I’m a proud “theatre brat!” (A person raised in the theatre) 

I’ve performed, worked backstage, ran lights, directed, and have taught.  My BA is in Theatre, so one would assume that my career would be in the theatre. Somewhere. 

That assumption would be WRONG. 😮(Yes, I still do community theatre when time permits)

Due to “life” and having to “adult” (bills suck 😒), I’ve tripped down a path in business.  I’ve often been asked in interviews “How did you go from theatre to being a product manager?” and my answer is always:

1. Really great mentors and people willing to take chance on me. 

2. My theatre background has provided many valuable and unique skills that have attributed to my success. 

3. I surround myself with people smarter than me, I listen to them, and I learn from them. 

I can hear you thinking 🤔, “What are the skills you’ve learned in theatre that have made you a success in business?” 

Whoa, no need to shout!!! 😉

I’ll tell you in “The Balanced Theatre Brat”  series: 

1. “The Show Must Go On” – Problem Solving 
2. “Everything Comes Together During Tech Week” – Stress Management
3. “Take direction, Damn It” – Feedback and Support
4. “This is My Dream Show” – Product Planning and Storyboarding
5. “What are the F**k are you saying?” – Communication 
6. “Just Puke in Your Purse” – Commitment 
7. “Even a One Man Show Needs Support” – Working Together 
8. “No One Can Learn Your Lines For You”  – Working Independently 
9. “Thank You, Five” – Promptness 
10. “We Don’t Always Get the Lead” – Dealing with Disappointment 
11. “A Great Director Gets the Best Talent” – Leadership 
12. “The Best Shows Come From a Cast & Crew That is Having Fun” – Fun at Work 
13. “You Have 6 Weeks Until Open” – Learning Quickly and Efficiently 
14. “Come See My Improv” – Marketing 
15. “Where is John? That was His Cue!!” – Thinking on Your Feet 
16. “Wardrobe Malfunction” – Laughing at Yourself 
17. “Midsummer but with Zombies” – Creativity 
18. “Tying it All Together” 

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