Something Rotten! Jr.

Assistant Stage Manager

Theatre as a path to leadership

In seventh grade, I took a leap and applied for Assistant Stage Manager for Something Rotten! Jr. — and that is when I started to see theatre as a path for leadership, not just participation. I was nervous at first, afraid of executing a cue wrong, but my stage manager’s kind and helpful manner made her a mentor I still try to model today.

Learning the deck

Managing props, set changes, and rapid costume transitions in a high-speed musical was a massive learning experience. In the beginning, my binder was a complete mess. But with each run I grew stronger, more organized, and more ready to help others find their place too.