As one of the newest Crowded Fire ensemble members, this company
already feels like an artistic home. I had such a fantastic
experience working with Crowded Fire on Anna Bella Eema,
that when they asked to keep me on as the company stage manager,
I said yes.
Since the local hit Anna Bella Eema I have also stage
managed Crowded Fire's Matchbox Reading Series. It was
an incredible experience that I helped to create, four
readings of new plays, with all the authors in residence. I've
been so excited to work with Crowded Fire because they are
constantly doing new and challenging work. Crowded Fire's
work demands an intelligent audience that is willing to think
and feel, both things that I believe we are daily losing sight
of more and more. A company that dedicates itself to
difficult art has turned into the perfect place for me to grow
and gain experience. Stage managing the upcoming Gone by
Charles Mee has be an experiment in flexibility and openness
for everyone involved, most of all me.
Crowded Fire is committed not only to its art, but also to
its ensemble. The connections I've made with other ensemble
members and the experience I've gained with the company are
invaluable. Crowded Fire is committed to providing me
with experiences internally, but also to helping me spread
my wings. They have helped my career greatly by acting
as a principle references for some other Bay Area theatres. Every
day I am a step closer to the goals I've set for myself. My "big
dreams" include becoming an Equity Stage Manager, stage
managing for Cirque du Soleil, and someday owning my own theater.
By adopting me and donating to Crowded Fire you help make
these big dreams a reality. You're supporting not only
me in my own career, but an ensemble driven company that puts
the passion back into theatre.
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