theater Arts UK
05.2024 - 06.2024
Theater Technician
Baltimore School For The Arts
09.2021 - 07.2024
Costume Designer
Baltimore School For The Arts
09.2021 - 06.2024
Volunteer
Gaitaway Stables
07.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Baltimore School For The Arts
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