Rayne Harris
Marion
Summary
Reliable and versatile Production Assistant and Stage Manager with proven expertise in prop management. Excelled in fast-paced environments at productions like "Cabaret," enhancing stage quality and team efficiency. Demonstrated exceptional decision-making and verbal communication skills, contributing to seamless show executions and elevating production standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
2nd Assistant Stage Manager
Ball State Department of Theater and Dance
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with other management, directors, actors, and fight/intimacy coordinators to facilitate a smooth show
- Assisted with blocking notes, script notes (live script), prop and weapon organization, and costume changes
- Assisted coordinating show call, and overseeing rehearsal rooms
- Fostered collaborative environment among cast and crew, elevating overall performance quality.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Assisted in the dismantling and storage of sets and props after performances, expediting turnaround time for future productions.
- Provided reliable administrative support for the production team, enabling efficient task completion.
Production Assistant
Production Of "Cabaret"
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse staging areas to support operations
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
- Provided reliable administrative support for the production team, enabling efficient task completion.
Stagehand
Production Of "Gloria"
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with stage managers, directors, and other team members to create visually appealing and functional stage environments.
- Enhanced stage production quality by efficiently setting up and breaking down sets, lighting, and sound equipment.
- Contributed to the successful execution of various shows by maintaining a safe and clean backstage area.
- Ensured timely completion of all tasks for seamless transitions between scenes during live performances.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting responsibilities as needed due to unexpected circumstances or last-minute changes before showtime.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between set changes by effectively communicating cues with fellow crew members during performances.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
Stagehand
Third Avenue Playworks
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Relocated to Wisconsin to assist with the production
- Strived to quickly think and come up with creative solutions to further support efficiency of the show
- Created tracking logs to guide backstage workflow and manage props
- Collaborated with stage managers, directors, and other team members to create visually appealing and functional stage environments.
- Enhanced stage production quality by efficiently setting up and breaking down sets, lighting, and sound equipment.
- Coordinated with performers on proper use of stage equipment, enhancing their performance capabilities.
Stagehand
Production Of "Little Women"
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with stage managers, directors, and other team members to create visually appealing and functional stage environments.
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Contributed to the successful execution of various shows by maintaining a safe and clean backstage area.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting responsibilities as needed due to unexpected circumstances or last-minute changes before showtime.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between set changes by effectively communicating cues with fellow crew members during performances.
Stagehand
Production Of "Wizard Of Oz"
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with stage managers, directors, and other team members to create visually appealing and functional stage environments.
- Enhanced stage production quality by efficiently setting up and breaking down sets, lighting, and sound equipment.
- Contributed to the successful execution of various shows by maintaining a safe and clean backstage area.
- Ensured timely completion of all tasks for seamless transitions between scenes during live performances.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Theater Stage Management
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 08.2023 - Current
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Inventory Monitoring
- Schedule Coordination
- Creative Strategies
- Crisis Communications
- Verbal and written communication
- Pre-Production Planning
- Prop management
Timeline
2nd Assistant Stage Manager
Ball State Department of Theater and Dance
08.2024 - 11.2025
Stagehand
Third Avenue Playworks
07.2024 - 08.2024
Stagehand
Production Of "Gloria"
02.2024 - 03.2024
Production Assistant
Production Of "Cabaret"
01.2024 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Theater Stage Management
Ball State University
08.2023 - Current
Stagehand
Production Of "Little Women"
08.2023 - 09.2023
Stagehand
Production Of "Wizard Of Oz"
03.2023 - 04.2023
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