First Stage

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The First Stage Children's Theater is a professional American children's theater based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin founded in 1987. Its season consists of six mainstage plays and a touring production. One of the five largest children's theaters in the nation, First Stage has annual audiences of more than 135,000. Address: 325 W Walnut St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Phone: (414) 267-2929Website: Place name: : Category: : : : : : Website: http://www.firststage.org/ Category: Performing arts theater Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Aubrey Lewis Aubrey Lewis Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Aubrey Lewis's First Stage Experience September 2014 - December 2014
Job Artist at GIVE ME LIBERTY, the Movie LLC
Industry Design
Experience
GIVE ME LIBERTY, the Movie LLC   February 2015 - May 2015
First Stage   September 2014 - December 2014

Skills
InDesign, Illustration, Drawing, Illustrator, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Concept Design, Storyboarding, Mac, Logo Design

Education
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration

Karen Wiesner Peterson Karen Wiesner Peterson Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Karen Wiesner Peterson's First Stage Experience January 2014 - February 2014
Job Teacher at Kathryn T. Daniels/ Founder & Director of Character Builders Camp
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Character Builders Camp   TeacherKathryn T. DanielsAugust 2013 - Present
Jennifer's Talent Unlimited   January 2004 - Present
First Stage   January 2014 - February 2014
Emmaus  2009 - 2011

Skills
Teaching, Fine Art, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Arts Administration, Tutoring, Art, Acting, Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Music, Singing, Drama, Photography, Improvisation, Musical Theatre, Social Media

Education
Howard University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Musical Theatre

Milwaukee Trade & Technical High School ( Bradley Tech)   1992 — 1996
High School, Pre-Engineering, Honor Roll

Michelle Lopez-Rios Michelle Lopez-Rios Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Michelle Lopez-Rios's First Stage Experience February 2015 - April 2015
Job First Stage Theatre at Dialect Coach
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Dialect Coach   August 2015 - Present
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre  February 2007 - Present
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee  August 2006 - Present
Royal Mexican Players   January 2004 - Present
Renaissance Theaterworks  August 2015 - September 2015
University of Houston  July 2011 - July 2015
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre  May 2015 - May 2015
First Stage   February 2015 - April 2015
University of Houston  October 2014 - January 2015
Goodman Theatre  January 2013 - February 2013

Skills
Voice Acting, Speech Coaching, Directing, Teaching Acting, Acting, Performing Arts, Arts Administration, Improvisation, Comedy, Choreography, Musical Theatre, Theatre, Dialects, Dance, Stage, Public Speaking, Teaching, Shakespeare, Drama

Education
University of Houston   2003 — 2006
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Theatre/Theater

University of Southern California   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Acting

Alexandra Sobczak Alexandra Sobczak Greater Chicago Area Details
Alexandra Sobczak's First Stage Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Public Affairs Intern at American Red Cross of Greater Chicago
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
American Red Cross of Greater Chicago  June 2015 - Present
DePaul PRSSA   March 2015 - Present
Wisecarver Public Relations   June 2015 - August 2015
Lynch Communications Group, LLC   October 2014 - April 2015
DePaul PRSSA   March 2014 - March 2015
DePaul University College of Communication   September 2014 - January 2015
Lynch Communications Group, LLC   June 2014 - September 2014
Victoria's Secret  April 2013 - June 2014
First Stage   January 2013 - May 2013

Skills
Situational Leadership, Organizational..., Public Relations, Public Speaking, Social Media, Retail, Customer Service, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Twitter

Education
DePaul University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations and Advertising

Nebraska Wesleyan University   2012 — 2012
B.F.A Musical Theatre/B.A. Communications, Musical Theatre and Communications

Pius XI High School   2008 — 2012
High School Diploma

Chasten Glezman Chasten Glezman Chicago, Illinois Details
Chasten Glezman's First Stage Experience January 2012 - December 2013
Job Substitute Teacher at Chicago Public Schools
Industry Education Management
Experience
Chicago Public Schools  November 2014 - Present
Youth For Understanding USA (YFU)   July 2014 - Present
Chicago Performing Arts Academy   March 2014 - July 2014
Starbucks  June 2012 - March 2014
First Stage   January 2012 - December 2013
Savvy Theatre Works   July 2013 - August 2013
First Stage   October 2012 - June 2013
Solar Recreation   January 2012 - June 2012
Eddie Bauer  September 2011 - December 2011
Chateau Chantal Winery and B&B  July 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Theatre, Drama, Performing Arts, Teaching, Stage, Theater in Education, Acting, Teaching Acting, Acting Training, Process Drama, Social Media, Story Drama, Team Building, Improvisation, Leadership, Social Networking, Casting, Networking, Team Leadership, Storytelling, Diversity & Inclusion, Directing, Youth Engagement, Youth Leadership, German, Nonprofits, Youth Development, Working With Children, Lesson Planning, Teamwork, Classroom Management, Elementary Education, Curriculum Development, Classroom

Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theater, Global Studies

Northwestern Michigan College   2007 — 2009
Transferred, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program   2006 — 2007
High School Diploma, High School Youth Ambassador, 12

Maya George Maya George Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Maya George's First Stage Experience June 2010 - August 2012
Job Business Development Intern at DRS Technology
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Drs Technology   July 2015 - Present
Milwaukee School of Engineering  September 2013 - Present
Milwaukee School of Engineering Marketing Department   July 2014 - September 2014
Applebee's  April 2013 - August 2013
Alverno College  2011 - 2013
Alverno College, Camp iGirl   2011 - 2013
First Stage   June 2010 - August 2012

Skills
Graphic Design, Sculpture, Drawing, Logo Design, Theatre, Playwriting, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, FileMaker, AutoCAD, Communication, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Advocacy, Works well in a team, Development Of..., Public Speaking, Technical Communication, Visual Communication, Microsoft Excel

Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering   2013 — 2017
Undergraduate, Technical and Scientific Communication

Rufus King International School   2009 — 2013
High School Diploma

Martin McClendon Martin McClendon Kenosha, Wisconsin Details
Martin McClendon's First Stage Experience March 2014 - May 2014
Job Chair of the Theatre Department at Carthage College
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Carthage College  September 2012 - Present
Carthage College  September 2006 - Present
First Stage   March 2014 - May 2014
First Stage   March 2012 - May 2012
Rockford College  January 2006 - May 2006
Actor  2000 - 2005
Offerman Woodshop   2000 - 2005
Defiant Theatre Company   1997 - 2001
Chicago  1996 - 2000

Skills
Theatre, Teaching, Higher Education, Academic Advising, University Teaching, Stage, Adult Education, Student Development, Performing Arts, College Teaching, Student Affairs, Acting, Set Design, Scenic Painting, Scenic Carpentry, Sketchup, Hand Drafting, Fine Woodworking, Film, Art, Plays, Public Speaking, Musical Theatre, SketchUp

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1991 — 1994
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Theatre/Acting

Rockford College   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Theatre/Acting

Mallory Elver Mallory Elver Bloomington, Indiana Area Details
Mallory Elver's First Stage Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Development Associate at WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology  May 2015 - Present
Indiana University Auditorium  January 2014 - May 2015
Indiana University  August 2014 - December 2014
First Stage   May 2014 - August 2014
Milwaukee Repertory Theater  May 2014 - August 2014
Indiana University  August 2013 - December 2013
First Stage   May 2013 - August 2013
Milwaukee Repertory Theater  May 2013 - August 2013
My Own Tutor Services   October 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Communication, People Skills, Personal Responsibility, Sympathy, Arts Administration, Self-discipline, Journalism, Marketing, Writing, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Event Management

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2011 — 2015
BS, Arts Management, 3.880

Whitefish Bay High School   2007 — 2011
High school diploma with honors

Jaclyn Bjornson Jaclyn Bjornson Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Jaclyn Bjornson's First Stage Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Assistant Costume Shop Manager at First Stage
Industry Entertainment
Experience
First Stage   July 2015 - Present
First Stage Children's Theater  October 2012 - Present
Milwaukee Youth Theatre Inc   December 2014 - February 2015
American Players Theatre  May 2012 - August 2014
Eugene Ballet Company  November 2010 - May 2012
American Players Theatre  June 2011 - August 2011
American Players Theatre  May 2009 - October 2010
Raue Center For The Arts  January 2008 - December 2009

Skills
Theatre, Costumes, Costume Design, Performing Arts, Stage, Shakespeare, Musical Theatre, Wardrobe, Improvisation, Entertainment, Drama, Theatrical Production, Ballet, Plays, Arts Administration, Scenic Painting

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2003 — 2007
BFA, Theatre- Costume Design & Technology

Jennifer Hubbartt Jennifer Hubbartt Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Jennifer Hubbartt's First Stage Experience October 2006 - Present
Job
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
First Stage   October 2006 - Present
Memphis Symphony Orchestra  October 2004 - October 2006
Elgin Symphony Orchestra  February 2001 - February 2004
Elgin Community College  2004 - 2004
Music Makers of Western Springs   2000 - 2003
Paramount Arts Centre   2000 - 2001
Chicago Symphony Orchestra  2000 - 2001

Skills
Direct Mail, Social Media, Data Analysis, Public Relations, Pricing, Performing Arts, Non-profit Marketing, Copywriting, Budgets, Event Planning, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Arts Administration, Social Networking, Blogging, Event Management, Digital Marketing, Publicity, Tessitura, Fundraising

Education
Roosevelt University   2000 — 2003
MBA

Illinois State University   1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science

Viterbo University   1996 — 1998

Jennifer (Lau) Mcclellan Jennifer (Lau) Mcclellan United States Details
Jennifer (Lau) Mcclellan's First Stage Experience August 2007 - April 2011
Job Art Director at Hal Leonard Corporation
Industry Music
Experience
Hal Leonard Corporation  May 2011 - Present
First Stage   August 2007 - April 2011
Broadway Paper   August 2003 - August 2007

