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Shira Siegal

Austin,TX

Summary

Recently-graduated artist with both passion and proficiency in studio art, theatre, filmmaking, and music. Thrives in a collaborative, creative environment and strives to build community through work. Efficient problem solver, and good at following instructions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Props Charge for Twelfth Night

Smith College Theatre Department
Northampton, MA
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • In addition to acting in this production, I was in charge of designing, sourcing, tracking, purchasing, and making all of the props.
  • Attended all production meetings and kept an updated tracking sheet of all props and prop needs.
  • Worked with and trained a props assistant in the tools and skills needed, both to make props and to function alongside a production team.
  • Repaired damaged props as needed during tech and performance runs.

Scene Shop Assistant

Smith College Theatre Department
Northampton, MA
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Worked collaboratively in the shop to assist in building, constructing, and installing sets for theatre and dance productions using a variety of tools.
  • Participated in and led groups in striking sets once productions had concluded.
  • Painted and finished set pieces, floors, and props.
  • Assisted other shop members when lifting heavy objects or maneuvering large structures.
  • Frequently worked at height, either on a fly rail, ladder, or man lift.

Photo Lab Assistant

Smith College Art Department
Northampton, MA
02.2023 - 05.2025
  • Operated, maintained, cleaned, and organized the darkroom regularly.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of different types of cameras and photography/lighting techniques.
  • Assisted photography students in processing, printing, and scanning film.
  • Replenished darkroom chemicals and ensured they were all being used properly.

Writer, Director, and Editor for Horror Short Film

Personal Project
Northampton, MA
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Organized and ran an intensive 8-shoot film production with the guidance of a project advisor.
  • Efficiently managed a crew of over 25 people during the production process, including training many of them on how to operate equipment.
  • Kept track of all equipment being used and ensured that everything we rented was returned in good condition.
  • Worked with actors prior to filming to rehearse, plan shots, intimacy coordinate, and address on-set needs.
  • Made and sourced prop and set pieces.
  • Constantly worked under pressure and adapted to difficult circumstances.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art

Smith College
Northampton, MA
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Griffin School
Austin
05-2021

Skills

  • Set and prop construction
  • Power tools and machinery
  • Drawing, painting, and scenic art
  • Detail orientation
  • Team collaboration and creative problem solving
  • Direct and specific communication
  • Hanging and focusing lights
  • Sound design and editing
  • Acting and directing

Additional Accomplishments

  • Acted in 3 plays at Smith College, 2024-2025.
  • Scenic painter for a production of You on the Moors Now, 2024.
  • Acted in and worked on crews for various student short films, 2023-2025.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Props Charge for Twelfth Night

Smith College Theatre Department
02.2025 - 05.2025

Scene Shop Assistant

Smith College Theatre Department
09.2024 - 05.2025

Writer, Director, and Editor for Horror Short Film

Personal Project
09.2024 - 05.2025

Photo Lab Assistant

Smith College Art Department
02.2023 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art

Smith College

High School Diploma -

Griffin School

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