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Stella Turowsky-Ganci

New York,NY

Summary

Dynamic arts professional and dedicated student with extensive undergraduate experience, excelling in comedy writing and performance, project management, and graphic design. Proven ability to lead teams, direct engaging performances, and create compelling content. Adept at multitasking and organization, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality productions and publications. Passionate about fostering creativity and collaboration in every endeavor.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Actor

LateNite Sketch Comedy
New York, NY
10.2024 - Current

As Director, directed one comedy sketch, creating blocking and rehearsal schedules, and organizing actors. As Actor, acted in at least one comedy sketch every anthology.

Arts Editor, Staff Writer, Staff Artist

The Columbia Federalist
New York, New York
08.2024 - Current

Authored numerous articles for publication in monthly issues.
Supervised staff artists to ensure adherence to art deadlines and layout integration. Designed and created monthly cover and double-truck layouts. Contributed to e-board discussions during weekly meetings.

Stage Manager

Reading for New York Theater Festival
New York, NY
03.2025 - 05.2025

Created call sheets prior to each rehearsal, detailing who was expected to be present, and organized the weekly rehearsal schedules. Served as a liaison between performers and producers regarding any issues that arose. Communicated regularly with actors and crew members to ensure that all tasks were completed on time.

Sound Board Operator

First Stages NYC
New York, NY
02.2025 - 04.2025

Programmed all sound effects in Q-Lab and manually ran them during tech rehearsals and shows. Troubleshot any technical issues with sound system components as needed.

Assistant Director

The Fray Boy Play at The Tank NYC
New York, NY
01.2025 - 03.2025

Assisted the Director in blocking and character development throughout rehearsals and shows. Fully ran rehearsals in the director's absence. Assisted with stage management and set design.

Educator, Sales Clerk

Toys Of Eros
Provincetown, MA
05.2024 - 08.2024

Educated customers on adult pleasure toys and the history thereof at a landmark tourist destination in Provincetown. Ran backlogging of inventory, as well as front-of-house sales.

Camp Counselor

Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Greenfield, MA
06.2023 - 07.2023

Oversaw groups of 15 to 20 kids aged 7 to 12 for eight hours a day. Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style. Assisted in developing weekly lesson plans for various age groups.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Studies, Theater Studies

Columbia University
New York, NY
05-2028

Skills

  • Project management
  • Scheduling
  • Video editing
  • Sound programming/operating
  • Graphic design
  • Directing actors
  • Content creation
  • Multitasking and organization

Accomplishments

  • USA National Champion at 2023 World Individual Debate and Public Speaking Championships

Timeline

Stage Manager

Reading for New York Theater Festival
03.2025 - 05.2025

Sound Board Operator

First Stages NYC
02.2025 - 04.2025

Assistant Director

The Fray Boy Play at The Tank NYC
01.2025 - 03.2025

Director, Actor

LateNite Sketch Comedy
10.2024 - Current

Arts Editor, Staff Writer, Staff Artist

The Columbia Federalist
08.2024 - Current

Educator, Sales Clerk

Toys Of Eros
05.2024 - 08.2024

Camp Counselor

Stoneleigh-Burnham School
06.2023 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Studies, Theater Studies

Columbia University