Zane
Alcorn
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In 2023, I was the Assistant Director for Central City Opera's production of Kiss Me, Kate. The production was directed by Ken Cazan and choreographed by Danny Pelzig. During the rehearsal process I supported the stage director and choreographer by offering artistic ideas, taking detailed staging notes, and relaying runthrough notes to the cast. Once the production had opened, I was responsible for staging cover roles, and during performances I would take detailed notes and discuss them with performers before the following performance to maintain the integrity of the production. Additionally, I was responsible for stage directing studio artists in songs from "Face On The Barroom Floor" and "Street Scene" for CCO's SHORT WORKS scenes program, as well as delivering a pre-performance dramaturgical deep dive into the background of the production to audiences through "Opera Notes".
As Stage Directing Intern, I participated in the day-to-day needs of Stage Director Caroline Clegg and Assistant Stage Director Audrey Chait throughout the rehearsal process including note-taking, coordinating chorus members during staging, creating detailed paperwork and supporting cover staging rehearsals. Throughout the process I crafted dramaturgy articles, compiled research photography, creating a scene summary breakdown, and printed out maps for reference for performers during rehearsals. Additionally, I was responsible for staging Cincinnati Opera's Opera Chorus Cabaret 2024 which included songs from operas and musicals ranging in presentation from concert-style to full blocking with limited scenic and costumes.
Zane Alcorn
Zane Auburn Alcorn (He / Him / His) is a stage director of theatre, musicals, and opera. His work has spanned from absurdist new works to dramatic classics and everything in between, most recently directing Twelfth Night at Theater At Monmouth. Zane received his B.A. in Theatre Arts from San Diego State University. In addition to directing, Zane has over ten years of experience as a Stage Manager, Dramaturg, and Producer.
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Biography
Zane Auburn Alcorn (He / Him / His) is a stage director of theatre, musicals, and opera. His work has spanned from absurdist new works to dramatic classics and everything in between, most recently directing Twelfth Night at Theater At Monmouth. As a director, Zane has developed a style of collaboration that is grounded in well-informed dramaturgical discussions, while embracing active staging that regularly engages the surrounding environment as its own character.
Over the last ten years, Zane has worked across the country as a stage director and assistant director, focusing on productions with deep possibilities for empathetic growth and stories that connect with large audiences without losing the unique interpretations and ideas that should be engaged with every new staging. As a creative leader, Zane seeks to empower the collaborators around him to create a more powerful artistic community.
Zane received his B.A. in Theatre Arts from San Diego State University. In addition to directing, Zane has over ten years of experience as a Stage Manager, Dramaturg, and Producer.
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Experience
Stage Director - Orpheus In The Underworld (Offenbach)
2025 - Present
As Stage Director, I am responsible for supervising and coordinating multiple creative departments not only including staging responsibilities, but also crafting an "in-the-round" stage layout to fit the needs of a non-traditional performance venue, creating scenic, costume, and lighting design concepts, writing new English scene dialogue, and creating marketing material.
Production Stage Manager (Guest Artist) - Rodrigo (Handel)
2025 - 2025
During my time as Production Stage Manager, the production process required several daily updates to all departments as creative concepts, performer needs, and artists schedules. I supervised a team of of 4 ASMs comprising of 2 students and 1 professional throughout the rehearsal process and performances. My responsibilities included email coordination between departments, creating and distributing rehearsal/performance reports, calling runthroughs and performances, collaborating with the Staging Staff on paperwork and other needs, as well as mentoring and supervising the Assistant AD and ASM teams.
Production Stage Manager (Guest Artist) - The Grand Hotel Tartarus (Danielpour)
2024 - 2024
During my time as Production Stage Manager, I supervised a team of of 4 ASMs comprising of 2 students and 2 professionals throughout the rehearsal process and performances. My responsibilities included email coordination between departments, creating and distributing rehearsal/performance reports, calling runthroughs and performances, collaborating with the Staging Staff on paperwork and other needs, and supervising the ASM team.