Education
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design   1990 — 1994
BFA in Graphic Design

Nickclette Izuegbu Nickclette Izuegbu Austin, Texas Details
Nickclette Izuegbu's First Stage Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Professional Actor at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
First Stage   April 2014 - Present
Milwaukee Repertory Theater  August 2013 - Present
First Stage   April 2013 - Present
Eazeway Productions   March 2013 - Present
Houston Shakespeare Festival  July 2013 - August 2013
The University of Texas at Austin  January 2013 - August 2013
The University of Texas at Austin  August 2010 - May 2013
Zachary Scott Theatre  August 2012 - November 2012
Vortex Repertory Company   December 2011 - August 2012
The University of Texas at Austin  August 2010 - December 2011

Skills
Voice Acting, Teaching Acting, Project Management, Project Planning, Brainstorm Facilitation, Singing, Writing, Speech Writing, Public Speaking, Social Media, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Creative Writing, Acting, Teaching, Theatre, Editing

Education
Harvard University
BA, Social Anthropology & Dramatic Arts

The University of Texas at Austin
MFA, Acting

Fordham University
Semester Abroad @ London Dramatic Academy, British Theater Performance & History

Laura Podewils Laura Podewils New Berlin, Wisconsin Details
Laura Podewils's First Stage Experience September 2013 - January 2014
Job Graphic Designer at Rick Wells Ltd.
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Rick Wells Ltd.   July 2014 - Present
Marquette University  August 2010 - May 2014
First Stage   September 2013 - January 2014
Boelter + Lincoln  May 2013 - September 2013
Wet Seal, Inc  May 2011 - June 2013
Milwaukee Press Club   December 2012 - February 2013
Catalyst Exhibits  July 2012 - July 2012

Education
Marquette University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Advertising Graphic Design, Graduated

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design   2010 — 2014
Design and Visual Communications, Graduated

Jeremy Woods Jeremy Woods Port Washington, Wisconsin Details
Jeremy Woods's First Stage Experience 2000 - 2001
Job Technical Theater Teacher/Technical Theater Director at University School of Milwaukee
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
University School of Milwaukee  August 2014 - Present
West Bend School District  June 2005 - August 2014
West Bend School District  June 2005 - August 2014
Cedarburg High School  August 2008 - April 2011
The Home Depot  September 2004 - June 2005
Freelance Performer  1999 - 2004
Starbucks  October 2002 - August 2003
ACME Corp   April 1999 - May 2003
First Stage   2000 - 2001

Skills
Customer Service, Management, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Time Management, Theatre, Leadership, Editing, Lighting Design, Sound Design, Audio Visual Support, Social Media Marketing, Research, Video, Acting, Musical Theatre, Music, Stage, Event Planning, Performing Arts, Social Media, Teaching, Entertainment

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University   1993 — 1997
B.F.A., Theater, Acting, Technical

Erin Paige Erin Paige Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Erin Paige's First Stage Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Sound Director at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
First Stage   October 2014 - Present
Milwaukee Repertory Theater  July 2011 - Present
Oregon Shakespeare Festival  March 2007 - November 2010
California Musical Theatre  June 2003 - August 2006
Lookingglass Theatre Company  2006 - 2006

Skills
Sound, Pro Tools, Performing Arts, Audio Editing, Microphones, Music, Live Sound, Shakespeare, Musical Theatre, Entertainment, Sound Design, Stage, Theatre, Drama, Stage Management, Theatrical Production

Education
Southern Oregon University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Theatre Sound Design

Shannon Sloan-Spice Shannon Sloan-Spice Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Shannon Sloan-Spice's First Stage Experience January 2012 - Present
Job Adjunct Faculty Oakton Community College, IL
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
In Tandem Theatre   January 2015 - Present
Bayside Middle School  March 2014 - Present
Pius Performing Arts Academy   April 2013 - Present
Kenosha Civil War Museum   January 2013 - Present
First Stage   January 2012 - Present
St. John Vianney Parish School  December 2011 - Present
Milwaukee Public Schools  May 2007 - Present

Skills
Mythology, Art Education, Teaching, Higher Education, Theatre, Blogging, Nonprofits, Event Management, Editing, Event Planning, Public Relations, Social Media, Facebook, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Musical Theatre, Performing Arts, Fundraising, Volunteer Management

Education
Pacifica Graduate Institute   2008 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mythological Studies w/ emphasis is Depth Psychology

Pacifica Graduate Institute   2008 — 2014
Doctorate, Mythological Studies with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology

Pacifica Graduate Institute   2008 — 2010
MA, Mythological Studies w/ emphasis in Depth Psychology

Mount Mary College   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Professional Writing/ Philosophy

