Chloe Hessling

Hello! I am a Stage Manager working in theatre, dance, and opera. I am currently pursuing a BFA in Theatre Design and Production with a focus in Stage Management and a minor in Music at University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, I am also the oldest of six children, a role that has shaped my sense of responsibility, adaptability, and leadership.

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I discovered my passion for stage management in high school, starting with my junior high’s productions and later working with local community theatres such as Yellow Brick Theatre and Springboro Community Theatre on their children’s shows. I deeply value working with young performers, guiding them as they discover and develop their love of theatre.

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Outside of the rehearsal room, I have a passion for reading, crafts, and travelling. I am in the process of building a personal library with the goal of collecting over 1,000 books — already halfway there! My love of mythology retellings began with the Percy Jackson series and has since expanded across literature, music, and theatre. I have had the immense opportunity to travel to Italy for a summer intensive in musical theatre which furthered my love for theatre in all cultures of the world.

 

Most recently, I have completed a Stage Management Apprenticeship with Gretna Theatre Company in Pennsylvania, where I was the PSM for a children’s show and an ASM for three mainstage productions. I look forward to continuing my work in stage management with a focus on collaboration, growth, and exploring new experiences through travel and performance.