Kristin Wentz
About
The Business Side
Project Highlights
Examples of Previous Projects
"Small Mouth Sounds"
by Bess Wohl
Stage Manager
A six person silent play requiring concise notes on actors' movements in order to keep track of the performance. It toured abroad to Hungary and performed at the University of Pecs in Pecs, Hungary.
ISU Student
Theatre Association's Festivals
Production Manager
Organized and lead five student-run, full-scale productions, including gathering show material, interviewing directors/designers, and auditioning actors. Served as the Artistic Director, Stage Manager and supervisor in all areas of production.
"I and You"
by Lauren Gunderson
Properties Supervisor
A two-person play set only in a teenage girl's room that is "not too girly". Lead discussions on props necessary for the show and worked within a budget to source and create props with the egregious amount of set dressing.
Crossroads Repretory Theatre 2021 Season
Assist. Prop. Manager
Worked with the Head of Props to source props for two virtual shows: "I Loved I Lost, I Made Spaghetti" by Giulia Melucci and "Clue" by Sandy Rustin. This included making duplicates of props due to the virtual nature of "Clue". "Spaghetti" required the use of practical cooking props and food for every performance.
"A Year with
Frog and Toad"
by Willie Reale
Scenic Artist
A bright and cheery children's musical set in a world where frogs have houses and snails deliver mail. Lead the execution of painting scenery from the Scenic Designer's elevations including a snowy banks and trees, pond cattails rocks, and large-scale grass fronds.
"Deathtrap"
by Ira Levin
Stage Manager
A five-person murder mystery play that includes at least five scenes of stage violence and use of weaponry. The first large-scale production at Indiana State University since the era of the COVID pandemic
"Agnes of God"
by John Pielmeier
Stage Manager
Pioneered the first season of virtual theater at Indiana State University and coordinated with ISU faculty and staff to create a new way of performance during a time of uncertainty with COVID.
Awards
1 / ISU Department of Theater's Outstanding Senior
Chosen by ISU Department of Theater faculty and staff.
2 / Stage Management Clipboard Award
Chosen by ISU Department of Theater faculty and staff as the most outstanding student stage manager of the season. Awarded twice.
3 / Best Stage Management Team
Voted by ISU Students and Faculty for work on "Deathtrap".
4 / Emery Becker Design/Tech Memorial Scholarship
The intent of Victor and Susan Becker, parents of the late Emery Becker ’15, is to provide scholarships to students pursuing a degree in Theater Design and Technology in the College of Arts and Sciences. As a tribute to Emery, they would ask that selected scholarship recipients emulate the characteristics of their son. These characteristics include a passion for life, a passion for theater, a passion for photography and technology, and a love for all people. Eligible students will display a passion for theater technology and respect for all people. Must be pursuing a degree in Theater Design and Technology.
5 / Hines Memorial Award
Awarded to students who entered Indiana State as first-time college freshmen and are completing their bachelor's degrees with the highest cumulative grade point average (4.0 GPA).
6 / Indiana State University Dean's List
Eight out of eight eligible semesters. Includes full-time students whose semester grade point average is 3.50 to 4.0.
7 / Most Improved Student Organization
- Student Theatre Association
Was President of the organization for two year when awarded at the Sycamore Leadership Awards. This award goes to a club at Indiana State University that makes a significant effort to enhance its overall mission, has revitalized membership, and improved focus on the organization's mission and internal operations.