Joe C. Klug Joe C. Klug Urbana, Illinois Details
Joe C. Klug's First Stage Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Scenic Designer
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Free Lance  2007 - Present
Milwaukee Repertory Theater  April 2015 - Present
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company  April 2015 - Present
First Stage   April 2015 - Present
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre  2015 - 2015
Bristol Valley Theatre  2015 - 2015
Remy Bumppo   January 2014 - April 2014
Mead Theatre Lab   January 2014 - February 2014
Dear Stone Theatre Company   November 2014 - 2014
Bristol Valley Theatre  2014 - 2014

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2012 — 2015
Masters of Fine Art, Scenic Design

Kansas State University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor's of Science in Theatre, Scenic Design

Sarah Kerner Sarah Kerner Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Sarah Kerner's First Stage Experience 2009 - 2010
Job Senior Student Account Specialist at Herzing University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Herzing University  May 2010 - Present
Next Act Theatre  2007 - 2012
First Stage   2009 - 2010
Kinex Medical Company, LLC  2007 - 2009
Cardinal Stritch University  2004 - 2007

Skills
Time Management, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Leadership, Training, Outlook, Software Documentation, Project Planning, Invoicing, Account Reconciliation

Education
Cardinal Stritch University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology and Theatre

Marvette Knight Marvette Knight Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Marvette Knight's First Stage Experience 2013 - Present
Job Performing Artist/Teaching Artist
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Bronzeville Arts Ensemble   August 2013 - Present
Freelance Actor, Voice Over Talent, and Performing Arts Educator   1982 - Present
First Stage   2013 - Present
Weather Tight Corporation  February 2012 - Present
Milwaukee Area   2009 - 2013

Skills
Acting, Choreography,..., Theatre, Stage, Drama, Voice Over, Voice Acting, Teleprompter, Ear Prompter, Musical Theatre, Improvisation, Shakespeare, Entertainment, Stage Combat, Comedy, Physical Theatre, Playwriting, Arts Administration

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   1975 — 1979
B.A., Acting

Lisa Fadden Lisa Fadden Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Lisa Fadden's First Stage Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Intern at First Stage Children's Theater
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee  September 2013 - Present
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee  September 2013 - Present
First Stage   July 2013 - Present
The Miracle League of Milwaukee   August 2011 - August 2013
Sunset Playhouse  May 2010 - October 2010

Skills
Final Cut Pro, 3D Studio Max, Photography

Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2011 — 2014
BA, Theater Tech and Design

Milwaukee Area Technical College   2008 — 2011
AA, Animation

Debra Krajec Debra Krajec Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Debra Krajec's First Stage Experience December 2012 - May 2013
Job Artistic Director for Marquette Theatre
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Renaissance Theaterworks  July 2015 - Present
Marquette University  August 1984 - Present
Marquette University Theatre Program   August 1984 - Present
USITT  1984 - Present
St. Michael's Playhouse   May 2015 - July 2015
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre  July 2014 - March 2015
St. Michael's Playhouse   April 2014 - July 2014
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre  June 2013 - April 2014
First Stage   December 2012 - May 2013
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre  2011 - 2011

Skills
Costume Design, Stage Direction, Theatre, Production, Acting, Theatrical Production, Stage, Directing, Arts Administration, Costumes, Plays, Teaching, Drama, Shakespeare, Performing Arts, Entertainment

Education
Texas Christian University   1975 — 1982
MFA and BFA, Theatre Arts

Meredith Milburn Meredith Milburn Denver, Colorado Details
Meredith Milburn's First Stage Experience May 2014 - October 2014
Job Account Manager at YellowDog Printing & Graphics
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
YellowDog Printing & Graphics   February 2015 - Present
Lowlands Company- Cafe Hollander   October 2012 - February 2015
Transfer Student Honor Society   April 2013 - December 2014
First Stage   May 2014 - October 2014
Historic Milwaukee, Inc.   January 2014 - June 2014
Rexnord  April 2013 - December 2013
Student Success Center UWM   January 2012 - April 2013
Sweet Trio   August 2011 - December 2012
Prague Shakespeare Festival   May 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Customer Service, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Social Media, Social Networking, Team Leadership, Leadership, Adobe Creative Suite, Program Management, Marketing Communications, Training, Sales, Advertising, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Time Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Research, Fundraising, Organization, Recruiting, Computer Graphics, Marketing, Event Management, SAP, Salesforce.com, Donor Management

Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies. Concentration in Public Relations

Anglo-American University, Prague   2012 — 2012
Business, Marketing and Sales

University of North Carolina at Asheville   2009 — 2010

Christina Leinicke Christina Leinicke Chicago, Illinois Details
Christina Leinicke's First Stage Experience July 2014 - January 2015
Job Costume Designer/Costume Technologist/Wardrobe
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Concordia University Chicago  August 2015 - Present
The Paramount Theater  January 2015 - Present
American Shakespeare Center  January 2015 - Present
Illinois Shakespeare Festival  December 2014 - July 2015
Jedlicka Performing Arts Center  December 2014 - February 2015
Concordia University Chicago  November 2014 - February 2015
The Paramount Theatre  August 2014 - January 2015
Utah Shakespeare Festival  August 2014 - January 2015
First Stage   July 2014 - January 2015
Concordia University Chicago  August 2014 - November 2014

