Kasey Manche has over 6 years of experience in theatre production, direction, and management. She holds a B.A. in Theatre and Bible from the University of Northwestern- St. Paul. Currently she works as the Producer's Assistant for Daniel Group Entertainment, facilitating communication for their Triple Espresso tour. Previously she has served as Assistant Director, Festival Stage Manager, and Director for various productions. She also has experience in social media marketing, website design, and crowd management.
1. Kasey Manche
715.928.1228 2300 Madison St. #1
kaseyemanche@gmail.com Minneapolis, MN 55418
Resolutely Driven • Passionately Creative • Relentlessly Innovative
Education:
B.A. Theatre and Bible: University of Northwestern- St. Paul- May 2016
Highlights
Festival Stage Manager
December 2012 & 2013
-Effectively organized four productions
-Facilitated design, technical, production, and artistic teams
-Controlled and supervised technical elements during show’s run.
Director
December 2014 & Spring 2015
-Creatively designed technical and production aspects
-Organized actors and prompted artistic choice
-Constructed rehearsal and production calendar
-Expertly combined artistic and technical elements
Professional Work Experience
Assistant Director
Cross Community Players- Godspell- December 2016- February 2017
-Aid director in artistic choices for show
-Organize cast and production team
- Facilitate communication to Board of Directors
Producer’s Assistant
Daniel Group Entertainment with Dennis Babcock- October 2016- Present
-Social Media and online presence and marketing
-Collaborate with Hennepin Theatre Trust for Holiday season of Triple Espresso
-Facilitate communication with theatres for Triple Espresso tour
-Website Design
Assistant Production Manager
University of Northwestern- St. Paul- Theatre Department – August 2013- May 2016
-Organize and supervise production and technical teams
-Develop social media
-Manage corporate sponsorship
2. -Prepared department and production calendar
-Coordinated with Box Office regarding ticket sales
Performance Contractor
Youth Forum – October 2016- Present
-Manage mass crowds
-Engage youth in planned activities
-Improvised Performance
Assistant Activities Director
Comforts of Home – Alzheimer’sUnit- 2010-2012
-Organized resident’s activity calendars
-Executed creative routine for residents
-Provided personal care
References
Mrs. Jennifer Hunter
Professor and Director
616.340.9606
Mr. Brian Grandison
Professor
651.353.9858
Mr. Dennis Babcock
Current Theatre Employer
612.578.1888
Mr. Nathan Cousins
Past Employer and Director
218.820.5100.
Dann Peterson
Past Theatre Collaborator
612.910.1788