Midsummer Night’s Dream - April 17, 2014, Seattle Center
Author: William Shakespeare
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Stage Director
Annie Laureau Assistant Stage Director Leila Jacobson Technical Director Rick Mackenzie Costume Designer Kelly McDonald Stage Management Anna Gustafson I was responsible for setting up the rehearsal space - which in this case was an outdoor lawn in Seattle Center. I wheeled over the rehearsal props and set up the rehearsal space. I managed the logistics for daily rehearsals, and scheduled costume fittings, making sure everyone showed up when and where they were supposed to. I sent out written reports at the end of every rehearsal with notes on what was covered, and anything that was decided or changed that may affect the other designers. I was responsible for leading tech rehearsals including a cue-to-cue and a run in real time. Once the show opened I was responsible for making sure the stage is set - all the props and costumes are store in the correct places and the actors are ready backstage. I was responsible for assisting with backstage prop handoffs, quick costume changes and preparing scene transitions. At the end of every show I sent out a report of how it went. Additionally, I coordinated a shuttle to take the student actors to and from campus at the right times. |
The Memory of Water - January 14, 2014, Cornish Annex Theater
Author: Shelagh Stephenson
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Stage Director
Makaela Pollock Producers Ellen Boyle, Kate Myre, Lisa Norman Dialect Coach Kayla Walker Technical Director & Designer Rick Mackenzie Composer Andre Couture Stage Management Anna Gustafson Assistant Stage Management Victoria McNaughton What made this production unique is that the cast was entirely made up of teachers at Cornish College of the Arts. That was part of the mission of the Operating Theater was to encourage students in the theatre department to come to rehearsals and see the process of building a show. I was responsible for setting up the rehearsal rooms and the theatre space. I managed the logistics for daily rehearsals, and schedule costume fittings. I sent out reports at the end of every rehearsal with notes that may affect the other designers. I led tech rehearsals including a cue-to-cue and a real time run, Once the show opened I was responsible for making sure the stage is set, communicating to the house manager, and calling the light and sound cues. At the end of each performance I sent out a report to designers and producers. |
Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme - October 18, 2013, Cornish Playhouse
Author: Molière
Music by: Jean-Baptiste Lully
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Conductor
Stephen Stubbs Stage Director Makaela Pollock Producer Andrew Walker Choreography Anna Mansbridge Chorus Master Adam Burdick Costume Design Christine Meyers Lighting Design Marnie Cummings Scenic Design Pete Rush Stage Management Anna Gustafson This show was a collaboration between Cornish College's early music program, theater department and performance production department. I managed the logistics for daily rehearsals, and scheduled costume fittings. I sent out reports at the end of each rehearsal with notes on what was covered, and anything that was decided or changed that may affect the other designers (costumes, props, lighting, sound, projections etc). I led tech rehearsals that included:
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Trouble in Mind - June 21, 2013, Intiman Theater Festival, Seattle, WA
Author: Alice Childress
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Stage Director
Valerie Curtis-Newton Lighting Design Andrew D. Smith Stage Management Stina Lotti Assistant Stage Management Anna Gustafson & Whitney Brite As an assistant stage manager for this production I was a part of a stage management team. communicative link between the director, the designers and the cast to make sure that everything goes smoothly from the first read-through to final performance. I was responsible for helping to set up the rehearsal rooms and the theatre space. I assisted with rehearsal room setup - taping out the set on the floor, arranging rehearsal props and costumes, taking line notes, and attending weekly meetings. I was responsible for helping backstage during tech rehearsals that included a cue-to-cue and a real-time run. During the show I assisted with prop handoffs, costume changes, and scenic transitions as needed. I reported any broken props or costumes to the appropriate people and help to reset the stage at the end of each performance. |
We Won’t Pay! We Won’t Pay! - May 24, 2013, Intiman Theater Festival, Seattle WA
Author: Dario Fo
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Stage Director
Jane Nichols Stage Management Stina Lotti Assistant Stage Management Anna Gustafson & Whitney Brite This production was a part of the summer theater festival at Intiman theater in 2013. I helped out with this show and Trouble in Mind (see above). My duties were the same for both productions. |
These Streets: A Rock n Roll Story - Feb 21, 2013, ACT Theater, Seattle, WA
Conceived by Gretta Harley and Sarah Rudinoff
Written by Gretta Harley, Sarah Rudinoff, and Elizabeth Kenny
Photos by Charles Peterson
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tage Director
Amy Poisson The Band Gretta Harley - Guitar, Vocals Mitch Ebert - Drums Fiia Mcgann - Bass,Vocals Ron Nine - Guitar, Vocals Costume Design Christine Meyers Lighting Design Marnie Cummings Scenic Design Pete Rush Stage Management Anna Gustafson These Streets was an unconventional theatrical play and history project, inspired by women rock musicians in Seattle during the famed grunge years. I was responsible for setting up the rehearsal rooms and the theatre space. I managed the logistics for daily rehearsals, and scheduled costume fittings. I sent out written reports at the end of every rehearsal with notes on what was covered, and anything that was decided or changed that may affect the other designers (costumes, props, lighting, sound etc). I was responsible for leading tech rehearsals. During the run I was responsible for making sure the stage is set, communicating with the house manager, and finally I calling the light and sound cues from the booth overlooking the stage. At the end of every show I sent out a report of how it went. |
Venus and Adonis - Nov 15, 2012, Cornish Opera Theater, Seattle, WA
by: John Blow
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Conductor
Stephen Stubbs Production James Darrah Projection and Visual Design Susie J. Lee Lighting Design Connie Yun Costume Design Christine Meyers Stage Management Anna Gustafson I managed the logistics for daily rehearsals, and scheduled costume fittings. I sent out reports at the end of each rehearsal with notes on what was covered, and anything that was decided or changed that may affect the other designers (costumes, props, lighting, sound, projections etc). I led tech rehearsals that included:
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood - April 10, 2012 Cornish Playhouse, Seattle, WA
Novel By: Charles Dickens
Musical Adaptation: Rupert Holmes
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Music Direction
David Close Stage Director Rich Gray & Kathryn Van Meter Costume Design Mary Chisholm & Amie Ro Lighting Design Amber Hood Stage Management Anna Gustafson This show was unique in that there were multiple possible endings determined by an audience vote. So we had to prepare everything for each possible ending, and be ready to call the show based on that audience's choice. I won the Kennedy Center award for Excellence in Stage Management. A representative from the Kennedy Center came out to see the show and evaluate us for talent, and invited me to come to New York for a Stage Management competition which I declined in favor of continuing to work. |