Skills
Draping, Fabric Cutting, Flat Patterning, Basic Stage Makeup, Ballet Construction, Felt Armor Construction, Tailoring, Wardrobe Paperwork, Wardrobe Maintenance, Costume Design Sketches, Watercolor Artist, Textiles, Illustrator, Theatre, Costumes, Stage Management, Performing Arts, Costume Design, Festivals, Wardrobe, Pattern, Stage, Musical Theatre, Drama, Film, Scenic Painting, Theatrical Production, Sewing, Shakespeare

Education
University of Alabama   2010 — 2012
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Costume Design and Production

Illinois State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology

Benjamin Panther Benjamin Panther Seattle, Washington Details
Benjamin Panther's First Stage Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Writer, Teacher, and Critic
Industry Entertainment
Experience
University of Oregon  September 2014 - December 2014
University of Oregon  July 2014 - August 2014
University of Oregon  September 2013 - June 2014
The University of Oregon Randall V. Mills Archive of Northwest Folklore   September 2012 - July 2013
DePaul University Center for Writing-based Learning  2009 - 2011
First Stage   2008 - 2008
Milwaukee Shakespeare Company   2007 - 2008

Skills
Critical Thinking, Editing, Creative Direction, Content Development, Content Writing, Content Management, Social Media, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Teaching, Research, Writing, Higher Education, Grant Writing, University Teaching, Curriculum Design

Education
University of Oregon   2012 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Folklore

DePaul University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor’s Degree, Religious Studies - Cultural Studies Concentration, Cume Laude

Arielle Jardine Arielle Jardine Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Arielle Jardine's First Stage Experience May 2015 - July 2015
Job Digital Marketing Intern at ManpowerGroup
Industry Human Resources
Experience
ManpowerGroup  May 2015 - Present
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design  August 2014 - August 2015
First Stage   May 2015 - July 2015
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design  January 2014 - September 2014
The UPS Store  August 2012 - August 2013
Macy's  August 2010 - July 2012
AVEN   September 2010 - September 2011
Sulpice Chocolat   2009 - 2010

Skills
Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Adaptability, Fast Learner, Social Media, Photography, WPM 70, Social Networking, Windows, Mac OS, PowerPoint

Education
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design   2013 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Design and Visual Communications, General

College of DuPage   2013 — 2013

Oswego East High School   2006 — 2010
High School Diploma

Margaret Bridges Margaret Bridges Austin, Texas Details
Margaret Bridges's First Stage Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Arts Education Program Management and Development
Industry Program Development
Experience
First Stage   June 2015 - Present
The University of Texas at Austin  August 2014 - Present
Various Theaters/Art Education Organizations   December 2013 - Present
Boys and Girls Clubs of America  December 2013 - August 2014
Peace Corps  September 2011 - November 2013
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.   June 2010 - July 2011
Spoleto Festival USA  May 2010 - June 2010
Mabou Mines  January 2010 - May 2010
Project Arts Centre   June 2009 - July 2009

Skills
Theatre, Directing, Photography, Illustrator, Photoshop, Grant Writing, InDesign, Art Education, Entertainment, Teaching, Art, Flash, Performing Arts, Music, Creative Writing, Editing, Facebook, Social Media, Event Planning, Mac, Final Cut Pro

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Community-Based Arts Education

Carnegie Mellon University   2007 — 2011
BFA, Drama

Richard Toscan Richard Toscan Portland, Oregon Details
Richard Toscan's First Stage Experience January 1982 - June 1986
Job Author (Playwriting Seminars 2.0) & Dean Emeritus
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Franz Press   December 2010 - Present
Virginia Commonwealth University  July 1996 - June 2010
International Council of Fine Arts Deans   2006 - 2010
Virginia Commonwealth University  2004 - 2010
Portland State University  July 1992 - June 1996
University of Southern California  July 1986 - June 1992
First Stage   January 1982 - June 1986
NPR, Lucasfilm   January 1978 - September 1981
University of Southern California  1970 - 1979
California State University, Fresno  December 1967 - June 1969

Skills
Theatre, Playwriting, Drama, Screenwriting, Performing Arts, Film, Higher Education, Editing, Teaching, Acting, Arts Administration, Directing, Television, Producing, Blogging, Books, Creative Writing, Art, Improvisation, Stage, Film Production, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Feature Films, Entertainment, Grant Writing, Shakespeare, Music, Copywriting, Comedy, Musical Theatre, Voice Over, Theatrical Production, Casting, Dramaturgy, Dance, Plays, Singing, Voice Acting, Scripting, Stage Management, Video Production, Consultant, Arts Management, Visual Arts & Design, Audience Development, Strategic Planning

