MIA COMO
filmmaker, artist, & creator
MISCELLANEOUS
For as long as I can remember, I've been making art. Over the years, I've dabbled in making art of all kinds such as oil painting, sculpting, SFX makeup, clothing design, & many others. While there is still an expansive world of art I have yet to explore, my goal is to learn and keep growing as a multidisciplinary artist.
MUSIC
LIVE PRODUCTIONS
In my studies at the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), I had many opportunities working live performances and events. Have a look at some of my past experiences to learn more about what I’ve worked on, and please get in touch if you’d like more information.
August 2017 - October 2017
SPELLING BEE - MAKEUP DESIGNER
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical comedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William Finn. The musical centers a fictional spelling bee at a middle school. Spelling Bee was OCSA's first entirely student-designed show, with students doing all the lighting, costume, sound, and set design. My job was to create the look of the characters based on how they were written and the cast member who played them. I assisted with makeup, hair, and any special effects during the run of the show.
February 2017 - April 2017
THE DIVINERS - STAGE MANAGER
The Diviners is a play written by Jim Leonard Jr. set in the fictional town of Zion, Indiana during the Great Depression. My job as a stage manager involved attending rehearsals, leading a crew of 12 students, and calling cues during the performance itself. I also worked closely with the director, cast, crew, and designers to ensure the show went smoothly.
September 2016 - October 2016
U.K. INVASION - FOLLOW SPOT OPERATOR
U.K. Invasion was a show performed by Commercial Music students from OCSA featuring songs from The Beatles, Queen, and other well-known British bands. My role was to operate the follow spot (or spotlight), learn the cues, and follow the musicians/singers.
April 2016 - May 2016
JULIUS CAESAR - CREW
Julius Caesar is a historical play written by William Shakespeare. It follows true events in the life of Roman general, Julius Caesar. I oversaw all of the different jobs and tasks on this show as one of three general crew members.
April 2015 - May 2015
BROADWAY BOUND - STAGE MANAGER
Broadway Bound is an annual show comprised of songs and scenes from various musicals performed by OCSA middle school students. I managed a small crew of students, led cues throughout the show, and resolved any technical issues during the run.
February 2015 - March 2015
MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS - COSTUME CREW
Meet Me in St. Louis is a 1989 musical by Hugh Wheeler, based on the 1944 film by the same name. The musical is set in St. Louis, Missouri on the eve of the 1904 World's Fair. As a member of the costume crew, my tasks included taking measurements, doing fittings, and keeping track of costumes and accessories.
October 2014 - November 2014
BARNUM - FOLLOW SPOT OPERATOR
Barnum is a musical by Mark Bramble based on the life events of circus showman P.T. Barnum. I operated one of two follow spots (or spotlights), learned cues, and followed the performers.