I love musicals. I can t sing or dance, but I wanted to be a part of them. So I got bitten by the stage managing bug, and I ve been stage managing ever since. A stage manager, Carly explains, is in charge of the crew, the actors, the lighting and sound, and gives rehearsal and production reports to all the team members. It s not always easy, but I love having my hand in everything.
Every day is different.
I know I m going to be one of those few people who can wake up every morning and be excited to go to work. Carly has been a stage manager at UAlbany s Department of Theatre since she was a freshman. Last summer, she performed in that capacity with The Donkey Show , which opened at New York City s Club El Flamingo more than a year ago. Initially a stage management intern, she is now paid for her work as a spotlight operator with the show. Previously, Carly did an internship with another off-Broadway show, Hedwig and the Angry Inch , an experience she says completely changed my life.