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1963 — 1970
PhD, Theatre History & Dramatic Literature

Purdue University   1959 — 1963
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism & Political Science

Ryan Treviranus Ryan Treviranus Chicago, Illinois Details
Ryan Treviranus's First Stage Experience January 2015 - April 2015
Job Stage Manager
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Goodman Theatre  September 2015 - Present
The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC)   July 2015 - August 2015
Theater for the New City  July 2015 - August 2015
The Brick Theater  July 2015 - August 2015
Skylight Music Theatre  August 2014 - June 2015
First Stage   January 2015 - April 2015
Florentine Opera Company  October 2014 - October 2014
Dance Circus   October 2014 - October 2014
Skylight Music Theatre  January 2014 - June 2014
Milwaukee Ballet  December 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Resource Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Public Relations, Time Management, Stage Management, Theatrical Production, Management, People Skills, Nonprofits, Special Events..., Coordinating Special..., Social Media, Web Content, Event Planning, Publicity, Social Networking, Fundraising, Photography, Stage, Digital Photography, Theatre, Performing Arts, Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Musical Theatre, Event Management, Editing, Arts Administration, Plays, Art, Music, Marketing, Facebook

Education
Cardinal Stritch University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Photography, Magna Cum Laude

Hannah Klapperich-Mueller Hannah Klapperich-Mueller Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Hannah Klapperich-Mueller's First Stage Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Arts and Entertainment Intern at Shepherd Express
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Shepherd Express  January 2015 - Present
Marquette University Helfaer Theatre   August 2012 - Present
Marquette University Raynor Memorial Libraries   August 2011 - Present
First Stage   June 2012 - August 2012
First Stage   March 2012 - June 2012

Skills
Social Media, Fundraising, Creative Writing, Event Planning, Facebook, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Research, Microsoft Office, Volunteer Management, Event Management, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking

Education
Marquette University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theater Arts, Writing Intensive English

Nathan Hale High School   2007 — 2011

Claire Goulson Claire Goulson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Claire Goulson's First Stage Experience September 2014 - February 2015
Job Visitor Services Associate at Walker Art Center
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Minneapolis Institute of Arts  September 2015 - Present
Walker Art Center  July 2015 - Present
Carthage College  February 2012 - May 2015
First Stage   September 2014 - February 2015
Theater Latté Da  May 2014 - August 2014
Racine Art Museum  September 2013 - January 2014
Minnesota Children's Museum  May 2013 - August 2013
Minneapolis Institute of Arts  May 2010 - July 2011

Skills
Peer Tutoring, Team Leadership, Program Coordination, Coordinating Events, Positive Team Player, Microsoft Office, FileMaker, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Administrative Work, Program Facilitation, Employee Training, Salesforce.com, Tessitura, Mail Merge, WordPress, Time Management, Editing, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Database Administration, BidPal

Education
Carthage College   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art History, Women and Gender Studies

Laura Bolling Laura Bolling Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Laura Bolling's First Stage Experience May 2012 - July 2013
Job FIRST Mentor at FIRST
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Hamline University  February 2012 - Present
National Youth Leadership Council  September 2011 - Present
Hamline University  February 2013 - January 2015
First Stage   May 2012 - July 2013
Hamline University  February 2012 - March 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Photoshop, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, English, Staff Development, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Program Management, Fundraising, Tessitura, Event Planning, Training, Editing, Social Networking, Grant Writing, Event Management

Education
Hamline University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Communication Studies, 3.58

Sarah Timmer Sarah Timmer Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Sarah Timmer's First Stage Experience February 2011 - November 2012
Job Lady with a Toolbox
Industry Design
Experience
Lady with a Toolbox   August 2008 - Present
First Stage   February 2011 - November 2012
William Blair & Company  July 1995 - May 2000

Skills
Event Management, Interior Design, Event Planning, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Nonprofits, Newsletters, Volunteer Management, Budgets, Project Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Psychology

Raven Crenshaw Raven Crenshaw Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Raven Crenshaw's First Stage Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Commercial Artist and Graphic Designer
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Adserts  June 2013 - Present
Marcus Theatres  June 2006 - August 2014
First Stage   January 2013 - May 2013
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts  September 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Photoshop, Vector Illustration, Book Illustration, Book Design, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver

Education
Carroll University   2014 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.), Graphic Communication

Carroll University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Commercial Art and Graphic Communication

Katie Cummings Katie Cummings Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Katie Cummings's First Stage Experience July 2011 - Present
Job Academy Director
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
First Stage   July 2011 - Present
Greater Milwaukee Foundation  2007 - 2011
Reading Specialist  2004 - 2007

Skills
Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Grants, Event Planning, Program Development, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Event Management, Annual Giving, Public Relations, Nonprofits

Education
Cardinal Stritch University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Business

