My journey in theatre has always been driven by a desire to facilitate the magic that happens on stage by maintaining order behind the scenes. With experience ranging from burlesque and cabaret to aerial performance and classical theatre, I have developed a reputation as a 'safe pair of hands'—someone who is technically proficient but also emotionally intelligent. I have extensive experience collaborating with queer artists and performers across the spectrum of gender and sexuality, understanding the nuances required to make a dressing room or rehearsal space feel safe and respectful. I combine this empathy with strict professional discretion and operational rigor, making me an ideal ASM for immersive, high-intensity productions like Cabaret.

Elizabeth Kostrytsia

My journey in theatre has always been driven by a desire to facilitate the magic that happens on stage by maintaining order behind the scenes. With experience ranging from burlesque and cabaret to aerial performance and classical theatre, I have developed a reputation as a 'safe pair of hands'—someone who is technically proficient but also emotionally intelligent. I have extensive experience collaborating with queer artists and performers across the spectrum of gender and sexuality, understanding the nuances required to make a dressing room or rehearsal space feel safe and respectful. I combine this empathy with strict professional discretion and operational rigor, making me an ideal ASM for immersive, high-intensity productions like Cabaret.

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My journey in theatre has always been driven by a desire to facilitate the magic that happens on stage by maintaining order behind the scenes. With experience ranging from burlesque and cabaret to aerial performance and classical theatre, I have developed a reputation as a ‘safe pair of hands’—someone who is technically proficient but also emotionally intelligent.

I have extensive experience collaborating with queer artists and performers across the spectrum of gender and sexuality, understanding the nuances required to make a dressing room or rehearsal space feel safe and respectful. I combine this empathy with strict professional discretion and operational rigor, making me an ideal ASM for immersive, high-intensity productions like Cabaret.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Stage Manager / ASM at Vivat theatre company
June 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Immersive theatre: manage audience flow, actor safety in non-traditional spaces, and site-specific logistics. Stage management: create show reports, rehearsal notation, blocking, and daily schedules. Props & Wardrobe: sourcing, maintenance, preset checks, and quick-change assistance. Technical proficiency: familiar with QLab, lighting/sound cueing, and headset communication protocols. Rehearsal support: maintain an accurate prompt book and track blocking changes and daily script updates for the Director and SM. Soft skills include working under pressure, quick thinking, problem resolution, high adaptability, and collaborative communication.

Education

MA in Psychology at WSM University
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022
BA in Acting at The Court Yard Theatre
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024

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