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Kariah Bennett
Stage Manager, Alabama State University
Location: Chicago , IL
Joined: Jul 16th, 2025

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Alabama State University class of 2027

Undergrad Major: Theatre

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https://youtube.com/shorts/LD-xwljNNsA?si=vlKNzGZUayuKsOE8

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I currently work with Alabama State University as Stage Manager
I have years of experience working in the industry.

Stage Manager | Alabama State University
From April 2025 to April 2025 • 0 year(s)
Central coordinator for Versvilla production, making sure everything runs smoothly before, during, and after performances.

Actor | Alabama State University
From April 2025 to April 2025 • 0 year(s)
Portrayed characters in short play Frog Loves Christy, bringing scripts to life through voice, body, emotion, and expression.

Stage Manager | Alabama State University
From April 2025 to April 2025 • 0 year(s)
Central coordinator for Raisin In The Sun production, ensuring everything runs smoothly before, during, and after performances.

Dancer | Alabama State University
From March 2025 to March 2025 • 0 year(s)
Performed solo and in group pieces for Senior Dance Capstone, leading by example and exhibiting personality for spectators.

Lighting Designer/Operator/Set and scene/Rigging and flying | Alabama State University
From February 2025 to March 2025 • 0 year(s)
Worked on technical aspects of Carmina Burana and Repertory, designing and operating lights, setting up fixtures, and flying in set design.

Dancer | Alabama State University
From November 2024 to February 2025 • 1 year(s)
Brought The WIZ to life through imagination, performing in several pieces and choreographing memorable works on stage.

Lighting Operator | Covpa Camps
From July 2024 to July 2024 • 0 year(s)
Designed lighting cues and executed tasks as directed by stage manager for Covpa 3t camp productions.

Choreographer/Camp Counselor | Alabama State University
From July 2024 to July 2024 • 0 year(s)
Mentored students at 3T Camp, teaching dance skills and life lessons while helping them develop as artists.

Dancer | Alabama State University
From May 2024 to May 2024 • 0 year(s)
Choreographed and performed partner work for Versvilla youth music talent event, showcasing musical talents.

Assistant Stage Manager | Covpa
From April 2024 to April 2024 • 0 year(s)
Led playdirecting process for Blues for an Alabama Sky, calling cues and managing potentially hazardous timings during show.

Assistant Stage Manager | Covpa
From April 2024 to April 2024 • 0 year(s)
Led playdirecting process for Spring Dance Concert, calling cues quickly and handling pressure situations during performances.

Professional Dancer | Covpa
From March 2024 to March 2024 • 0 year(s)
Performed solo and in group pieces for Senior Dance Concert, leading by example and exhibiting personality for spectators.

Stage Manager | Covpa
From March 2024 to March 2024 • 0 year(s)
Assumed leadership for Directing Short Play Festival, guiding playdirecting process and calling cues to detect dangerous timings.

Workshop Participant | Alvin Ailey
From February 2024 to February 2024 • 0 year(s)
Studied under Vernard J. Gilmore, learning contemporary dance fundamentals and insights into daily company work.

Dancer | Payton Production
From February 2024 to February 2024 • 0 year(s)
Performed choreographed piece for Black History show presentation at Alabama State University under student leadership.

Workshop Participant | Auburn University
From November 2023 to November 2023 • 0 year(s)
Learned fundamental steps and cultural significance of stepping from Step-Afrika, the world's foremost stepping expert.

Professional Dancer | Covpa
From October 2023 to October 2023 • 0 year(s)
Portrayed Amal, a young refugee, in Walk with Amal performance, transporting character through time on civil rights walk.

Professional Dancer | Covpa
From October 2023 to October 2023 • 0 year(s)
Performed in Fall Dance Concert, dancing in variety of pieces honoring the BFA program's tenth anniversary.

Professional Dancer | Covpa
From September 2023 to September 2023 • 0 year(s)
Performed motivational dances for Convocation before the president addressed students with their proclamation.

Dancer | Dancexcel Champion Center
From November 2017 to August 2023 • 6 year(s)
Engaged in several dance routines portraying supernatural ancestors, demonstrating black culture and community progress through dance.

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