Jessie Marie Bender

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Jessie is a multi-hyphenated theatre educator, manager, and artist with several years of experience in stage management, intimacy direction, and performing. She is currently a Stage Management lecturer at Chapman University and UC Santa Barbara, as well as an Associate Faculty member at Irvine Valley College.

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Jessie Marie Bender is an experienced production and deck stage manager with an MFA in the field from UCI. With several years of theatre and stage management under her belt. Jessie is well equipped to handle any production with focus, empathy, and a keen attention to detail. Her extensive experience and educational background allow her to navigate the complexities of stage management with confidence and grace, ensuring that every production runs smoothly and efficiently.

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MOST RECENT Productions
  • The Brothers Size AEA Assistant Stage Manager The Shed, New York City
    Starring André Holland (Moonlight, Exhibiting Forgiveness), The Brothers Size delves into the deep bond between brothers Ogun and Oshoosi Size. A modern-day fable set in the Deep South, this production offers a heartfelt exploration of life after incarceration and the struggles of family, duty, and freedom.
    Written by Tarell Alvin McCraney (Academy Award for Moonlight) and co-directed by Bijan Sheibani (Barber Shop Chronicles at BAM) and McCraney, this production is presented in the round, incorporating the rich storytelling tradition of the Yoruba people of West Africa and marking the 20th anniversary of McCraney’s play.
    August 30, 2025 – September 28, 2025
  • The Brothers Size Production Assistant Geffen Playhouse, Los Angeles
    Kicking off his inaugural season as Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director, Tarell Alvin McCraney’s acclaimed play The Brothers Size celebrates its 20th anniversary in the intimate Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater.
    August 14, 2024 – September 8, 2024
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