Stage Manager

Hi! My name is Annika E. Smith (pronounced like Veronica without the "Ver"). I was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina and am a recent graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University. In December of 2025, I earned a BFA in Theatre with a concentration in Stage Management. I found a love for theatre at a young age and was lucky enough to have it rekindled during high school. When I'm not stage managing, you can usually find me reading, baking, or hanging out with my friends!


I recently worked as an Assistant Stage Manager with the School of Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC) on their production of A Wrinkle in Time directed by Lucretia Taylor.

I'm currently working as the Production Stage Manager for SPARC's production of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella directed by Allison Beckett.

I'll be moving to Chicago this fall, and I'm always looking for new opportunities!
A Wrinkle in Time
School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC)
Assistant Stage Manager, Spring 2026
Direction by Lucretia Taylor
PSM Diandra Chiffano-Butts
Choreography by Garrett Reese
Scenic Design by Laine Wagner
Props by Carolyn Minor
Costume Design by Alistair Granados
Lighting Design by Corrine Manderino
Sound Design by Grace LaBelle
Photos by Chuck Rudisill (RVA Film Works)
Me (PSM) teching A Chorus Line
Photo by Abby Bobb (Production Manager)
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