I was the Stage Manager for Baylor Theatre’s Production of Once in the spring of 2023. This show offered a range of dynamic problem-solving opportunities. As Stage Manager, I oversaw a cast of 16 actors, 1 production assistant and 1 assistant stage manager. The actors collectively played over 40 instruments live on stage. Managing instrument tracking, instrument repair and proper warm ups/tuning timing was unique to this process. There was also an added element of the cast playing the preshow music live that created interesting timing and calling challenges.