Film · Theatre · Production
Production planning · Art direction · Scenic work
Management student with hands-on experience in film production, pre-production planning, and technical theatre.
Background & experience
I’m an Organizational Management student and Theatre minor at UNC Charlotte with practical experience in short film production, stage management, scenic construction, and pre-production planning. My work includes screenplay development, budgeting, scheduling, art direction, and production documents.
I co-wrote and art directed Feed Me, Edward and created an original film rescore after quickly learning Ableton and MIDI keyboard techniques. My theatre background began in acting at age eight, expanded into stage management and technical theatre in 2021, and continues through my Theatre minor at UNC Charlotte.
More about my background →Portfolio
Selected film, scoring, theatre, writing, and pre-production work. Open each project to view its media and supporting materials.
Completed short film · Co-writer · Art director
Acting background · Stage management · Scenic design
Music composition · Film scoring
Budgets · Call sheets · Storyboards · Scripts
54-page screenplay in progress · Selected excerpt
Completed student short film
Co-writer · Art director
A completed short film produced by an eight-person student team. Ryder Anderson and I wrote the screenplay. As art director, I also contributed to storyboarding, production budgeting, prop construction, and costume planning.
Related documents
Screenplay by Ryder Anderson and Vienna Ronan. The film and supporting production materials were created with our student team.
Stage management · Scenic work · Technical theatre
A theatre background beginning with acting at age eight, moving into stage management and technical theatre in 2021, and continuing through my Theatre minor at UNC Charlotte.
Theatre experience
My involvement in theatre began when I was eight years old as a performer. In 2021, I shifted my focus behind the scenes, building experience in stage management, technical theatre, and scenic work.
After three years on my high school stage management team, I continued my theatre education at UNC Charlotte, where I am pursuing a Theatre minor alongside my Organizational Management degree.
My high school theatre director recognized my work with Best Stage Manager awards in my sophomore and senior years, as well as a Director’s Merit award for Sherlock Holmes in my senior year.
See my full experience →Began performing at age eight and developed an early foundation in live theatre.
Moved backstage into three years of high school stage management, show calling, scenic building, painting, and production coordination.
Continuing with scenic design, script-based scale models, AutoCAD drafting, and introductory technical theatre shop practice.
UNC Charlotte · Scenic Design I
Developed two scenic concepts and physical scale models for UNC Charlotte’s Black Box Theatre, working from assigned scripts, scenic research, and spatial planning.
The coursework connected design choices with how performers and audiences use a space.
Current coursework · Technical Theatre — Scenic
Learning computer drafting through AutoCAD and practicing basic MIG welding techniques through class instruction and demonstrations.
This is introductory classroom training, alongside continued development in scenic construction and technical theatre.
Stage management & scenic experience
After acting from age eight, I shifted into technical theatre in 2021. My high school stage management experience spanned sophomore through senior year. My freshman year was virtual during COVID.
Across three years of high school technical theatre, I became a go-to student for scenic projects and hands-on problem solving. As a team lead, I helped classmates move projects forward and led builds including the French doors for The Sound of Music.
I developed foundations in sound and lighting design alongside scenic construction and painting, and gained experience calling shows during my senior year.
Scenic construction · Project lead
Led construction of six stained-glass-style window panels. Independently made the two central panels featuring crosses and oversaw construction of the remaining four.
Led the French door/window build, with interchangeable scenic elements for the house and church settings. Materials included foam framework and lighting gels.
Scenic painting · Stage management
Worked with the scenic team on painted crystal scenery, including color selection, facets, shadows, and glitter application. Also supported rehearsals and coordination of actors and technicians.
Scenic painting
Painted faux brickwork and a window unit. Independently painted the exterior of the larger house set, including aged and weathered surface details. Interior scenic work was collaborative.
I received the Director’s Merit award for my work on this production during my senior year.
High school · Junior year, fall
For the blue interior set pictured here, I selected the wall color and independently completed the wall painting, decorative decals, and all Dutchman seam work—a scenic technique used to conceal joints between flats.
Production documentation
Performance recording of moving scenery in a live theatre production.
Independent film-scoring exercise
Composer · Original rescore
Composed replacement music for a 3:12 excerpt of Spring (2019), an animated short produced by Blender Animation Studio. I learned Ableton and MIDI keyboard techniques to complete this exercise in less than a week, without previous music production experience.
