Adrienne Bader

Experience

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  Northwestern University

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2010

  Student Worker in Admission Operations

  Assisted the admission staff with filing, mailings, data entry, answering phones and other office support as needed.

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  Writers' Theatre

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

  Production Assistant

  Filled the role of Assistant Stage Manager for the 2010-2011 mainstage season. Productions included "She Loves Me", "Do the Hustle" and "Heartbreak House".

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  New Suit Theatre

  Aug 2011 - Nov 2011

  Stage Manager

  Stage Manager for the world premiere production of "Sizzle" by Sara Gmitter and Jason Burkett.

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  Newsweek and The Daily Beast

  Sept 2011 - Nov 2011

  Temporary Sales Assistant

  Assisting the Chicago Advertising Sales Representative by providing office support and organization. Position acquired through the New Office, New Hire temp agency.

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  Chicago Bagel Authority

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2022

  Manager

  Earned title of Manager in June, 2020. Responsible for customer relations, training new staff members, and any other tasks necessary for the smooth operation of the restaurant. ServSafe Food Handler certified, including Manager Certification (passed 11/28/2018).

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  Pegasus Players

  Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

  Stage Manager

  Stage Manager for the 25th annual Young Playwright's Festival.

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  Northwestern University

  Dec 2011 - Mar 2012

  Part-Time Reader for Undergraduate Admissions

  Performs the initial read on applications for admission to the Northwestern University undergraduate schools.

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  The Music Theatre Company

  Feb 2012 - May 2012

  Assistant Stage Manager

  Assistant Stage Manager for "Pippin", dir. Jessica Redish

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  Soul Theatre

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  Assistant Stage Manager
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  Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

  Jul 2012 - Apr 2013

  Stage Manager

  Stage Manager for "The Marvelous Wonderettes" (Sept. 2012, Dir. Lauren Rawitz) and "Accomplice (March 2013, Dir. Robin Hughes)

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  Northwestern University

  Dec 2012 - Mar 2013

  Part-Time Reader for Undergraduate Admissions

  Same as previous

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  The Music Theatre Company

  Apr 2013 - May 2013

  Audience Services Manager

  Responsible for the management of volunteer ushers, facilities maintenance and customer service in a professional theater.

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  Chicago Folks Operetta

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Stage Manager

  Stage Manager for the production of Franz Lehar's "The Land of Smiles" (dir. Elizabeth Margolius) Involves the coordination of 20 cast member, a 20 piece orchestra and 4 professional ballet dancers

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  Step Up Productions

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Stage Manager

  Stage Manager for Step Up Productions presentations of "The BenchMark" and "HoliDAZE" at the Athenaeum Theater in Chicago, IL.

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  Drury Lane Oakbrook Theater

  Dec 2013 - Mar 2014

  EMC Assistant Stage Manager/Deck Crew

  EMC Asst. Stage Manager for the rehearsal, tech and preview period of "Young Frankenstein", then transitioned onto the deck crew for the duration of performances.

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  Northwestern University

  Dec 2013 - Mar 2014

  Part-Time Reader for Undergraduate Admissions

  Same as previous.

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  Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

  Young Performer Supervisor

  Responsible for the young performers in productions of "Les Miserables" (spring 2014) and "Billy Elliot" (spring 2015), both directed by Rachel Rockwell

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  The Marriott Theatre

  Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

  Young Performer Supervisor

  In charge of the 9 young performers in the Marriott's production of "The King and I" directed by Nick Bowling.

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  Northwestern University

  Dec 2014 - Mar 2015

  Part-Time Reader for Undergraduate Admissions

  Same as in previous years

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  Chicago Shakespeare Theater

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Young Performer Supervisor

  Supervisor for young performers in CST's production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" and a workshop of "Bedknobs and Broomsticks"

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  The Marriott Theatre

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Young Performer Supervisor

  Supervisor for the Young Performers in Marriott Theatre's production of "Elf".

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  Northwestern University

  Dec 2015 - Feb 2016

  Part-Time Reader

  Same as in previous years.

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  The Marriott Theatre

  Mar 2016 - Apr 2016

  Set/Wardrobe Crew

  Set and Wardrobe crew member for TYA Production of new musical "Cinderella... After the Ball" directed by Scott Weinstein

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  Lyric Opera of Chicago

  Apr 2016 - May 2016

  Young Performer Supervisor

  Responsible for the 16 young performers in the Lyric's production of "The King and I" directed by Lee Blakeley.

