Hi, I’m Marina Prather
I am a passionate and experienced stage manager with experience in new works, plays, and musicals at established professional and university settings.
For me, theatre is an artistic platform in which we can share societal issues, stories of life, love and friendship, and provide the audience an escape from reality through thought-provoking performances.
My Passion for Stage Management
I first got into Stage Managing my freshman year of college when I was asked to ASM an original production through my university - Captain Hook: An Original Musical. This was where I learned my passion for Stage Management, especially New Work Productions. I learned to love the changes that happen in rehearsal to the finalized production we share with everyone on opening night!
That production showed me what it took to be a stage manger under stressful circumstances while keeping calm and collected to lead the cast and crew. From there I continued on to Stage Manage numerous productions at my university and professional theatres across the country. In addition, some of these roles have led me to directing several productions, which is my second passion!
Ultimately, my favorite part of any production is the connections I make with the cast, crew and artistic/production team in addition to seeing the show take form from auditions until closing night. I love being a part of any production by helping to keep everything organized, creating true connections with everyone I work with, and creating a show unlike any other.
I would love to work with you and gain a passion like yours for the production you are preparing for! Please reach out with inquiries through the contact form and I will respond to you the next moment I am available! In the meantime, feel free to review my Linkden and Work Instagram account for a more in-depth resume of my work!
Your Questions, Answered
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Stage Management is my main focus! That is where the majority of my experience is and what I am currently pursuing professionally. Directing and design I love to do on the side of my Stage Management schedule allows!
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Thank you so much for your interest! Currently, I am only available for one role per show, although you may consider me for a variety of production/design roles over the span of several productions.
This allows me to be able to fully work on a specified role per project, to be able to put all of my time and energy there instead of partly committing to several roles for one project.
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Absolutely! I love traveling and getting to live in different areas of the country for jobs!
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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I am very clear, confident, and collaborative. With my experience in multiple design roles I am able to best communicate with everyone on the team. I stay calm and collective when things don’t run the way they are supposed to and am able to troubleshoot, adjust, and fix any situation.
Awards
Theatre Scholarhsip
2024
ONU Theatre Departmental Award
Excellence in Design
2024
33 Variations - Sound Design