Developed the score to match the movement and timing of the existing animation. The original sound effects were retained.
Source film and credits
Spring (2019) was created by Blender Animation Studio, written and directed by Andy Goralczyk, with original sound by Sander Houtman and music by Torin Borrowdale. I composed the replacement score for this selected excerpt; I did not create the animation or the original film. This is an independent exercise, not a Blender Studio collaboration. Original film © Blender Foundation, used and adapted under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).
3:12 excerpt · Replacement music composed by Vienna Ronan
Pre-production
The planning behind the work: production budgets, call sheets, storyboards, shot lists, and screenplays. Browse by document type and open each PDF directly.
Project context & credits
One Night Stand is an advertisement for Swamp, an independently created clothing brand. I created the storyboards and shot list for this project. The clothing brand and the original advertising script were created by other people; I did not write the original script.
Content note: Contains mature themes. Materials for Feed Me, Edward were developed with our student film team.
Original screenplay · Written by Vienna Ronan
54 pages in the current draft One selected excerpt shown here
Content note: Contains mature themes.
An original screenplay about connection and young adulthood during a semester abroad.
In this selected scene at Malta’s Blue Lagoon, Vienna and Lalo move from playful questions about high school to a more honest conversation about loneliness. A small invitation brings them closer.
This is one four-page excerpt, not the complete screenplay. The current draft is 54 pages long and still in development.
Also in writing
EXT. BLUE LAGOON - ONE HOUR LATER
The group slowly exits the boat for a short hike to the Blue Lagoon, a small cove on an island off of Malta.
Vienna walks with Andrew and Jack up a rocky hill. She briefly pauses and turns around, searching for Lalo. As he catches up to her he greets her with a smile.
LALO
You waiting for me?
VIENNA
Maybe a little.
Lalo quickly changes the subject.
LALO
I'm excited to explore this place.
VIENNA
Me too. I think they said we have an hour and a half here.
The whole group is ahead of them, walking towards the beach they stop at a food truck serving cocktails in pineapples.
Lalo and Vienna meet up with the group. Vienna turns to Lalo.
VIENNA
What are you gonna get?
LALO
Not sure yet. Maybe a Pina Colada.
Andrew, already drinking his Pina Colada served in a large pineapple intrudes.
ANDREW
It's so good. And refills are 5 euro.
VIENNA
Sounds worth it.
LALO
Might have to get involved.
VIENNA
I'm gonna stick with a strawberry daiquiri.
LALO
That sounds great. Pina Colada for me.
They order, but Vienna simultaneously starts up a conversation as they wait for drinks.
VIENNA
Do you mind if I ask you more questions, maybe this time I'll do a better job at remembering your answers.
LALO
Please, ask away.
VIENNA
What were you like in high school?
LALO
Shit.
VIENNA
Shit?
LALO
I was awful in high school.
Vienna sticks out her card for the bartender, she signals that they are paying together. She gives him an "okay" symbol and winks. Lalo nods and smiles.
VIENNA
Wasn't everyone?
LALO
Yeah. But I was like a total loser.
VIENNA
Me too.
LALO
You? Really?
VIENNA
Me. Really.
LALO
Tell me.
VIENNA
I mean there isn't much to say. I was a theatre kid, so I stuck with my crowd. I was the most popular of the theatre kids, sure. Everyone knew me and liked me, and I did a good job. But, I didn't do anything else. I loved my dorky friends but I never really partied or drank or went to football games. Now you go.
LALO
I mean, you had it made compared to me. I truly had no friends. Not many clubs, I didn't do much. But I wanted to lock in for college. I think high school just wasn't a good environment for me. Didn't think I had much potential.
VIENNA
And look at ya now! You're doing so much cool shit.
LALO
I am. I'm sure proud of how far I've come. It's nice to finally have real friends.
VIENNA
Awe. I love hearing that.
They get handed their drinks and take sips. Vienna coughs from the alcohol.
LALO
That strong?
VIENNA
I think they're trying to kill me.
She puts her fingers around her straw, indicating for him to have a sip. He does.
LALO
Woah. Fuck. Mine's not like that.
He hands it towards her. She takes a sip.
VIENNA
Mmmm. And I hate coconut.
They smile. Her face jokingly drops out of her smile.
VIENNA
You owe me. For this drink, by the way.
She quickly smiles.
VIENNA
I'm kidding. Oh my god, I'm kidding.
LALO
I will be buying you a drink.
