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ObjectiveTo obtain the position as Production Stage Manager, where I will be able to make use of my liaison abilities, theater experience, as well my exceptional organizational, leadership, creative and interpersonal skills, and ability to coordinate concerts effectively.
ExperienceStage Manager, Theatre 3, Dallas, TX Aug 1, 2016 - Present
• The Sum of Us, by David Stephens, Directed by Mark C. Guerra
Stage manager, Uptown Players, Dallas, TX Oct. 10, 2016 - Nov. 20, 2016
• Angels in America, by Tony Kushner, Directed by Cheryl Denson
MSO Events Manager, The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee, WI July 13, 2015 - July 28, 2016
• Work with Forte (MSO volunteer group) on major fundraising events, such as Gala and Opening Nights.
• Manage other events including: President’s Luncheons, Meet the Artist Luncheons, Open Rehearsals.
• Liaison, plan and execute events with Crescendo (MSO social group).
• Coordinate schedules with caters and vendors.
• Attend site visits.
• Assisting in setting up the event space
• Maintain and coordinate invitation and reservation processes.
• Oversee and coordinate event volunteers.
• Functioned as liaison between venues & other groups.
• Maintain and create budgets.
Stage and Technical Manager, The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee, WI 2011-October 31, 2015• Created weekly schedules.
• Mapped out logistics of the day-to-day operations of the orchestra.
• Attended site visits.
• Maintained orchestra equipment.
• Tracked inventory of orchestra equipment.
• Oversaw scheduling of equipment transportation.
Kyle Remington Norris
Personal Cell: 918.760.4862 Email:[email protected]
• Scheduled crew calls.
• Created ground plots.
• Responsible for performance reports after each Classical and Pops concerts.
• Maintained the time management of performances (i.e.: performance starts on time).
• Functioned as liaison between venues & other groups.
Production Stage Manager, Cape Fear Regional Theatre, Fayetteville, NC 2009-2011• Built and maintained rehearsal schedules.
• Created contact sheets.
• Constructed a prompt book to call the production from.
• Performed stage safety checks before each rehearsal and performance.
• Worked with the Director during rehearsal.
• Took blocking notes.
• Sent rehearsal and performance reports.
• Called lighting, sound and set changes during show.
• Troubleshooted during rehearsal and performance.
• Assisted in recruiting volunteers to help work the show.
Orchestra/Production Services Supervisor, The Santa Fe Opera, Santa Fe, NM 2006-2011 • Set up and strike orchestra for each opera during the season.
• Worked rehearsals and performances.
• Managed and educated a 5 person crew (4 apprentices & 1 assistant).
• Organized weekly schedules.
• Interviewed and hired the orchestra service crew.
• Assisted with onstage day time rehearsals.
• Ordered catering for the orchestra.
Touring Stage Manager, Arizona Opera, Tucson, AZ 2008 (One season)• Oversaw preconcert talks and walk-throughs with volunteers participating in shows.
• Maintained the rehearsal/performance schedule and contact sheet.
• Contacted each venue before arrival.
• Performed as preconcert announcer for the show.
• Kept track of the cast per diem each week.
Kyle Remington Norris
Personal Cell: 918.760.4862 Email:[email protected]
• Lead the cast and audience in a talkback after each show.
Additional Skills:• Competent in Microsoft Office.
• Competent in Tessitura
• Certified in First Aid, CPR, & Oxygen use.
• Capable of multitasking.
• Able to work/lead small & large groups in brainstorming of new ideas.
• Capable of simple wood working skills.
• Adept in setting orchestras of varying sizes in multiple types of venues.
• Capable of working within a budget.
• Able to work with local unions.
EducationBachelor of Arts, Theatre Performance, Grad. Dec 2007, Missouri State University
Organization Affiliations• IATSE local 18• MU Phi Epsilon
Kyle Remington Norris
Personal Cell: 918.760.4862 Email:[email protected]