Sagar Murthy Sagar Murthy Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Details
Sagar Murthy's First Stage Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Global CIO (Chief Information Officer)
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Actuant Corporation  December 2014 - Present
First Stage   January 2015 - Present
Actuant Corporation  September 2012 - December 2014
Actuant Corporation  June 2006 - August 2012
Actuant Corporation  January 2000 - May 2006
Robert Half International  February 1998 - December 1999

Skills
Organizational..., Data Analysis, HRIS, Operational Excellence, Troubleshooting, Vendor Management, Oracle, PMP, VMware, Solaris, IT Strategy, Integration, Management, Infrastructure, Business Intelligence, Information Technology, IT Management, IT Operations, Disaster Recovery, International Business..., International Business..., Leadership, Project Management, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Enterprise Software

Education
Marquette University   2010 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business, 3.8

Lynn Formella Winston Lynn Formella Winston Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Lynn Formella Winston's First Stage Experience 2013 - 2015
Job Comprehensive project, event, and staff management expertise. I get things done.
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
First Stage   2013 - 2015
Erin Hills Golf Course  2013 - 2013
Fleet Mortgage  1996 - 1999
Bank One  1990 - 1996
Winston Family Enterprises   1989 - 1989

Skills
Customer Service, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Sales, Coaching, Process Improvement, Fundraising, Leadership Development, Budgets, Performance Management, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Sales Management, Nonprofits, Marketing Strategy, Retail Banking, Marketing Communications, Call Center..., Special Programs, Mystery Shopping, Interviewing Skills, Goal Setting, Event Planning, Junior Golf, Children's Theatre, Golf, Nutrition, Ideas Development

Education
Marquette University
MBA, BA, Business

Case Western Reserve University   2013 — 2013
Inspiring Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence

Duke University - Fuqua School of Business   2013 — 2013
Behavioral Economics, Non-credit-Certificate of Accomplishment

Melissa VanSwol Melissa VanSwol Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Melissa VanSwol's First Stage Experience October 2012 - February 2013
Job Adjunct Instructor Stage Management Master Class at University of WisconsinParkside
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
University of Wisconsin-Parkside  September 2013 - Present
Milwaukee Repertory Theater  August 2013 - Present
First Stage   October 2012 - February 2013
Alabama Shakespeare Festival  June 2009 - May 2011
Skylight Music Theatre  August 2008 - June 2009
Alabama Shakespeare Festival  2005 - 2008

Skills
Theatre, Acting, Stage Management, Lighting, Stage, Theatrical Production, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Entertainment

Education
University of Alabama   2004 — 2006
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Stage Management

University of Wisconsin-Parkside   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theater

John Maclay John Maclay Greater Milwaukee Area Details
John Maclay's First Stage Experience January 2011 - Present
Job Adjunct Assistant Professor at Carthage College
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
First Stage   January 2011 - Present
Carthage College  September 2009 - Present
First Stage   January 2004 - Present

Skills
Teaching, Theatre, Acting, Writing, Non-profits, Fundraising, Academia, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Leadership, Leadership Development, Shakespeare, Volunteer Management, Performing Arts, Nonprofits, Musical Theatre, Higher Education, Drama

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1995 — 1998
Master’s Degree, Acting

Lawrence University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor’s Degree, Theatre

Betsy Corry Betsy Corry Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Betsy Corry's First Stage Experience May 2012 - Present
Job Managing Director at First Stage Children's Theater
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
First Stage   May 2012 - Present
Danceworks, Inc.   2008 - Present
COA Youth and Family Centers   March 2003 - May 2012
First Stage Children's Theater  1996 - 2003

Skills
Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Strategy, Leadership, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Research, Grants, Program Development, Management

Education
Beloit College   1972 — 1976

Steve Folstein Steve Folstein Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Steve Folstein's First Stage Experience 1993 - 1996
Job Director of Education and Meetings, AAAAI at Executive Director
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Executive Director  August 2006 - Present
Executive Director, Inc.--The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology   2006 - Present
Medical College of Wisconsin  2004 - 2006
First Stage   1993 - 1996
Milwaukee Repertory Theater  1988 - 1989
Milwaukee Repertory Theater  1988 - 1989

Skills
Non-profits, Program Development, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Association Management, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Accreditation, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Event Management, Teaching, Board Development, Social Media, Research, Editing, Adult Education, Nonprofits, Non-profit..., Newsletters

Education
Regis University   2008 — 2010
M.Ed., Adult Learning, Training, and Development

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   1989 — 1992
MFA, Theatre

University of Tulsa   1983 — 1987
BFA, Theatre

Deborah Staples Deborah Staples Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Deborah Staples's First Stage Experience March 2014 - May 2014
Job Supporting Actor at Pilot Error
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Next Act Theatre  March 2015 - Present
Pilot Error - the movie   March 2015 - Present
Milwaukee Repertory Theater  1996 - March 2015
Next Act Theatre  August 2014 - October 2014
Dewey Decimal Productions   August 2010 - September 2014
First Stage   March 2014 - May 2014
Marquette University  August 2013 - May 2014
American Players Theatre  1997 - October 2013
Writers' Theatre  May 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Acting, Stage, Film, Voiceovers, Voice Acting, Commercials, industrials, Theatre, Drama, Performing Arts, Television, Shakespeare, Dialects, Stage Combat, Voice Over, Theatrical Production, Musical Theatre, Comedy, Physical Theatre, Improvisation

