Samantha Sorin

• Assist Drama Department Chair/Season Producer / Co - Head of Stage Management and Associate Chair of Drama, Production / Co-Head of Stage Management with any projects to ensure seamless execution of the Drama Department or any external events • Manage and oversee the check-out of properties with student directors and faculty independent projects in support of the production’s/event’s needs • Assist the Properties Supervisor in maintaining the props and furniture storage area, inventory, and fabrication of props for various productions

• Worked with Producers, Production Manager, Associate Production Manager, Production Office Manager, and in collaboration with designers, technical staff, and managers to ensure technical elements of each production are completed in a timely safe manner and within budget. • Worked in collaboration with the full theatre organization to support the Pacific Playwrights Festival; a three-day annual festival that produces seven plays in staged readings and full productions. Historically this festival has produced over 130 new plays nationwide.

• Worked in a team with the Producer in overseeing the full execution and support of the Artistic Director’s vision and the show’s budget / artistic needs. • Worked with the Producer & Artistic Director to develop relationships with potential donors or VIP personnel • Generated and managed a production calendar and meeting minutes/reports to ensure project milestones were delivered. • Collaborated with Marketing Director in PR and outreach of the production to new audience diversity & demographics. • Planned, organized, and executed opening night invitation only reception.

• Served as the sole orchestra manager for all rehearsals, concerts, and events to guarantee the smooth and efficient operations of a 3-week festival for over 70 musicians and five conductors performing in 3 operas, 2 musicals, and 6 concerts. • Worked in liaison with the Music Director, Administrative Director, and Production Director to manage the repertoire and instruments of the festivals. • Collaborated with the Chamber Music Coordinator scheduling musicians for chamber rehearsals and workshops.

• Managed the execution of over 20 productions with cast sizes ranging 3- 65 on various productions of theatre, fashion, dance, opera, orchestras, and conferences from pre-production to post- production with crew sizes ranging from 1 – 15 people in English and French. • Established a collaborative team environment with directors, designers, actors, and managers while ensuring the health & safety of the team daily. • Produced a production calendar and created show rehearsal schedules to assist in the execution of meeting deadlines and that assured that rehearsals ran on time. • Maintained and preserved production paperwork, reports, and a show prompt book; calling of cues in performances for all technical aspects. • Processed daily rehearsal and performance reports. Distributed notes from production meetings with the creative team • When not managing the project, assisted the manager in a strong support role as a team player.