Director - Twelfth Night (Shakespeare)
2025 - 2025
As a Director for a summer repertory production, I was tasked with staging a 90-minute cut of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night within 3 days with a cast of 8 performers doubling roles to fill the entire narrative scope of the play. Within the production we included songs, comedic sword fights, and constant complication character changes to make present an emotionally deep and entertaining production.
Production Stage Manager (Guest AEA Artist) - Alcina (Handel)
2025 - 2025
During my time as Production Stage Manager, I supervised a team of of 3 ASMs comprising of 1 student and 2 professionals throughout the rehearsal process and performances. My responsibilities included acted as a representative of the production staff throughout the rehearsal process, email coordination between departments, creating and distributing rehearsal/performance reports, calling runthroughs and performances, collaborating with the Staging Staff on paperwork and other needs, and supervising the ASM team.
Stage Director - The Adventures of Pinocchio (Dove)
2024 - 2024
As Stage Director, in addition to staging performers I was also responsible for collaborating with the conductor on creating a cut of the score that maintains the integrity of the opera while reducing the overall character needs, developing a scenic and costume concept that fit within the budget of the production, as well as building scenic and prop elements.
Assistant Stage Manager - Tosca (Puccini)
2024 - 2024
As Assistant Stage Manager, I was responsible for calling performers cues, coordinating props needs, and overseeing scenic shifts. In addition, I collaborated with the other ASM and PSM on production paperwork including Who What Where, Entrance/Exit Sheets, and performer requests.
Assistant Stage Manager - The Merry Widow (Lehar)
2023 - 2023
As Assistant Stage Manager, I was responsible for calling performers cues, coordinating props needs, and overseeing scenic shifts. Because of the limited time for transitions and the complicated process of shifting scenic elements, I was responsible for upholding the safety of the performance space throughout the production run. In addition, I collaborated with the other ASM and PSM on production paperwork including Who What Where, Entrance/Exit Sheets, and performer requests.
Stage Manager - Songs & Dances For Imaginary Lands (Various)
2024 - 2024
As Stage Manager, I acted in the capacity of both PSM and ASM throughout the rehearsal and performance process. I was responsible for creating and distributing daily calls, rehearsal/performance reports, as well as coordinating props needs. During the performances I called lighting, projections, and performer cues.
Stage Directing Intern - Liverpool Oratorio (McCartney)
2024 - 2024
As Stage Directing Intern, I participated in the day-to-day needs of Stage Director Caroline Clegg and Assistant Stage Director Audrey Chait throughout the rehearsal process including note-taking, coordinating chorus members during staging, creating detailed paperwork and supporting cover staging rehearsals. Throughout the process I crafted dramaturgy articles, compiled research photography, creating a scene summary breakdown, and printed out maps for reference for performers during rehearsals. Additionally, I was responsible for staging Cincinnati Opera's Opera Chorus Cabaret 2024 which included songs from musicals and operas ranging in presentation from concert-style to staging with limited scenic and costumes.
Assistant Director - Kiss Me, Kate (Porter)
2023 - 2023
As Assistant Director, I supported the stage director and choreographer by offering artistic ideas, taking detailed staging notes, and relaying runthrough notes to the cast. Once the production had opened, I was responsible for staging the covers in between performances, stage directing the studio artists in songs from "Face On The Barroom Floor" and "Street Scene" for CCO's SHORT WORKS scenes program, as well as delivering a dramaturgical deep dive to audiences through "Opera Notes" which took place before each performance. During performances I would also take detailed notes and discuss them with performers before each performance to maintain the integrity of the production.
Stage Manager - The Artwork of the Future (Moe)
2023 - 2023
As Stage Manager, I was responsible for both PSM and ASM responsibilities throughout the rehearsal and performance of this production. Responsibilities including calling lights, sound, and projection cues, taping out scenic layouts every day at changing rehearsal venues, transcribing blocking notes, coordinating departmental needs, pre-setting props and scenic elements, and distributing daily calls and rehearsal/performance reports.
Expertise
Professional Role
Stage Director
Industry
Opera
Musical Theatre
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