Paisley A. Wanamaker
Stage Manager & Theatre Educator
Portfolio - Stage Management
The Girl with the Ivory Ankle
Co-Directors Andree O'Shea & Elizabeth Crase
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Stage Manager
Orphan Girl Community Theatre
Cast of 27, Crew of 3
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Unique Elements
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First staging of an original musical, with 3 weeks of rehearsal.
- Designed to tour.
- Shadow Puppetry
The TEN24 Festival
Producing Director Elizabeth Crase
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Production Manager
Orphan Girl Community Theatre
10 Directors, Cast of 40, Crew of 16
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Unique Elements
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Annual Festival: 10 plays are written, rehearsed and performed within a 24-hour period.
- 11 rehearsal locations
- 4 meals were provided.
The Harvest
Written by Jason Pyette
Directed/Produced by Jackie Vetter
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Stage Manager
Anaconda Ensemble Theatre
Cast of 8, Crew of 6
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Unique Elements
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Box set
- Older light board - all cues were changed with switches and levers
- New theatre company
- Second staging of the script
Odyssey of the Stars
Photo: Tommy Martino Set: John Shaffner Lights: Mike Post, Terry Jorgenson
Photo: Tommy Martino Set: John Shaffner Lights: Mike Post, Terry Jorgenson
Produced by John Shaffner
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Stage Manager
University of Montana - Missoula, MT
Cast of 95, Crew of 9
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Unique Elements
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Live award show
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Many disparate casts from many performance groups
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Projected video
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Flying elements
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Two day rehearsal time
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Last minute set changes
Call of the Wild
Photos: Ryan Brennecke Costumes: Justin Freeney Lights: Aurrora Watkins Makeup: Sara Kutz-Yeager Props: Gracie Ruiz Scenic: Ashley Milleson
The full Movement Matrix could be shortened to summarized who was called when during the movement and fight calls, collectively called the Safety Call/
The set and props design were naturally styled. Many props doubled as foley props, and all were preset onstage. There was no intermission.
Photos: Ryan Brennecke Costumes: Justin Freeney Lights: Aurrora Watkins Makeup: Sara Kutz-Yeager Props: Gracie Ruiz Scenic: Ashley Milleson
Written by Ian Frank
Based on the book by Jack London
Directed by Michael Beverley
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Stage Manager
University of Montana - Missoula, MT
Cast of 12, Crew of 7
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Unique Elements
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90 minute non-stop show in the round, with four multi-level platform stages in audience
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30 masks & puppets
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All music played by onstage cast
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Three captains, many complex fight and movement scenes
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Indoor & outdoor rehearsals
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Audience involvement & clean up
Dance in Concert
Photos: Ridley Hudson Lights: Terry Jorgenson, Mike Post, Jason Bernardi Costumes: Alessia Carpoca Projections: Mike Post Set: Brian Gregoire
Projection depicts a motion-tracked dancer, done in conjunction with the local physical therapy school.
Working with the variety of choreographers was a treat. Ensuring they had what they need and a positive environment was important to ensuring they could their best work.
Photos: Ridley Hudson Lights: Terry Jorgenson, Mike Post, Jason Bernardi Costumes: Alessia Carpoca Projections: Mike Post Set: Brian Gregoire
Produced by Heidi Eggert & Brooklyn Draper
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Stage Manager
University of Montana - Missoula, MT
Cast of 40, Crew of 6
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Unique Elements
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Projection cues timed to dance movements--the projection itself danced in time to the music
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Mix of live & video performances.
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Bare-footed dancers
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Responded to an injured performer & technological issues midshow
She Loves Me
Photos: Shanna Madison Set: Ashley Milleson Lights: Mary Goodwin Costumes: Kylie McDonald Props: Lizzy Wensley, Paige Wisenski
To ensure the scene changes fit into the music as written, paper tech was held that included scene changes.
Photos: Shanna Madison Set: Ashley Milleson Lights: Mary Goodwin Costumes: Kylie McDonald Props: Lizzy Wensley, Paige Wisenski
Book by Joe Masteroff & Sheldon Harrick, Music by Jerry Bock
Directed by Pam Stiehl
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Assistant Stage Manager
University of Montana - Missoula, MT
Cast of 16, Crew of 15
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Unique Elements
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Large moving set pieces entering & exiting
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Flying units
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Dozens of props, including unique paper props, filled water cups, a functioning bike, and a functioning antique cash register
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Air-pressure cannon
Baskerville
Photos: Brian Lee Page Set: Shy Iverson Lights: Spencer Perry Costume:
Photos: Brian Lee Page Set: Shy Iverson Lights: Spencer Perry Costume:
Book by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Heather Adams
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Stage Manager
Fort Peck Summer Theatre - Fort Peck, MT
Cast of 5, Crew of 5
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Unique Elements
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Two two-story stair units that combine to create 12 distinct locations
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The cast of 5 play 39 characters
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In rep with four other shows
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Operated light & sound cues
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Live foley
Dames at Sea
Book/Lyrics by George Haimsohn & Robin Miller, Music by Jim Wise
Directed by Andy Meyers
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Assistant Stage Manager
Fort Peck Summer Theatre, Fort Peck, MT
Cast of 8, Crew of 4
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Unique Elements
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Two-story set
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Actors enter through trap from under the stage
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Air pressure confetti cannons
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Pre-rigged falling curtains
Fabled
Following Covid-19 protocols with the limited rehearsal and dressing spaces created an interesting challenge.
Directed by John DeBoer
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Stage Manager
University of Montana - Missoula, MT
Cast of 22, Crew of 7
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Unique Elements
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Short plays & dance numbers, blended
- Rehearsed & performed observing Covid-19 safety protocols