Behind the Stage: Cliveden Balanag

Hometown: I’m from Richmond, BC.

Education: Second Year in the Technical Theatre Diploma at Capilano University.

What are your professional roles in the industry?

I fall under production and technical roles, focusing on set building, carpentry, and marketing, though I acted in the past before joining the TECT production program at Capilano University.

What inspired you to pursue a career in the theatre industry?

What inspired me to enter the theatre industry was my passion for theatre, where I could be creative in my career by taking set pieces from a blueprint perspective and bringing them to reality.

Who or what has had the greatest influence on your creativity?

I would say my high school drama teacher really inspired and influenced much of my creativity.

Which plays and musicals have you worked on?

• Trap by Stephen Gregg (Character Plant) during high school.
• She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition by Qui Nguyen (Actor) during high school.
• The Government Inspector (Fly System Operator) in my first year of TECT in Fall 2025.
• The Addams Family Musical (Spotlight Operator) in my first year of TECT in Spring 2026.

Upcoming:

• I am currently working on The Importance of Being Earnest (Lighting Operator)

Career goals?

My career goal is to pursue full-time production, technical, set building, and carpentry roles to meet new people in the theatre industry and elevate my creativity.