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  Lyric Opera of Chicago

  Jul 2016 - May 2019

  Stage Manager, Asst. Stage Manager and Super Captain

  Stage Manager for the Lyric Unlimited world premiere production of "Jason and the Argonauts", a short opera for four singers and four musicians. Public performances at the Vittum Theater in mid-August 2017, then touring Chicago schools as part of the "Opera in Our Neighborhoods" program in that fall. Directed by Loren Meeker.Assistant Stage Manager and Super Captain for Lyric Unlimited's Chicago premiere of "Charlie Parker's Yardbird", performing at the Harris theater March 24-26 2017. Directed by Ron Daniels.Assistant Stage Manager for Lyric Unlimited's "Chicago Voices: Community Created Performances". Performing at the Harris Theater Sunday, September 10th 2017. Directed by Jess McLeod.Assistant Stage manager for Lyric Unlimited's "Fellow Travelers". Performing at the Athenaeum Theater March 17-25th 2018. Directed by Kevin Newbury.Assistant Stage Manager for Lyric Unlimited's "EmpowerYouth", a joint project with the Chicago Urban League. Directed by Jess McLeod, performing at the Civic Opera House May 31st 2018.Assistant Stage Manager for Lyric Unlimited's "EmpowerYouth: We Got Next", a joint project with the Chicago Urban League. Directed by Tony Santiago, performing at Truman College May 17th 2019. Show less

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  TimeLine Theatre Company

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Young Performer Supervisor

  Young performer supervisor for the US Premiere of "The Last Wife" by Kate Hennig. Responsible for the safety and supervision of 4 young performers ages 10-16 throughout the rehearsal and performance process. Directed by Nick Bowling.

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  Northwestern University

  Dec 2016 - Feb 2017

  Part-Time Reader

  Same as in previous years.

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  Chicago Opera Theater

  Apr 2017 - now

  Stage Manager

  Assistant Stage Manager - "The Perfect American" April 2017Assistant Stage Manager - "Elizabeth Cree" February 2018Assistant Stage Manager - "Iolanta" November 2018Assistant Stage Manager - "Moby Dick" April 2019Assistant Stage Manager - "Freedom Ride" (World Premiere) February 2020Assistant Stage Manager - "Taking Up Serpents" February 2021Assistant Stage Manager - "La Hija de Rappaccini" April 2021Assistant Stage Manager - "Carmen" in Concert, September 2021Assistant Stage Manager - "Becoming Santa Claus" December 2021Assistant Stage Managr - "Quamino's Map" (World Premiere) April 2022Production Stage Manager - "King Roger" November 2022Assistant Stage Manager - "Albert Herring" January 2023Assistant Stage Manager - "The Life and Death(s) of Alan Turning" March 2023 Show less

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  Goodman Theatre

  May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Young Performer Supervisor

  Young Performer Supervisor for the Goodman Theatre's production of "Ah, Wilderness". Directed by Steve Scott.

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  The Marriott Theatre

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2017

  Young Performer Supervisor

  Young Performer Supervisor for The Marriott Theater's Production of "Newsies: The Broadway Musical". Directed by Alex Sanchez.

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  Northwestern University

  Dec 2017 - Feb 2018

  Part-Time Reader

  Same as in previous years

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  Northwestern University

  Dec 2018 - Mar 2019

  Part-Time Reader

  Same as in previous years. Part-time application reader for Northwestern University's Department of Undergraduate Admission.

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  DePaul University

  Feb 2019 - Mar 2019

  Stage Manager

  Stage Manager for DePaul University School of Music's Production of "Hansel and Gretel". Directed by Harry Silverstein. Performed at the Merle Reskin Theatre March 15-17th 2019.

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  Indianapolis Opera

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Assistant Stage Manager

  Assistant Stage Manager for Indianapolis Opera's Production of "Elixir of Love". Directed by Scott Parry. Performing at the Booth Tarkington Civic Theater, November 15-17 2019.Assistant Stage Manager for Indianapolis Opera's Production of "Don Giovanni". Directed by Scott Skiba. Due to perform at the Tobias Theater ("The Toby") March 20-22 2020, performances cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreak one week before opening.

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  Northwestern University

  Nov 2019 - Feb 2020

  Part-Time Reader

  Same as in previous years. Part-time application reader for Northwestern University's Department of Undergraduate Admission.

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  Scenario Two Limited

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2019

  Assistant Stage Manager

  Assistant Stage Manager for Scenario-Two's production of "The Light in the Piazza" featuring Renee Fleming. Presented at Lyric Opera House December 14-29th, 2019. Directed by Daniel Evans.

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  Northwestern University

  Jan 2021 - now

  Part-Time Reader

  Same as in previous years. Part-time application reader for Northwestern University's Department of Undergraduate Admission.

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  Seattle Opera

  Sept 2022 - May 2024

  Stage Manager

  Assistant Stage Manager - "Tristan and Isolde" October 2022Assistant Stage Manager - "Das Rheingold" August 2023Stage Manager - "The Barber of Seville" May 2024

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  Opera Colorado

  Apr 2023 - May 2023

  Assistant Stage Manager

  Assistant Stage Manger - "Turandot" May 2023

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  Lyric Opera of Chicago

  Oct 2023 - now

  Stage Manager