Year of professional experience
Rachel Kemper
Vernon,Canada
Summary
Hands-on experience in stage management, lighting, sound mixing, and props management across school, community, and festival productions showcases a strong foundation in technical and collaborative skills. Proven leadership abilities in synchronizing productions from planning through execution ensure seamless performance.
Overview
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Work History
ASM, Legally Blonde
Powerhouse Theatre
2025 - Current
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Lighting & Sound Trainee
Towne Theatre
01.2025 - Current
- Hands-on training in live event operation, including lighting board operation, sound mixing, and setup for small-scale concerts and productions.
- Gained experience troubleshooting technical issues in real time and running smooth performances under mentorship.
ASM
27th Street Theatre Company
2025 - Current
- The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Stage Crew, The Play That Goes Wrong
Powerhouse Theatre
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted with complex set transitions and backstage coordination in a fast-paced production.
- Supported technical team in troubleshooting and adapting set pieces during live performance to maintain timing and safety.
Stage Manager, Neil Simon Act III
Powerhouse Theatre
2025 - 2025
- One Act Comedies by Neil Simon — Stage Manager, Act III
- Independently stage managed a one-act play, coordinating cast and crew and maintaining all backstage responsibilities without direct supervision.
Props Master / Assistant Lighting Designer
27th Street Theatre Company
2025 - 2025
- Flirts, Fails, and Freshmen
- Managed props and backstage setup for school performances and two touring festivals (BCNTS 2025, Goodwill Shakespeare Festival 2025), adapting to multiple venues with different technical requirements.
Assistant to Props Master
Powerhouse Theatre
2025 - 2025
- Ophelia Chooses
- Helped organize and track props for a new production, ensuring seamless scene transitions.
Stage Manager
27th Street Theatre Company
2024 - 01.2024
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical
- Managed a cast of 50 actors and 10 technicians across 14 performances.
- Coordinated rehearsals, maintained production paperwork, and oversaw backstage logistics for smooth communication between cast and crew.
- Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
Follow Spot / ASM
27th Street Theatre Company
2024 - 2024
- Something Rotten
- Operated follow spot with precision for musical numbers.
- Assisted stage management with cueing and backstage coordination.
Follow Spot Operator
27th Street Theatre Company
2024 - 2024
- She Kills Monsters
- Executed lighting cues in collaboration with the technical team, ensuring consistency across performances.
Education
High School Diploma - Theatre Production, Drama, Stagecraft
W.L. Seaton Secondary School
Vernon, BC06.2026
Skills
- Rehearsal and cue management
- Lighting & Sound: Follow spot operation, cue sequencing, assistant lighting design, QLab, ETC Ion, sound mixing for small-scale live events
- Props & Set: Organization, tracking, backstage management of props, scene transitions
- Event Coordination: Performer management, logistics, and backstage problem-solving
- Soft Skills: Leadership, communication, adaptability, creative problem-solving under pressure
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Lighting & Sound Trainee
Towne Theatre
01.2025 - Current
Stage Crew, The Play That Goes Wrong
Powerhouse Theatre
01.2025 - Current
ASM, Legally Blonde
Powerhouse Theatre
2025 - Current
ASM
27th Street Theatre Company
2025 - Current
Stage Manager, Neil Simon Act III
Powerhouse Theatre
2025 - 2025
Props Master / Assistant Lighting Designer
27th Street Theatre Company
2025 - 2025
Assistant to Props Master
Powerhouse Theatre
2025 - 2025
Stage Manager
27th Street Theatre Company
2024 - 01.2024
Follow Spot / ASM
27th Street Theatre Company
2024 - 2024
Follow Spot Operator
27th Street Theatre Company
2024 - 2024
High School Diploma - Theatre Production, Drama, Stagecraft
W.L. Seaton Secondary School