Jacinta W.

Freelance Stage Manager/Theatre Technician

South Yarra, Victoria, Australia

About

Detail-oriented Stage Manager and theatre technician with hands-on experience in live performance, touring productions, and technical operations. Skilled in stage management, QLab, lighting and audio setup, and prop and costume maintenance. Confident in calling shows, managing backstage logistics, and adapting to a variety of performance spaces — from traditional theatres to site-specific outdoor venues. Known for strong organizational skills, adaptability under pressure, and a collaborative approach to creative work. Completed the Bachelor of Performing Arts majoring in Production & Design (Stage Management) Theatre Technician at John Curtin College of the arts (stage management, lighting and audio) Assistant/Deputy/Stage Manager with the West Australian Opera on a contractual basis. Mainstage and Touring experience Lighting technician at Frigeworld festival 2020-22 Assistant tech site manager Fringeworld 2023 Stage Manager Fringeword 2024 Experience in Front of House ushering from Fringeworld festival 2016-18 and John Curtin College of the Arts

Experience

  • Venue Technician at University of Melbourne
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    - Assist with bump ins/outs of lighting and staging elements - Follow spot operator for FFAM/VCA's Cendrillon

  • Stage Manager at Freelance
    Jan 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 7 mos

  • John Curtin College of the Arts (9 yrs 10 mos)
    • Head Theatre Technician
      Feb 2025 - Sep 2025 · 8 mos

      - Managed and coordinated theatre rehearsals and live performances. - Plotted and called technical rehearsals with minimal prior show familiarity. - Adapted to outdoor and unconventional performance spaces, managing the logistical and technical challenges of site-specific productions, including variable weather, limited infrastructure, and audience flow. - Programmed or Busked lighting states for external clients using MA dot2 and Chamsys MagicQ consoles. - Created and operated QLab show files for school productions and external clients, including audiovisual (AV) elements.

    • Theater Technician
      Dec 2015 - Feb 2025 · 9 yrs 3 mos

      - Managed and coordinated theatre rehearsals and live performances. - Plotted and called technical rehearsals with minimal prior show familiarity. - Programmed or Busked lighting states for external clients using MA dot2 and Chamsys MagicQ consoles. - Created and operated QLab show files for school productions and external clients, including audiovisual (AV) elements. - Operated follow spot for ballet and musical theatre performances. - Served as mic technician for selected musical productions.

  • Stage Manager at Perth Symphony Orchestra
    Jun 2025 - Jun 2025 · 1 mo

    Inxs Reimagined at Crown Theatre Perth Worked with venue technician to open the house and start the show on time. Show running involved following scores and calling LX cues as needed, and ensuring artists were standing by side stage to enter the stage at the correct time.

  • West Australian Opera (Contract · 4 mos)
    • Deputy stage Manager
      Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 · 2 mos

      Rusalka, Opera conference (West Australian Opera, Opera Queensland, Opera Australia, State Opera South Australia) premiere production opened in Perth, His Majesty's Theatre. Conductor: Christopher van Tuinen Director: Sarah Giles Assistant Director: Laura Hansford Set Designer: Charles Davis Costume Designer: Renee Mulder Lighting Designer: Paul Jackson Movement Director & Intimacy Coordinator: Dr. Lyndall Grant Video Designer & Content Creator: David Bergmann

    • Production Coordinator
      Apr 2024 - May 2024 · 2 mos

      Dido and Aeneas - Government House Ballroom Conductor - Christopher van Tuinen Conductor - Bayden Adams Director - Humphrey Bower Movement Coach - Margrete Helgeby Chaney Lighting Designer - Mick Rippon