Alyssa Guest

Throughout my life, I’ve always believed in working for the love of my craft. I never thought twice when applying to university for theatre, and was surprised when friends cited reasons for their degrees as salary rather than actual enjoyment. I believe in order, precision, and control. I love making good paperwork, and proofreading others’ work. It gives me energy when I catch things others don’t. I strive for communication, trust, and connectedness. I work hard to be in synch with actors and directors in the rehearsal room and out. After working for a season in children’s theatre, I have a deep love for those theatres which let the audience peek behind the magic. The curiosity and excitement of children asking questions reminds me of what got me interested in theatre in the first place. I love laughter in the rehearsals, diligence in techs, and connectedness in the performances. And of course, there is nothing better than the feeling of executing a cue perfectly.

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. Alyssa Guest (née Bryan) has been Stage Managing since 2008. She is a native Texan, and attended Texas Tech University for 4 years, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. She completed a stage management (DSM) and electrician internship for the Rose Theater in Omaha, Nebraska before completing her degree. After graduating, she worked onboard the Independence of the Seas in both the ice rink and the mainstage for 7 months. She is currently living in England on a Spousal Visa and does not require sponsorship to work. Since moving to the UK, she has worked for the Queen's Theatre (Hornchurch) as a casual technician and stage managed their Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. She is currently available for work.