Actor's Equity Association - Stage Manager
IATSE - Local 2 (Apprentice, Stage Hand)
Stage and Production Manager,
Theatre Manager & Producer
Chicago, Illinois
Favorite Theatre, Film, and Event Work
Charlette is a Theatre Artist born and raised in the Philippines, currently based in Chicago, Illinois. Her deepest dreams of pursuing a sustainable career in theatre come alongside her dreams to provide a landscape of opportunities, to continuously advocate for access and visibility for women of color, especially to Filipinos. To live and to leave. To live this mission, and to leave a trail for anyone who wishes to pursue the same path she is trying to conquer. To celebrate the human experience through the profound work of art that is Theatre.
Hokin Honors
In 2022, Charlette's project "Filipino Theatre Artists in America" was awarded the Weisman and exhibited at The Hokin.
Filipino Theatre Artists in America was established in 2020 as an effort to promote visibility for Filipino Theatre artists in media and to serve as a medium of expression for the unique and colorful stories they have to share.
League of Chicago Theatres'
Backstage Champion Award
The Broadway in Chicago Backstage Champion Award honors individuals whose behind-the-scenes efforts profoundly impact the success of productions and elevate the theatre industry. San Juan's dedication, expertise, and advocacy for inclusion have made her a standout leader in her field.
“It's not often that Stage and Production Managers have the opportunity to stand on this stage and receive such a prestigious award, so this moment is truly special for me,” San Juan said during her acceptance speech. “As a Filipino immigrant who moved to the United States five years ago to pursue a career in theater, I am a living example of the warm and inclusive nature of the Chicago theater community. It's a privilege to be in this room with individuals who share the same passion for theater, and I feel it's now my duty to convey this message — let's continue to support and nurture Filipino and Asian talent. I can assure you, it's absolutely worth it.”
-Positively Filipino
Recent Theatre Productions
Eureka Day! (Timeline Theatre Company, Broadway-in-Chicago, 2026)
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (First National Tour, 2024)
Death Becomes Her (Pre-Broadway Engagement, 2024)
MJ the Musical (First National Tour, 2023)
The Second City
Chicago
Stage Manager
Productions:
u/s Mainstage Revues: Devil's in the Detours (2024-2025), Don't Quit Your Day Dream (2023-2024),
u/s ETC Stage: Eat, Pray, Bigfoot in Love (2022-2023).
u/s Second City National Touring Co. (Green Co.)
UP Comedy Club: After Hours, Late Night Date Night
Black and Highly Flavored: A Black Excellence Comedy Revue
Charlette led the team of Black and Highly Flavored from the process through their sold-out, highly praised run at the UP Theatre in the Second City.
The Black Excellence Revue brings the heat with a high-energy celebration of Black joy, featuring new songs, bold sketches, and The Second City’s iconic improv. With a hilarious, brilliant cast leading the charge, it’s a can’t-miss night of laughter – and a perfect break from the Chicago cold.
The Fresh Connect
Served as Producer, Stage Director, and Talent lead for the Fresh Connect. In preparation, I wrote the script, and my team and I reached out to talents to feature for our event.
Model Majority
Producer and booker for the first-ever all-Asian comedy show at Laugh Factory. The show premiered on May 17th, a way to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month.
The Fresh Connect
Served as Producer, Stage Director, and Talent lead for the Fresh Connect. In preparation, I wrote the script, and my team and I reached out to talents to feature for our event.
The Fresh Connect
Served as Producer, Stage Director, and Talent lead for the Fresh Connect. In preparation, I wrote the script, and my team and I reached out to talents to feature for our event.
Chicago Bulls
Integrated Marketing Plan
Created a marketing analysis and proposal for The 6-time NBA Champions The Chicago Bulls. The primary objective of the proposal is to grow female viewership for the 2022-2023 season through an increase in the advertisement in strategic locations that target female traffic as well as to improve engagement through more inclusive events. Click the link to read-through the marketing proposal.
Colonized Imagination
Research Colaborator
Colonized Imagination is a devised theatre work Directed and performed by Steph Reyes for the Third Mask Festival.
From January to April 2021, we collaborated and explored the layers surrounding decolonizing a creative's imagination. A deconstruction of the eternal and inadvertent effect on the everyday. An investigation of the nuanced relationship between the colonizer and the colonized.
Dulaang UP's
Ang Nawalang Kapatid
Head Stage Manager
Handled the 10-month-long production process, including pre-production that consisted of dance training, vocal rehearsals, immersions, and scene works. Organized schedule and rehearsal for an all-student cast of 40 full-time students at the University. Managed notation of blocking and choreography. Supervised and arranged logistics for the out-of-town pictorial/photoshoot. Overlooked set and property construction. Ran the exceedingly tedious dress and tech rehearsals. Called the show and created the production book.