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Name;
Lexie Jaensch
Course;
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
Discipline;
Stage Manager
Lexie at a control desk overseeing a theatre production with actors in period costumes on stage.

Deputy Stage Manager 'Little Women'

Technical rehearsals for 'Little Women', performed in the round and involving flown sails and QLab operation.

Photo: Deryk McAlpin

Energetic cast performing a choreographed dance on a scaffold stage with colorful lighting.

Production Stage Manager 'Heathers'

A dance number from 'Heathers' involving the full company, including principal cast and ensemble on a large-scale set.

Photo: Ben Fon

Musical score and cue script for a theatre production with detailed stage and lighting notes.

Deputy Stage Manager 'Little Women'

An excerpt from the 'Little Women' calling script.

Cast in period attire on stage under blue and purple lights

Deputy Stage Manager 'Little Women'

The two alternate casts of 'Little Women'

Photo: Ben Fon

Intense dramatic scene with actors around a bar on stage, highlighted by moody blue stage lighting.

Assistant Stage Manager 'Merrily We Roll Along'

A scene from 'Merrily We Roll Along' involving a breakable prop, consumable props and imitation blood, coordinated by Lexie.

Photo: Drew Echberg

Stage manager with headset and clipboard preparing for a scene backstage in low light.

Assistant Stage Manager 'Merrily We Roll Along'

Lexie at her props table during a performance

Photo: Deryk McAlpin

A split-screen photograph: above, dancers perform in a theatre foyer. Below, dancers perform onstage atop a sand floor with projection screens above.

Deputy Stage Manager 'Alter Kinetic'

'Footprints', as part of triple bill 'Alter Kinetic', featured flown set and rubber sand

Photo: Gregory Lorenzutti

Choreographic production preset list with diagrams and a stage manager's contact details.

Deputy Stage Manager 'Alter Kinetic'

Preset list and diagrams for 'Alter Kinetic', performed in the round and featuring masks and an a section in the foyer outside

Theatre crew discussing set pieces on a stage.

Production Stage Manager 'Heathers'

Lexie in discussion with department heads regarding large moving set pieces operated by cast. ‘Heathers’ also featured stage combat, imitation firearms, intimacy and choreographed lifts.

Photo: Deryk McAlpin

Cast schedule for a dress rehearsal of "Heathers: The Musical".

Production Stage Manager 'Heathers'

An example of a cast change document prepared for each performance of 'Heathers'

A portrait image of Lexie Jaensch

Lexie is an emerging Melbourne/Naarm-based stage manager. She completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) at the Victorian College of the Arts in 2023.

Her background as a performer has informed her love of musical theatre and large-scale productions. She is passionate about effective teamwork, communication, and fostering positive work environments.

Her professional credits include secondments on '&Juliet' (Michael Cassel Group), and 'Moulin Rouge! the Musical' (Global Creatures), and Deputy Orchestra Manager on 'La Cenerentola' (Victorian Opera).

Lexie’s university credits include Assistant Stage Manager on ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ (dir. Jason Langley), Deputy Stage Manager on ‘Alter Kinetic’ (chor. Ngioka Bunda-Heath, Julie Minaai and Lucy Guerin), Deputy Stage Manager on ‘Little Women’ (dir. Theresa Borg), and Production Stage Manager on ‘Heathers the Musical’ (dir. Alister Smith).

Lexie is looking forward to entering the industry and to continue bringing exciting stories to life.

Email;
lexiejaensch@gmail.com
Lexie at a control desk overseeing a theatre production with actors in period costumes on stage.
Energetic cast performing a choreographed dance on a scaffold stage with colorful lighting.
Musical score and cue script for a theatre production with detailed stage and lighting notes.
Cast in period attire on stage under blue and purple lights
Intense dramatic scene with actors around a bar on stage, highlighted by moody blue stage lighting.
Stage manager with headset and clipboard preparing for a scene backstage in low light.
A split-screen photograph: above, dancers perform in a theatre foyer. Below, dancers perform onstage atop a sand floor with projection screens above.
Choreographic production preset list with diagrams and a stage manager's contact details.
Theatre crew discussing set pieces on a stage.
Cast schedule for a dress rehearsal of "Heathers: The Musical".

Deputy Stage Manager 'Little Women'

Technical rehearsals for 'Little Women', performed in the round and involving flown sails and QLab operation.

Photo: Deryk McAlpin

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A portrait image of Lexie Jaensch