Samantha Smith
Davidson,NC
Summary
Enthusiastic project-driven third year student at Davidson College with a specialization in Theatre and Political Science. Excels in areas centered on community building, whether that be in theatrical spaces or general spaces for the student body to come together.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Stage Manager
Davidson College Theatre Department
Davidson, NC
02.2023 - Current
- Work as a liaison for cast members and production team to effectively communicate needs, including solving scheduling issues as they arise.
- Be present for each and every rehearsal, recording meticulous notes and sending a rehearsal report to the production team each night, with specifications for props, sound, music, lights, attendance, and general announcements.
- Create a shift sheet that details every prop movement that occurs onstage.
- Manage backstage during each performance, setting the props and set for top of Act 1 and for top of Act 2 during intermission.
- Sweep and mop the stage before each show, arriving early to address any needs before the cast arrives.
Ticket Sales and Front of House Worker
Alvarez College Student Union
Davidson, NC
08.2021 - Current
- Manage the ticket office front desk as well as the general college information desk, including taking calls regarding questions of the college.
- Directly handle monetary transactions with customers.
- Understand customer's needs and practice compassionate customer service.
- Oversee front of house and box office for productions taking place in performance halls on campus.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre And Political Science
Davidson College
Davidson, NC05.2025
High School Diploma -
Summerville High School
Summerville06.2021
Skills
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Audience Engagement
- Cast Management
- Team Communication
- Budget Management
- Public Speaking
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Personable Communication
- Excellent people skills
- Project Leadership
- Community Engagement
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Assistant Stage Manager
Davidson College Theatre Department
02.2023 - Current
Ticket Sales and Front of House Worker
Alvarez College Student Union
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre And Political Science
Davidson College
High School Diploma -
Summerville High School