Resume

Resume:
A living document

Kayleigh Truman, M.A.
Ph.D. Student at Rutgers SMLR
IATSE Local One
Rutgers AAUP-AFT
Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Phone: 201-362-5122

Researcher Positions:

Graduate Researcher with Dr. Douglas Kruse and Dr. Lisa Schur, Rutgers University
Researcher with L.E.A.R.N (Labor Education and Research Network), Rutgers University

Academic Research Interests:

Invisible disabilities and Mental Health of Workers
The Labor Gig Economy of Entertainment Workers
Precarious Employment preferences amongst disabled workers

Conference Presentations:

“Resist, Rest, Repeat: Fighting the System While Caring for Ourselves"
- Presenters: Arianna Drakotos Schindle, Katie Weidling, Kayleigh Truman, Liz Davis-Frost
- Presented at the 2025 UALE Conference, Los Angeles, CA
"Agency and Power: Balancing Mental Health in the Entertainment Industry"
- Based on a presentation co-created for NATCON 2023 by Kayleigh Truman and Shaina Fawn
- Presented yearly for IATSE Local One, NYC, NY
- Versions presented for The Behind The Scenes, Wellness Lounge, LDI, Las Vegas, NV
"Fostering Employment of Disabled workers in Theater"
- Panel discussion at USITT, Columbus Ohio
"Engaging Reluctant Employers: Taking the Cost out of Mental Health Change"
- Developed for The Behind the Scenes Wellness lounge at LDI, Las Vegas, NV

Professional Positions:

Current:

Property Sub on "& Juliet" at The Sondheim Theater 2022-Present
- Learn House Prop tracks for planned an emergency coverage
- Assist in show and venue maintenance
Props/Carps Stagehand with the Roundabout Theater Company, 2017 - Present
- Assis in the Load in, running and out of shows as needed.
- Assist in crafting and design as needed
- Sub as Props swing as needed
Props hand at The Sondheim Theater, Aug 2017 - Present
- Assist in load ins/techs/outs of all shows
- Learn tracks as sub, as needed
- Assist in crafting and design as needed

Past Positions:

Electrician at Madison Square Garden, March 2018 - 2023
- Assist in loading in and out Multi Trailor tours for the MSG Arena and Hulu Theater.
- Assemble truss, towers, racks and grids as needed
- has worked on Billy Joel, Elton John, Drake, ELO, P!nk, etc...
Props Sub/tech on Mrs. Doubtfire, Feb. 2020 - May 2022
- Learn Props sub tracks to cover house positions
- Assist in crafting and design as needed
- Position on hold due to Covid-19

Sub-House Technician at Lincoln Center Theater, Aug 2017 - April 2023
- Maintain all house and decorative lighting fixtures throughout LTC
- Set up all rehearsal spaces and operate house sound system for said rehearsals
- Coordinate with other departments’ needs and layouts for special events

Overhire Carpenter and Electrician at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Feb. 2017 - April 2023
- Load in and out both touring, and house productions
- Help run live events as needed
- Assist with industrials, live music, conferences, weddings and other live events
Props Swing on "Slava's Snow Show",Oct. 2019 to Jan 2020
- Cover all house props tracks as needed
- Assist talent in all prop transitions and special effects
- Help Maintain and clean up "blizzard snow effect"
Props sub for "Beautiful: The Carol King Musical" on Broadway,Aug. 2017 to Oct. 2019
- Cover Deck Right house Props track
- Assist in automated transitions with knifing furniture/prop pieces
Deck Props and Special Effects For "King Lear" on Broadway,Jan 2019 to June 2019
- Co-develop special effects needed including custom blood packs, CO2 powered Squibs, Eye gouge rigs
- Maintain all special effects and trick props throughout run
- Assist in all clean up pre-and post show
Props Head Sub at American Airlines Theater, Sept 2017 to Dec 2018
- Cover the Properties Head on both work and show calls
- Lead team during work calls to efficiently complete note lists
- Assist Head in organization and maintenance of prop storage facilities

Local One Apprentice at American Airlines Theatre, Sept 2015- Sept 2017
- Worked full time in subscription based, non-profit Broadway house
- Fulfill role on all show calls varying from A2, Deck Electrician, Automation Second, etc.
- Assist in maintaining all lighting fixtures, rehearsal spaces and house inventories.

Carpenter and Rigger at Clare Tow Theater at Lincoln Center, Sept 2014 - 2020
- Assist house crew in load ins of scenic and prop elements
- Help design and fabricate any “trick” or special effect prop needs
- Function as liaison between design team and other technical departments

Over Hire Props Artisan at the Signature Theater,Oct 2014 - Sept 2015
- Complete complex props and dressing in expedited and timely fashion
- Fabricate and re-engineer prop prototypes
- Communicate effectively between other departments and designers

Over Hire at the New Victory Theater on 42nd Street, Feb 2014 - Dec 2017
- Assist in Lighting and Scenic load ins
- Cable, dress and focus house and traveling lighting package
- Assist in the restoration and strike of all touring shows
Other Various Theater Experiences from 2014 back to 2010

Resume:A living document

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Resume:
A living document