Jillian Short

Ensuring all members of cast and crew are on the same page and moving at a pace to have a completed production by opening night. I work closely with the directors to ensure their production comes to life the way they envisioned it.

A volunteer position for OSF's annual Deadalus project. A collection of events raising money to help fight AIDS. I worked on the variety show with sound backstage. I ran a team of four and we ensured handheld mics and body mics were in the right place at the right time.

Assist with set up, which is generally bands or dance groups. I ensure sound check starts on time, and the performers have everything they need. At go, I introduce the act, run the deck (including audience management), ensure we end on time, tear down, and submit a report.

Myself and another assistant are responsible for tracking props, costumes, and running the deck and backstage areas for Camelot's summer musical.

Defend the Win was a concert fundraiser. At this event I managed the four musical acts through arrival, unloading and set up, sound check, performances, and tear down and clean up of the green room, stage, and venue.

For this production I picked up the rental cars, and drove the crew to locations, did the craft services shopping, and drove the crew to and from the airport and their hotel.

I ran rehearsals and made sure the rehearsal room was set up with all props and set pieces needed. Every day I sent out schedule updates and updated production paperwork as needed. I also ran cues and the stage crew once we got into technical rehearsals and performances.

I handle scheduling, run rehearsals, and manage the cast and production team while working with the director to ensure a successful production.