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Zoe Branson

Zoe Branson

Stage Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Forever committed to facilitating artistic voices.

  • Education

    • Western Carolina University

      2016 - 2019
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General A+

      Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Honors College, Work Study Positions with On-Campus Theater While at Western Carolina University, I worked on many large-scale productions, connected with skilled professionals, expanded my horizons as a stage manager, and graduated in 3.5 years with the knowledge and skills needed to operate successfully in this industry.

  • Experience

    • Acadia Repertory Theatre

      Jun 2019 - Sept 2019
      Stage Manager

      I stage-managed four productions, working closely with the directors and designers to ensure all rehearsals, construction, and performances ran smoothly.

    • Western Carolina University

      Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
      Stage Manager

      Just after graduating, my University hired me back as a professional to stage-manage an adaptation of Hamlet that was written and directed by the Dean of the College of Fine Arts. Uniquely, this production process included two days of film shoots and live camera projections. We very luckily completed this production just before the pandemic.

    • Acadia Repertory Theatre

      Jun 2021 - Sept 2021
      Stage Manager

      I stage-managed four productions, working closely with the directors to oversee all design, construction, rehearsal processes, and performances throughout the season. i ran all rehearsals and performances, often as the only member of stage management at the company.

    • Live & In Color

      Sept 2021 - Sept 2021
      Stage Manager

      I managed a workshop for a new musical. We rehearsed and performed the full-length libretto within two weeks. Additionally, I was able to create a sound design for the performances at the request of the director and co-writer.

    • BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN THEATRE FOUNDATION

      Nov 2021 - Dec 2021
      Stage Manager

      This was a Zoom-based Christmas show aimed at a younger audience, and I stage-managed this production. Our show, entitled ELVES 2.0, ran for about two dozen performances and brought a unique, theatrical experience to many children in the midst of the pandemic.

    • American Players Theatre

      Mar 2022 - Sept 2022
      Assistant Company Manager

      The Company Manager and I oversaw the housing accommodations and operational needs of over 300 employees on a day-to-day basis.

    • IMMEDIATE THEATRE PROJECT

      Oct 2022 - Dec 2022
      Tour Manager

      I was the sole stage manager and tour manager for It's A Wonderful Life. I was responsible for our scheduling, running rehearsals, supervising our script, load-in and load-out procedures, communicating with venues, securing our housing accommodations, and calling cues during performances. We traveled up and down the East Coast, performing our show at about a dozen incredible venues.

    • The Glimmerglass Festival

      Apr 2023 - Aug 2023
      Company Management Supervisor

      In this position, I was a team leader for the Company Management department. Our team of nine oversaw the housing and transportation arrangements for the entire company, totaling about 400 employees.

    • Western Carolina University

      Sept 2023 - Oct 2023
      Stage Manager

      I stage-managed The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow while mentoring a team of theater majors throughout the production process.

    • Toledo Opera

      Jan 2024 - Feb 2024
      Assistant Stage Manager

      I was an ASM for Toledo Opera's production of Romeo and Juliette.

    • The Glimmerglass Festival

      Apr 2024 - Aug 2024
      Company Management Supervisor

    • Maltz Jupiter Theatre

      Aug 2024 - now
      Assistant Production Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications