Marci Skolnick

Experience

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  Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Stage Manager
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  Actors'​ Equity Association

  Jan 2002 - now

  Stage Manager
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  National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2014

  Production Stage Manager

  I organize things in Yiddish

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  Hudson valley Shakespeare Festival

  Apr 2004 - Sept 2008

  Assistant Stage Manager
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  Foster Entertainment

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Stage Manager Puppetry of the Penis
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  Bed Bug Busters NY

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Small Business Owner

  Co ran a small business that focused on cleaning, purging and organizing clients lives and apartments in order for those apartments to be exterminated for bed bugs.Used priniciples of professional organizing to help declutter and organize small areas into harmonious, livable spaces that work efficiently for clients both during the time of extermination, and going forward into normal life.

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  New York Times Travel Show

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2018

  Stage Manager

  ♦️Managing the Europe stage which highlights European travel opportunities and presents European cultural experiences such as regional music and folk dancing.♦️Ensure on time performances in a tightly packed schedule for thousands of convention goers ♦️Facilitating needs of individual speakers and performance groups with respect to audio visual needs ♦️Liaising with local IATSE crew members to make sure individual performer needs are met

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  Culture Project Women Center Stage Festival

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Stage Manager
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  Stage Managers Association

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  • Treasurer

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  • Treasurer

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  • Treasurer

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
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  Theatre for a New Audience

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2011

  Assistant Stage Manager

  Shlemiel the First

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  Psycho Therapy

  Dec 2011 - May 2012

  Production Stage Manager

  Production Stage Manager

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  Bullet for Adolf

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  Assistant Stage Manager
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  Bronx Opera

  Dec 2012 - Jan 2013

  Production Stage Manager

  Rossini's La Gazza Ladra

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  Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  Street Operations

  Street operations-lighting, crowd control, general event management for the annual inflation event the day before Thanksgiving as well as talent organization, starting line and step off duties for the annual parade.

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  Himself and Nora

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  Production Stage Manager
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  F#%KING UP EVERYTHING

  Feb 2013 - Jul 2013

  Production Stage Manager

  I organized hipsters with puppets and a live band

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  Himself and Nora

  Apr 2013 - May 2013

  Production Stage Manager
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  Heartbreaker

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Production Stage Manager
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  Nightmare Alley

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

  Production Stage Manager
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  Bikeman

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  Stage Manager

  A beautiful 9/11 play.

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  Queen of Mean

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Stage Manager
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  54: the musical

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2014

  Stage Manager

  An exciting reading of a fabulous new disco musical

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  Opera House Arts

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Production Stage Manager

  Stage Managing Romeo and Juliet in rep with R&J&Z (think Romeo, Juliet and ZOMBIES!!!)

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  National Alliance for Musical Theatre

  Oct 2014 - Oct 2014

  Production Stage Manager

  PSMing the NAMT reading of new musical Mary Marie directed by Daniella Topol and MDed by Nathan Dame

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  York Theatre Company

  Oct 2014 - Nov 2014

  PSM of the 100th Mufti of Sondheim's little known gem Saturday Night directed by Stafford Arima PSM for an updated musical version of Dinner at Eight by Julie Gilbert, Frank Evans and Ben Schaecter

  • Production Stage Manager

    Oct 2014 - Nov 2014

  • Production Stage Manager

    Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
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  Slaughterhouse Five

  Mar 2015 - Apr 2015

  Production Stage Manager

  Slaughterhouse Five, directed by Gabriel Barre and starring Bobby Steggert is an industry reading produced by Somerled Charitable Foundation

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  The Public Theater

  Mar 2015 - Jan 2017

  Assistant Stage Manager on the Public's Studio series production of Fidelis Stage managed a reading of TEENAGE DICK by Mike Lew, directed by Hal Brooks.

  • Assistant Stage Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Stage Manager

    Mar 2015 - Mar 2015
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  Masterworks Theater Company

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

  Assistant Stage Manager

  Assistant Stage Manager for the Glass Menagerie, directed by Christopher Scott. PSM- C. Renee Alexander

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  World Science Festival

  May 2015 - Jun 2015

  Stage Manager

  Stage Managing Pioneers in Science at the New School and World Science University at CUNY.

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  Speigeltent at Bard SummerScape

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Production Stage Manager

  Stage managing an exciting summer of cabaret, dance and performance, curated by Justin Vivian Bond, all housed in an authentic wooden Spiegeltent.

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  Goodspeed Musicals

  Sept 2015 - Nov 2015

  Production Stage Manager

  PSM of the new musical INDIAN JOE by Elizabeth Davis, directed by Kim Weild, at the Norma Terris

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  Kitchen Theatre Company

  Jan 2016 - Feb 2016

  Assistant Stage Manager

  Running the deck for Peter and the Starcatcher!

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  Bard College

  Mar 2016 - Apr 2016

  Production Stage Manager

  Stage Managing Don Juan, directed by Ashley Tata

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  Hudson valley Shakespeare Festival

  Apr 2016 - Sept 2017

  Production Stage Manager

  Production Stage Managing an exciting regional Shakespeare season. 2017 season includes:Twelfth Night directed by Moritz von StuelpnagelThe Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Davis McCallumPride and Prejudice, adapted by Kate Hamill, directed by Amanda DehnertThe General from America by Richard Nelson, directed by Penny MetropulosLoves' Labours' Lost directed by Ian Belknap

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  The Pearl Theatre Company

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

  Production Stage Manager

  Stage Managing the US premiere of Public Enemy, directed by Hal Brooks

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  BAZ A Musical Mash-up

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Production Stage Manager

  Stage managing a musical at the Palazzo Theatre in the Palazzo Hotel in Las Vegas. Baz is a mash=up of 3 Baz Luhrman films: Romeo+Juliet, The Moulin Rouge and The Great Gatsby, with choreography inspired by Strictly Ballroom.Helping to synthesize all aspects of a complicated technical production to give an audience the best entertainment event possible. Creating a supportive on stage and backstage culture of actors, technicians, musicians etc allowing creatives to feel safe and consistent in a fast paced, ever changing environment. Show less

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  Bard College

  Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

  Production Stage Manager

  Stage Managing SKIN OF OUR TEETH, directed by Jordan Fein, with Bard College theatre undergrads.

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  Le Reve the Dream at Wynn Las Vegas

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Assistant Stage Manager

  ♦️️ Relief stage management help in a very large scale circus production created by Franco Dragone. ♦️️ Supervise backstage operations including scene shifts, performer rigging, performer and crew traffic etc♦️️ Create and maintain daily lineup information indicating who performs in what roles nightly♦️️ Integrating small actions into big results at a big body of water in the Wynn.

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  Spiegelworld

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Stage Manager

  Facilitating exciting stories by pushing the boundaries of comedy and circus.

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  Gwen Stefani: Just a Girl

  Jun 2018 - Mar 2020

  Show Caller

  • Created and maintained a production book which accurately represents the nightly execution of a large-scale pop music performance.• Create and distribute documentation to a 50+ person production crew to assist with accurate backstage movements of large scenic elements, stage props, curtains, smoke, CO2 and other special effects.• Managed the nightly flow of show for correct timing of all production elements including lights, playback sound, scenic and prop elements, performer and dancer movements. • Ensured audiences see highest quality performances on a nightly basis by executing a safe and accurate run of show Show less

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  Blue Man Group

  Nov 2018 - now

  Stage Manager
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  Cirque du Soleil - Zumanity

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Assistant Stage Manager
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  The Xperience the Christina Aguilera Residency

  May 2019 - Mar 2020

  Show Caller

  ♦️Show calling a large scale pop music residency at the Zappos Theater in Las Vegas. ♦️I use my front of house view to keep a close eye on consistency and quality of all technical and artistic aspects of a large show with many moving parts. ♦️I lead all major departments in delivering a consistent show giving the audience the best possible experience night to night while also watching performers and crew safety. ♦️Hanging out with lots of confetti and lasers.

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  Menopause, The Musical

  Jun 2019 - Feb 2020

  Stage Manager

  ♦️️ Facilitated communication between creatives and production to ensure production deadlines were met and executed according to AEA rules♦️️ Oversaw a team of stage managers in the day to day operations of a long running production♦️️ Managed the nightly flow of show for correct timing of all production elements ♦️️ Maintained the original artistic vision as executed by the director, choreographer and designers through maintenance rehearsals♦️️ Distributed nightly reports of rehearsals or performances to all necessary parties, citing needs for physical maintenance and rehearsals, as well as audience response Show less

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  Eagles Hotel California Tour