Education
Pacific Conservatory of The Performing Arts   1988 — 1990
Certificate, Acting

American Conservatory Theater   1986 — 1987
Summer Training Congress & Young Conservatory, Acting

Kelly Homan Kelly Homan Orlando, Florida Area Details
Kelly Homan's First Stage Experience 2005 - 2005
Job CAM Specialist at Walt Disney World
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Walt Disney World  May 2015 - Present
Euroco Costumes   September 2009 - April 2015
The Lost Colony  May 2008 - August 2013
Barrington Stage Company  May 2009 - June 2009
Florida State University  August 2006 - May 2009
Florida State University  2006 - 2009
First Stage   2005 - 2005

Skills
Draping, Pattern Making, Costume Design, Costumes, Fitting, Sewing, Millinery, Alterations, Wardrobe, Fabric Modification, Costume Crafts, Leatherwork, Tailoring

Education
Florida State University   2006 — 2009
MFA, Costume Design

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2003 — 2006
BFA, Costume Production

University of Iowa   2002 — 2003
-, Pre-Med, Theatre

Christine Kuramoto Christine Kuramoto Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Christine Kuramoto's First Stage Experience 2011 - 2014
Job Graduate Teaching Fellow at Urban Education Fellows Program
Industry Education Management
Experience
Clara Muhammad School   July 2015 - Present
Urban Education Fellows Program   June 2014 - June 2015
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Neighborhoods Program   2012 - 2014
First Stage   2011 - 2014

Skills
Theatre, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Arts Administration, Shakespeare, Acting, Fundraising, Teaching

Education
Alverno College - Mount Mary Joint Fellowship   2014 — 2016
M.A. Education with Literacy specialization, Elementary Education and Teaching, K-8

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2005 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Theatre/Theater

University of Iowa

Sarah Kirkham Sarah Kirkham Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Sarah Kirkham's First Stage Experience September 2014 - May 2015
Job CoOwner of Tactile Craftworks
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
Tactile Craftworks   January 2014 - Present
First Stage   September 2014 - May 2015
Milwaukee Repertory Theater  August 2008 - April 2014
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee  August 2013 - December 2013
Steppenwolf Theatre Company  May 2010 - July 2010
Hope Summer Repertory Theatre  May 2008 - August 2008
Actors Theatre of Louisville  August 2007 - May 2008
Enchantment Theatre Company  May 2007 - August 2007
Redmoon Theater  2006 - 2006
Hope Summer Repertory Theatre  May 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Theatre, Performing Arts, Stage, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Props, Drawing, Teaching, Costumes, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Craft, Crafts, Art, Theatrical Production, Social Media

Education
University of Evansville   2003 — 2007
BFA, Theatre Design and Technology

Harlaxton College   2004 — 2004
Study Abroad

Nancy Clarkin Nancy Clarkin Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Nancy Clarkin's First Stage Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Associate Development Director at First Stage
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
First Stage   July 2014 - Present
First Stage Children's Theater  July 2010 - July 2014
Hartig Hilepo Agency, Ltd.   2004 - 2008
Harden Curtis Associates   October 2001 - October 2004

Skills
Tessitura, Fundraising, Annual Giving, Volunteer Management, Philanthropy, Stewardship, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Grants, Performing Arts, Nonprofits, Planned Giving, Arts Administration, Non-profit..., Board Development, Public Speaking, Event Management

Education
Baldwin Wallace University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Music in Musical Theater, Musical Theater

Aeneas Hemphill Aeneas Hemphill Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Aeneas Hemphill's First Stage Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job Actor, Playwright
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Arlington Community Foundation  June 2011 - August 2011
Therapeutic Recreation   June 2010 - August 2010
First Stage   June 2009 - August 2009

Education
Kenyon College   2008 — 2012

Malkia Stampley-Johnson Malkia Stampley-Johnson Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Malkia Stampley-Johnson's First Stage Experience September 2012 - August 2015
Job at
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Bronzeville Arts Ensemble   June 2015 - Present
First Stage   September 2012 - August 2015

Skills
Theatre, Acting, Stage, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Plays, Drama

Education
Marquette University

Whitefish Bay High School

Kristina Slyke Kristina Slyke Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Kristina Slyke's First Stage Experience August 2000 - September 2007
Job Senior Purchasing Agent at Kohl's Department Stores
Industry Retail
Experience
Kohl's Department Stores  October 2007 - Present
First Stage   August 2000 - September 2007

Education
Rockford College   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Musical Theatre