Rachel Van Namen
DES MOINES METRO OPERA
Stage Operations Intern --> Stage Carpenter
2021
Ran three operas in rep (worked as crew for both performances and changeovers); maintained, repaired, & modified set pieces; assisted other departments as needed.

Stage Supervisor: Nate Feit
Technical Director: Natalie Hining
Changeover Technical Director: Carson Bishop
SWEENEY TODD
Director:  Kristine McIntyre 
Scenic Design: R. Keith Brumley
Show Stills: Duane Tinkey
QUEEN OF SPADES
Director:  Matthew Ozawa 
Scenic Design: Andrew Boyce
Show Stills: Jen Golay
PLATEE
Director: Chas Rader-Shieber 
Scenic Design: Jacob A. Climer
Show Stills: Duane Tinkey