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2023

  Road Manager

  Road Manager for the Orchestra and Choir on the Eagles Hotel California Tour. ♦️ Responsible for the integration of 40 local orchestra and 20 local choir members into existing touring party framework, including all venue logistics and protocols, security clearances, and rehearsal and performance material distribution♦️ Facilitate show flow and manage appearance of guest musicians on stage for performance, including coordinating safety concerns with large moving scenic elements.♦️ Liaise with orchestra contractors in major local cities to secure a contract between local chapters of the American Federation of Musicians Union and the existing tour for use of local musicians, and assist in prompt payment for services rendered.♦️ Liaise with choir contractors from major universities in local cities to secure the participation of volunteer university choir students in each city ♦️ Integrate all tour policies and procedures with local AFM and IATSE union rules. Show less

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  Freelance

  Apr 2020 - now

  Show Caller, Stage Manager for Virtual Events

  Managing benefits, workshops, award ceremonies, play readings, performances and other live events on virtual platforms.♦︎ scheduling and managing platforms such as zoom, zoom webinar and streamyard to broadcast livestreams♦︎ managing tech checks with performers and presenters to assist with lighting, sound and internet streaming issues♦︎ creating presentations of slides, videos and sound cues to augment presentations for clarity and theatricality♦︎ organizing all the aspects of live event managements- schedules, communication, call sheets, etc, remotely♦︎ calling remote event cues for pacing and clarity in order to create successful events Show less

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  The Space Las Vegas

  Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

  Production Manager

  ♦︎ Manage the advance of shows and events both produced and presented by the venue from first client contact to the post show thank you note♦︎ Liaise with technical heads of department to accurately answer client questions about the physical and technical capabilities of the venue in order to present the highest quality show possible♦︎ Communicate constantly evolving staffing and training needs to a rotating roster of 25+ freelance technicians in order to staff events efficiently ♦︎ Supervise aesthetic quality of live entertainment offerings with an audience of 50+ people which simultaneously live steam to digital audiences of 100+ unique sign ons♦︎ Discover and cultivate emerging production talent in the Las Vegas entertainment world to add to the ongoing roster of freelancers♦︎ Supervise and show call the cabaret show, Mondays Dark which presents 10-15 singers, a 9 piece band, hosted by Mark Shunock, which gives $10k to a local charity on a bi-monthly basis Show less

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  Usher the Las Vegas Residency

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  Production Stage Manager/Show Caller

  ✦ Participating in the creation of a new residency at the Colosseum✦ Working in tandem with a second team on an immersive theatrical preshow taking place immediately before the mainstage show✦ Managing the safety of 40 performers and 30 on stage crew members by carefully and responsibly calling automation cues consistently✦ Integrating all production aspects of a large scale Las Vegas residency

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  Usher: My Way Residency

  Jul 2022 - Dec 2023

  Production Stage Manager/Show Caller

  ✦ Participating in the re-creation and adaptation of a residency at the Dolby Live Theater✦ Managing the safety of 40 performers, dancers, on stage band members and 30 on stage crew members by carefully and responsibly calling automation cues consistently✦ Integrating nightly surprise guest performers into an existing framework by managing nightly sound checks, tech checks, and having nightly crew meeting to integrate new guest specific tech and artistic elements into the show ✦ Integrating all production aspects of a large scale Las Vegas residency ✦ maintaining a changing and evolving setlist to keep a headliner, band, dancers and technicians consistently on the same page Show less

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  Bert Kreischer

  Nov 2023 - now

  Tour Manager

  ✦ Advancing all needs of a stand up comedy tour playing arena in the United States including all front of house and back of house needs✦ Coordinate transportation for 3 trucks and 3 buses carrying 15 crew and 5 talent members including organizing routing and providing arena parking directions, maps etc✦ Organize and execute nightly VIP meet and greets for 100+ patrons, friends, and others✦ Advance activities for talent to enjoy in various cities across the country✦ Coordinate security in and around arena venues across the country to keep performers, crew and patrons safe✦ Manage nightly guest list tickets and passes✦ Coordinate and advance hotel stays for performers and crew across the country Show less

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  Taylor Tomlinson

  Oct 2024 - now

  Tour Manager

  ✦ Organize all aspects of a tour of theaters in both national and international markets✦ Advance all aspects of tour from production, front of house and back of house needs✦ Create, maintain and execute sound and video cues using Qlab✦ Secure flights for up to 10 people to and from performance venues and related events✦ Secure ground transportation for performers and tour personnel in all markets✦ Help settle shows with promoter and house✦ Organize and maintain guest list nightly✦ Coordinate meals and activities for tour personnel Show less