After relocating from London to St. George via New York City, I found a new home at Tuacahn Center for the Arts in 2016. I started working in the Box Office and as the Youth Supervisor for the youth cast members in the productions and just fell in love with the beautiful, scenic surroundings of Southern Utah and Tuacahn’s stunning desert backdrop. I began working in the Company Management department in 2018 and became the Company Manager and Hospitality Manager in the fall of 2019.
As Company Manager I manage the needs of the cast, crew and production team which involves a mixture of administrative, logistical and creative tasks that keep me on my toes! A large part of Company Management at Tuacahn is handling the travel, transportation and housing for all the members of the company that are from out of town. At the height of the season we have over 120 people that we are taking care of from the minute they leave their apartment in their home cities until they return back there. From rides to and from the airport, rental cars, organizing their apartments in St George and anything else they may need while they are with us at Tuacahn. I also assist in events onsite as well as organizing and hosting the opening and closing night parties which are always a lot of fun as I get to really tune into the creative side of the job, and utilize my previous job experience in events management in London. Another large part of the job is to keep the company happy and smiling when we are working hard and doing outdoor theater in 110 degree weather! Over my 6 years in this position I have found fun ways to keep morale high like decorating the Green Room for each tech week, think monkeys hanging from the ceiling for Tarzan or taking your nightly tech week treats from a counter masquerading as a yellow brick road. The element of fun and creativity is both a boost in energy for the company but also for team Company Management, as myself and my incredible assistant, Whitney Harrison, love to hear the oohs and aahs of joy from our office in the Green Room.
As Hospitality Manager I handle all of the hospitality needs during our Spring and Fall Concert Season. This involves handling all of the rider requirements for each of the bands that come in regarding any dressing room items, the catering needs, as well as the hotels and transportation to and from the venue and airport. We also have to solve any last minute issues that arise, such as getting a cigar for Larry The Cable Guy from Mesquite or guitar strings for Styx!
What I love the most about this job is the opportunity to blend my passion for the arts with my knack for organization and problem-solving. The energy of working on world-class productions in such a stunning, unique setting is incredibly fulfilling. Every day brings a new challenge, whether it’s managing logistics, supporting the team, or finding creative solutions to problems. Being part of a company that brings exceptional performances to life in the heart of the desert is truly special, and I’m grateful to contribute to making each production a success.