VIENNA
Oh, really? Trying to get me drunk over here?
He laughs and points to the drink in her hand.
LALO
If that doesn't do the trick, then I sure won't.
She giggles.
VIENNA
So. Study abroad. How has it been? Everything you could've dreamed of and more?
LALO
More or less. It took me a while to find my footing, but I'm enjoying it more each day. My roommate is fine, I've made some new friends which is great. How about you?
VIENNA
Took a while to start to enjoy it. I'm definitely less lonely nowadays. No roommates so some days get very lonely. Specifically wednesdays. No classes, eating my dinner alone. There's ups and downs.
LALO
I'm usually not doing anything on wednesday evenings. Would you like to get dinner this wednesday?
She smiles.
VIENNA
I would. Yes. Thank you.
LALO
Of course.
She smiles to herself, he glances at her blushing and smiles to himself. She catches him smiling.
They continue to walk towards the beach and meet up with their friends, who are all drinking and laughing together.
They sit down at the beach beside each other. He gets called into the water by Jack, where he takes off his shirt and swims in the bright blue water.
Background
I am an Organizational Management major and Theatre minor at UNC Charlotte, with experience in short film production, stage management, scenic construction, and production planning.
My work includes screenwriting, storyboarding, budgeting, prop construction, scenic painting, and an independent film-scoring exercise. I am seeking opportunities in film and television pre-production, production coordination, and development.
In Spring 2026, I studied business at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan, Italy. My courses included Italian Wine Culture, Green Management and Sustainability, Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship, and Economics of the European Union. The semester also strengthened my ability to adapt to new environments and work across languages.
I have been involved in theatre since I started acting at age eight. In 2021, I transitioned into technical theatre and stage management, including three years on my high school stage management team and leadership on scenic class projects. I am continuing that work as a Theatre minor at UNC Charlotte, studying scenic design, AutoCAD drafting, and introductory MIG welding techniques in class.
UNC Charlotte
BSBA, Organizational Management
Theatre minor
Expected May 2028
Production planning
Stage management
Scenic construction
Storyboarding and shot lists
Study Abroad · Spring 2026
In Spring 2026, I studied business at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan. Selected photographs and a video from that semester.
Experience
Creative production, technical theatre, and operational experience.
Open Résumé PDF →Feed Me Edward · Student short film
Scriptwriting, storyboarding, budgeting, props, and costume planning.
Age eight onward · Technical theatre from 2021 · Continuing at UNC Charlotte
Began theatre as a performer at age eight, then moved into technical theatre and stage management in 2021. Gained three years of high school stage management experience, including show calling, and led hands-on scenic projects such as the French door build for The Sound of Music. Currently pursuing a Theatre minor at UNC Charlotte.
UNC Charlotte
Scenic research, two physical scale models, and design development from scripts.
UNC Charlotte · Current coursework
Computer drafting through AutoCAD and classroom practice demonstrating basic MIG welding techniques.
Expert Aquatics, LLC · Charlotte, NC · August–September 2026
Maintained residential and commercial pools while working approximately 20 hours per week. Managed recurring service routes independently, communicated with clients and coworkers, and followed safety and quality standards.
Expert Aquatics, LLC · Fuquay-Varina, NC · May 2025–August 2026
Coordinated lifeguard staffing and day-to-day pool operations at Sunset Bluffs Pool. Supported scheduling, team supervision, safety procedures, and customer service in a responsibility-heavy environment.
UNC Charlotte UREC · Charlotte, NC · August–November 2025
Monitored aquatic areas and patron activity to maintain a safe environment. Communicated and enforced facility policies, stayed prepared to respond to emergencies, assisted patrons with questions, and supported the recreation center’s daily operations.
Swim Club Management Group, Inc. · Holly Springs, NC · May–August 2024
Monitored pool activity, followed aquatic safety procedures, communicated with patrons, and provided attentive customer service in a busy recreational setting.
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse · Holly Springs, NC · July 2022–November 2023
Helped customers with product selection and service questions, processed transactions and online orders, and supported sales-floor displays, merchandising, and store organization.
Fuquay Brews · Fuquay-Varina, NC · May–October 2021
Prepared food and beverages, handled customer orders, and helped with hospitality, inventory, and daily café operations.
Get in touch
For internship opportunities, production projects, and creative collaborations.
I am interested in film and television pre-production, production coordination, and development, particularly in New York City.