Samantha Leahan Email & Phone Number

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

I have been the Resident Equity Stage Manager at Imagination Stage since the 23/24 season. I have and will work on their productions of: "A Very Hungry Caterpillar," (dir. Kathryn Chase Bryer) - 2023"A Year with Frog and Toad," (dir/choreo. Ashleigh King) - 2023/2024"Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale," (dir. Nadia Guevara) - 2024"Miss Nelson Goes Missing".

Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States

I was the AEA Stage Manager for two productions at Berkshire Theatre Group: What the Constitution Means to Me (a co-production with WAM Theatre, starring Kate Baldwin and directed by Kristen van Ginhoven) which had an almost entirely female production staff and cast, and The Smile of Her, the world premiere of Christine Lahti's new play, which she also.

Crystal City, Virginia, United States

I was the Stage Manager for their remount of Beauty & the Beast. While it was a remount, I would say it was somewhere between a remount and a newly devised (mostly) silent movement-based piece. I was in charge of every rehearsal, tech, and performance and ensured that everything was running safely and smoothly. I called light cues while also operating the.

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

I was the AEA Stage Manager for their production "Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience" written by Mo Willems, music by Debbie Wicks la Puma, and directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer. This is a TYA show with professional actor musicians. - I was responsible for running all rehearsals and creating paperwork based on those rehearsals- Creating reports.

Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States

I was the AEA Assistant Stage Manager of Berkshire Theatre Group's production of "Seascape" by Edward Albee. - I created all paperwork related to running the show, including props lists/tracking, preset and post-show checklists, and run sheets.- I was responsible for communicating with the props department about any changes that arose from rehearsals. - I.

Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States

I worked on Berkshire Theatre Group's production of "Dracula," based on the Bram Stoker novel, adapted for the stage by Deane & Balderston, and directed by David Auburn with Movement Direction by Isadora Wolfe.- I am one of 3 Assistants responsible for making this technically huge show operate. I am the one who gets to have the fun job of helping Dracula.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Working on their production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." This was a remount with choreography by Irina Tsikurishvili and directed by Paata Tsikurishvili. I was the assistant stage manager, so I was responsible for running everything backstage, ensuring the show performed smoothly, and thinking quickly on my feet if any issues arose. Stage Manager.

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

I worked as the Stage Manager for Solas Nua's production of "Maz & Bricks" by Eva O'Conner. Directed by Rex Daugherty. Starred Emily Kester and Jonathan Feuer. This was a beautiful play about two Irish people who meet and change each other's lives for the better, while also fighting for Abortion Rights in Ireland.

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Through the Kenan Institute at UNC School of the Arts, I am able to work with the Kennedy Center as a Stage Management Fellow, working with the education department to place me with local theaters to gain more experience in the DC Area. Program Mentor - Gregg Henry

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Worked on a musical adaptation of Jacqueline Woodson's book "Show Way" with the Theatre for Young Audiences area of the Kennedy Center. Directed by Schele Williams and music by Tyrone L. Robinson. I was responsible for tracking props and furniture pieces during the rehearsal process and managing an IA Crew during performances. Production Stage Manager.

Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States

- Worked on three different shows: "The Importance of Being Earnest," "Nina Simone: Four Women," and "Shirley Valentine" as the non-Equity Assistant Stage Manager (official job title was Production Assistant)- Created and maintained paperwork for running rehearsals and shows- Ran the deck during tech and performances, ensuring actors, props, and furniture.

Northampton, Massachusetts

- Acted as the Business Manager (handling all financial transactions and bookkeeping)- Communicated with companies to sponsor the summer season- Fundraising and Grant Writing- Coordinated production meetings and communication from outside personnel with internal personnel- Met with the board of directors frequently to discuss company businessArtistic.

- Assisted with daily rehearsal tasks (blocking notation, line notes, hospitality, printing, running transitions during room runs)- Ran fly rail cues and prop catches/handoffs for 70 cast musical- Drove actors and directing staff to their housing- Created paperwork for three different shows over the summer based off of PSMs requestsProduction Stage.

- Managed all financial transactions- Fundraising and grant writing- Mentored SM in daily operations and standards- Coordinated all parts for outdoor performances- Ran box office and concessions for every showManaging Director - Troy David Mercier

Northampton, Massachusetts, United States

- Took blocking notes and all script changes as the fluid script updated daily- Coordinated with Technical Director in each theatre the needs of each show- Designed lighting and operated board while operating PowerPoint of children's artwork (which assisted in telling every story)- Created necessary paperwork for every show and archived for future.