About
Emma Richards is a stage manager for dance, theatre and orchestra, based in Brisbane, Australia
Emma is a well-rounded practitioner, with experience in stage management, vision, wardrobe and lighting. Emma has worked in stage management positions for Queensland Ballet and Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and has recently completed internships on Hamilton the Musical, and Queensland Ballet’s Strictly Gershwin. These experiences fostered Emma’s love for cast management and problem solving - two aspects of stage management that she finds greatly rewarding. Emma also has extensive assistant stage management experience, and enjoys working as an effective part of a team.
Past Work
2023 - Standing By 2023
QUT, Technical Production Showcase
Production Coordinator
2023 - Queensland Ballet Academy Gala
Queensland Ballet
Assistant Stage Manager
2023 - The Little Mermaid
Queensland Ballet
Assistant Stage Manager
2022 - The Nutcracker
Queensland Ballet
Stage Management Intern
2023
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra Management Assistant
2023 - Hamilton the Musical
Australian Tour, Michael Cassel Group
Wardrobe Intern
2023 - Strictly Gershwin
Queensland Ballet
Wardrobe Intern
2022 - Watson
QUT, Production Arts Project
Writer, Props Designer, ASM