Resume
Kiersta Hoover
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Minor in Writing
Texas State University
Dean’s List, Cum Laude
Associate of Applied Science in Technical Theatre
Specialization in Costuming Technology and Makeup Artistry
Austin Community College
Chancellor’s Honor List
SBEC Teaching Certification
Theatre EC-12
Costumer, Disney College Program
January 2018 - July 2018
Impact Arts, Inc.
Arts Education Intern
January 2022 - May 2022
Khoros
Social Media Coordinator
Nov 2020 - Aug 2022
Austin, Texas
Supported arts education programming by coordinating logistics, schedules, and communications for student-centered events including the Heller Awards for Young Artists.
Assisted in developing outreach strategies to increase student participation in arts programming.
Conducted grant research to identify funding opportunities supporting arts education initiatives.
Collaborated with educators and production teams to ensure successful execution of educational events and programs.
Remote, US
Developed communication strategies and digital content that increased audience engagement—skills now applied to promoting school programs and community involvement.
Analyzed engagement data to inform messaging and improve outreach effectiveness.
Collaborated across teams to manage multiple projects and deadlines in fast-paced environments.
Recent Experience
Leander High School
Technical Theatre Director
August 2022 - Present
Leander, Texas
Design and implement curriculum for technical theatre courses, incorporating project-based learning, hands-on skill development, and differentiated instruction to support diverse learners.
Direct and manage six annual productions, guiding 80+ students through all phases of the production process while teaching industry-relevant technical and collaborative skills.
Develop student leadership structures and clearly defined roles, empowering students to take ownership of production areas including scenic, lighting, sound, costumes, props, and marketing.
Assess student progress through performances, technical execution, and reflective practices, adapting instruction to support growth and mastery.
Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom culture that emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and creative problem-solving.
Integrate industry tools such as Vectorworks and ETC EOS into instruction to provide real-world technical experience.
Increase program visibility and student participation through community engagement and storytelling initiatives.
Technical Theatre Credits
Technical Direction Credits
Leander High School
Singin’ in the Rain - January 2026
Rumors - September 2025
9 to 5: The Musical - January 2025
The Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens - October 2024
Heartbreak House - March 2024
Matilda: The Musical - January 2024
The Show About Shows: a musical theatre showcase- November 2023
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 - September 2023
Moon Over Buffalo - April 2023
Eurydice - March 2023
Mamma Mia! - January 2023
Oh! What A Circus!: a musical theatre showcase - November 2022
God of Carnage - September 2022
Leander High School
Singin’ in the Rain - Lighting Designer - January 2026
9 to 5: The Musical - Lighting Designer - January 2025
The Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens - Lighting Designer - October 2024
Matilda: The Musical - Assistant Lighting Designer - January 2024
The Show About Shows: a musical theatre showcase - Lighting Designer - November 2023
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 - Lighting Designer - September 2023
Georgetown Palace Theater
The Red Velvet Cake War- Lighting Designer - October 2022
Penfold Theatre Co.
A Miracle on 34th Street Radiocast- Lighting Designer - December 2021
ACC Drama
Lonely Planet - Assistant Lighting Designer - November 2021
Leander High School
Singin’ in the Rain - Co-Designer - January 2026
Rumors - Co-Designer - September 2025
9 to 5: The Musical - Co-Designer - January 2025
Heartbreak House - Co-Designer - March 2024
Matilda: The Musical - Co-Designer - January 2024
Moon Over Buffalo - Scenic Artist - April 2023
Eurydice - Co-Designer - March 2023
Mamma Mia! - Co-Designer - January 2023
ACC Drama
Everybody - Assistant Scenic Designer - February 2022
Leander High School
Matilda: The Musical - Stitcher - January 2024
ACC Drama
The Glass Menagerie - Stitcher - April 2022
Leander High School
The Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens - H&M Designer - October 2024
Heartbreak House - Hair & Makeup Designer - March 2024
Matilda: The Musical - H&M Designer/Wig Stylist - January 2024
Eurydice - Hair & Makeup Designer - March 2023
Mamma Mia! - Hair & Makeup Designer - January 2023
Sam Bass Community Theatre
Cleante in The Miser by Moliere
Directed by Ashley Lopez
May 2023
Alice Deering in The Red Lamp by Hilliard Booth
Directed by Bert Keefer
May 2022
ACC Drama
The Attendant in Iphigenia at Aulis by Euripides
Directed by Simone Alexander
December 2021