Resume

• 2008

  Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

  Stage Management

  Arts Living Learning Community

  University of Iowa

• 2004

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  Technical Theatre

  ROIAL

  Alpha Psi Omega

  Michigan State University

• Theatrical Production

  Special Events Coordination

  Teaching

  Arts Administration

  Stage

  Corporate Events

  Experience Working with Animals

  Creative Writing

  Microsoft Office

  Event Planning

  Experience Working with Children

  Performing Arts

  Magicians

  Stage Management

  Properties Design

  Opera

  Live Event Producer

  Props

  Dance

  Musical Theatre

  Simons

  Rebecca J.

  SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

  Michigan State University

  The University of Iowa

  St. Norbert College Music Theatre

  Northwest Vista College

  R. Simons Creative LLC

  Iowa Summer Repertory

  The Classic Theatre

  The Magik Theatre

  The Playhouse

  San Antonio

  Texas

  Served as the Production Stage Manager for the entire season

  in addition to stage managing individual productions. Also included some Production Management duties as part of my daily job.\n\nThe Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - Production Stage Manager\nA Christmas Carol* - Production Stage Manager\nOf Mice and Men - Production Stage Manager\nThe Mystery of Edwin Drood - Production Stage Manager\nThe Last Five Years - Production Stage Manager\nFiddler on the Roof - Production Stage Manager\nThe Who's Tommy - Stage Manager\nFunny Girl - Stage Manager\n\n*Indicates New Work

  Production Stage Manager

  The Playhouse

  Iowa City

  Iowa

  La Traviata - Assistant Properties Designer\nMisalliance - Assistant Properties Designer\nLa Finta Giardinera - Assistant Properties Designer\nAchilles

  Scourge of Man* - Properties Designer\nReefer Madness: The Musical - Assistant Properties Designer\nBook of Liz - Assistant Properties Designer \nDead Man's Cell Phone - Assistant Properties Designer (w/Iowa Summer Repertory)\nThe Clean House - Assistant Properties Designer Iowa Summer Repertory\nWhite Elephant* - Properties Designer\nIntimate Apparel - Assistant Properties Designer\nAs You Like It - Assistant Properties Designer\nThree Sisters - Assistant Properties Designer\n\n*Indicates New Work

  Properties Designer

  The University of Iowa

  East Lansing

  Michigan

  Timeless Tales: A Hans Christian Anderson Quartet - Stage Manager & Properties Designer\nWar of the Worlds - Foley Artist

  Stage Manager

  Michigan State University Summer Circle Theatre

  San Antonio

  Texas

  Currently serving as the Production Manager for the theater

  and am responsible for numerous productions and special events throughout the year. Responsible for overseeing budgets

  hiring and managing contracted talent

  and guiding all shows through the production process. Has experience working as the Production Stage Manager for the company as well.\n\nRikki Tikki Tavi and Other Just So Stories - Production Stage Manager\nJunie B. Jones

  The Musical - Production Stage Manager\nThe Three Javelinas - Production Stage Manager\nRoxaboxen - Production Stage Manager\nA Charlie Brown Christmas - Production Stage Manager\nTreasure Island - Stage Manager

  Production Manager

  The Magik Theatre

  Iowa City

  Iowa

  Props Assistant for the UI Department of Theatre & the UI Department of Opera & Dance

  Theater Crafts TA & Graduate Assistant for the Arts Living Learning Community (ALLC)

  Graduate Assistant

  The University of Iowa

  San Antonio

  Texas

  The School for Scandal - Stage Manager

  Stage Manager

  The Classic Theatre

  Iowa City

  Iowa

  Dead Man's Cell Phone - Assistant Stage Manager\nEurydice - Stage Manager (Staged Reading)

  Stage Manager/Assistant Stage Manager

  Iowa Summer Repertory

  San Antonio

  Texas

  Professor for Drama 1310: Introduction to Theatre.

  Adjunct Professor

  Northwest Vista College

  Iowa City

  Iowa

  Iowa New Play Festival 2011 - Production Stage Manager\nAntigone 2.0* - Stage Manager\nAlice in Wonderland - Stage Manager\nMisalliance - Stage Manager\nThe Madwoman of Chaillot - Stage Manager\nThe Alley Cabaret - Stage Manager/Co-Producer\nMixed Signals Dance Concert - Stage Manager\nReefer Madness: The Musical - Assistant Stage Manager\nAkarui* - Stage Manager\nSadie Hawkins Dance Concert - Stage Manager\nFaculty/Grad Dance Concert 2009 - Stage Manager\nThe Congresswomen - Stage Manager\n\n*Indicates New Work

  Stage Manager

  The University of Iowa

  De Pere

  Wisconsin

  2010:\nJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Stage Manager\n\n2008:\nRespect - Stage Manager\nMark Twain Revisited - Stage Manager\nA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum - Assistant Stage Manager

  Stage Manager

  St. Norbert College Music Theatre

  East Lansing

  Michigan

  Young Playwrights Festival 2008 - Production Stage Manager\nArts OR Crafts* - Stage Manager\nArtistry in Motion Dance Concert - Stage Manager\nShe Loves Me - Assistant Stage Manager\nRosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead - Stage Manager (w/The ROIAL Players)\nExpecting Isabel - Stage Manager\nMuch Ado About Nothing - Assistant Stage Manager\nROIAL Radio Plays* - Stage Manager (w/Impact 89 FM)\nThe Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) - Stage Manager (w/The ROIAL Players) \nBoy Gets Girl - Stage Manager\nThe Life - Assistant Stage Manager\n\n*Indicates New Work

  Stage Manager

  Michigan State University

  San Antonio

  Texas

  Associate Producer for live entertainment for shows featuring animals

  live performers

  and acrobatics for show like \"Azul\" and \"Pets Ahoy.\" Writer

  director

  producer

  collaborator

  and production stage manager for various shows

  attractions and special events throughout the year

  including Howl-O-Scream and SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration.

  Associate Producer

  SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

  San Antonio

  Texas

  Creative Consulting

  Stage & Production Management Services

  Company Owner

  R. Simons Creative LLC

  USITT

  Actor's Equity Association EMC

  Stage Manager's Association (SMA)

  English

  Region III Winner - Golden Handtruck Award

  Festival XL

  Milwaukee

  WI

  KCACTF

  Region III Participant - Stage Manager

  \"Expecting Isabel\"

  Festival XXXXIX

  Milwaukee

  WI

  KCACTF

  Region III Participant - Stage Manager

  \"Arts OR Crafts\"

  Festival XL

  Milwaukee

  WI

  KCACTF