I feel that a stage manager's job is to be the one person people can lean on for help no matter what.

Dillon Rouse: What drew you to the Texas Tech Theatre & Dance department?

Angela Aguilera: The size. It wasn't very large but also not very small. There was a beauty I found on this campus that I didn't see at other schools I was considering. It was also intriguing to see that a new theatre was being built.

DR: Tell us about your role as Stage Manager for Passing and Assistant Stage Manager for Canterville. What's the difference been so far with working in them?

AA:  Passing and Canterville are two completely different types of processes. Passing is a wonderful experience. I am working with a diligent and fun cast, an amazing director, and most importantly, it's a very hard hitting and impactful play. I am very lucky to have been assigned to it. Canterville is completely different in the sense that it's a devised piece. I love how much love and support there is within our rehearsals.

DR: What interests you about stage managing?

AA: Everything, I suppose. I love being included in the entire production process. I get to interact with actors and designers alike. I get to admire the work put in by both sides of the process. I feel that a stage manager's job is to be the one person people can lean on for help no matter what.

DR: This play is performed outside a traditional theatre space. Tell us what the process of that has been going for the production team?

AA: It's a very unique experience. Learning how to deal with the issues that pop up in an "uncontrolled space" understanding how to stage, arrange audience seating, and communicating with the board for each space to ensure that our needs and their boundaries are met as well as respected.

DR: Fun question: Cake or Ice cream?

AA: Ice cream cake.