Natalie Scott is a multi-talented ideas machine. She is a critical thinker and a creative problem solver with a dynamic range of areas where she holds knowledge and skill. She's a great asset to a team and approaches all problems with a firm belief in unique solutions to unique challenges.

 

Natalie has her BFA in Scenic Design from Southern Oregon University. In her time there and at Ithaca College she obtained a wide range of theatre skills in theatre, especially costume and scenery, that she has maintained throughout her career. She graduated well versed in costuming, carpentry, scenic painting, and scenic design as well as knowledgeable in any part of theatre production n which she could take a class.

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After college Natalie spent 10 years with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland. She began as an intern in the scene shop in 2011 working with the Paint and Props Departments before moving into a full-time job with Sound in 2012. 

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In her time in the Sound Department, she grew her skills and rose in the ranks from an overhire microphone technician to an assistant sound engineer. Natalie has mixed several shows as an understudy in both the 1,200-seat outdoor theatre and the 600-seat indoor space. She has a good ear, and has worked with musicians, orchestra pits, and is incredibly knowledgeable about wireless microphones and working with actors.

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During this time Natalie also spent 7 years as adjunct theatre faculty at Southern Oregon University. She began by teaching scenic painting but quickly moved into teaching Costume Fundamentals. In that class, Natalie aimed to give her students a comprehensive understanding of theatrical costuming as a profession with a strong emphasis on collaboration and consideration for other artists on one's team.

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In 2016 the backstage crew at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival unionized and formed the brand-new local of the I.A.T.S.E., Local 154. Natalie was involved in the grass-roots discussions and organizing of the Local and once it was chartered she was elected as Treasurer. In that role, she developed and implemented all of the accounting practices for the Local in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor as well as building the website for the Local and designing and managing distribution for all merchandise and swag. Natalie served two 3-year terms as Treasurer and stepped down in 2023 after two years of long-distance officership after her move away from Ashland in 2020.

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Beginning in 2017, Natalie designed several sets for Ashland High School and other small theatres in the Rogue Valley. This involved drafting and communication with the Technical Director during the build process as well as fully paint-charging each show with a crew of students. Natalie's design aesthetic tends toward simple, evocative designs that let the storytelling lead the way.

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Starting in 2012, Natalie took over hosting karaoke at a local bar and turned that into a fully-fledged karaoke business. Working with several bars and many additional employee hosts over the years, Natalie made a name for herself as a karaoke DJ, or "KJ". Her LegendaryOke business became a first-call for events and she approached her role with a strong sense of professionalism that focused on her singers having the best time possible.

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In late 2020, Natalie moved to Missoula, Montana, and worked with independent small businesses doing systems management, marketing, and design work. She is still available to freelance for many types of remote projects from website building to graphic design.

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After a year in Montana Natalie returned to her home town of Portland, Oregon and was almost immediately back working in theatre at Portland Center Stage. After 18 months freelancing with them in a number of different roles she took a full time job as First Hand in the PCS costume shop. She loves the team she works with and hopes to spend many years creating wonderful things.