Grace recently completed her second-year graduate student at Columbia University, receiving an MFA in Stage Management. She has a BA in Theatre and Media Arts: Film, TV, & Media and a minor in Management from Sacred Heart University.
At SHU, Grace stage managed eleven shows, one being an original musical that was brought to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She was on the Theatre Arts' Executive Board for three years and was the President of the Program senior year. She also has experience in Props Design, Lighting Design, and performing on stage. Over the past two years in the CU SM Program. Grace has been on the SM team for seven shows, about to start her eighth. While balancing two positions: Faculty Assistant to the Head of Stage Management, Michael Passaro, & Social Media Coordinator running @columbia.theatre on Instagram.
She is on a self-care journey and is inspired to bring joy and fun into rehearsal rooms. Gratitude is at her core. She has been told by many of her peers that her calmness is one of her standout strengths.
Grace discovered her passion for stage managing at SHU, and since then, she has committed to her craft and enjoys observing and learning from other SMs. After graduation, Grace plans to stay in the NY area and is excited to meet more people, create new experiences, and find her path as a freelance stage manager.
Recently
Grace was the Production Stage Manager of a new play by Silma Sierra Berrada at Lenfest Center for the Arts. Directed by Emilio Maxwell Cerci.
