Alina Rose Kliarsky
Valencia
Summary
Experienced Stage Manager with deep understanding of the process of a theatre production and backstage operations. Strengths include efficient coordination of stage activities, effective communication among cast and crew members, and adeptness in handling high-pressure situations. Proven ability to enhance performance quality through attention to detail in rehearsals, performances, and technical requirements.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Stage Manager
Romeo and Juliet
Stevenson Ranch
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Ran cues from the booth
- Kept an organized schedule of rehearsals (what we'd be doing, how long and when we'd be doing it, who we needed, when we needed them and how long we needed them)
- Took blocking notes and recorded sound and light cues
- Maintained an organized sign-in sheet to show the attendance of cast and crew
- Gave continuous time checks to actors and tech to keep everyone on time and aware
Stage Manager
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Stevenson Ranch
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Coordinated rehearsal schedules and communicated changes to cast and crew
- Oversaw backstage operations, maintaining a safe and organized environment for performers, keeping spaces clear of potential hazards (props, set pieces, actors) backstage for a safe environment for actors and stage crew.
Stage Manager
Hart Fest
Stevenson Ranch
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Oversaw backstage operations and maintained a safe backstage environment for performers
- Stage managed many pieces with other students from different schools (7 schools in total, 56 pieces in total, over 200 students not including tech)
- Communicated with booth for the entire show, ready to help when help was needed
- Answered any questions anyone had especially for participants from different schools
Stage Manager
Rancho Pico Showcase
Stevenson Ranch
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Stage Managed 7th and 8th graders (that I've never met)
- Kept them quiet backstage (surprisingly)
- Gave inexperienced junior high actors a better concept and idea of how high school productions are ran before they even graduated
Education
Theatre 3 - Junior Year
Theatre 1 - Freshman Year
Theatre 3 - Sophomore YearSkills
- Stays composed under stressful situations
- Always kind to others, no matter the circumstances
- Will stay as late as needed (for stage managing or other duties)
- Has been a stage manager ten times
- Keeps peace with everyone
- Prioritizes others' safety first
- Knows most of the lingo for headset communication
- Has experience stage managing for a musical
- Does not go against directive
- Always looking to help
- Used to note taking for actors' blocking and tech's cue sheet
- Can stage manage on deck and from booth
Additional Experience
- Stage Managed some improv shows
- Assisted in the Role About Theatre Festival (also had to manage other students and how things moved during performances)
- Stage Managed Hart Fest Showcase
- Reorganized the costume shop with Mrs. Hillhouse and Mackenzie (I know my way around campus & where everything is located)
- Helped paint & build small props for R&J (I'll will help whenever it's needed)
Timeline
Stage Manager
Romeo and Juliet
09.2025 - 11.2025
Stage Manager
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
03.2025 - 05.2025
Stage Manager
Hart Fest
02.2025 - 02.2025
Stage Manager
Rancho Pico Showcase
01.2025 - 01.2025
Theatre 3 - Junior Year
Theatre 1 - Freshman Year