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Steph Charaska

@char.darling

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This kid set me on a path of love and fulfillment and I'm grateful every day she stuck with it, worked hard, and did it with kindness and integrity. I would not be where I am today had she not been brave in the face of the vast unknown and I'm so excited to take on new adventures now because she did it scared. I am so very lucky #scenicartist #theatrelife #theatrekid by @char.darling

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I painted Big Bird's house 🤩I had the amazing opportunity to work with @3dx_scenic and @sesameplaceca to bring 123 Sesame Street to San Diego.I was on the West Coast due to the pandemic and I saw a job pop up on the @guildofscenicartists job page. I saw that I knew the Charge Artist @rachaelcclaxton from my early days in Chicago so I dropped her a line. I let her know I was on the west coast, available and willing to work. And then I played the best game of follow up I could with someone I hadn't talked to in ten years.Thankfully I landed the job and knocked it out of the park on the initial install. Then I came back as the Lead On Site Scenic for the final one. I faced challenges that I thought were too big to handle but I got through them. I advocated for my team and tried my best to adapt to many different management styles. Which was difficult, I haven't managed anyone but myself since pre-pandemic times.I wasn't always successful and there were some very hard days but I did it anyway.I did it for two reasons. One, I want to buy a car and that requires money. Two, this will bring magical wonder and joy to thousands of people. And those two goals were what I leaned on when it got bleak and I was exhausted. I also relied on my friends. I literally couldn't have gone through this whole experience without my support team. They built me up, told me how proud they were, and reminded me of my whys. For that I'm eternally grateful. I was always the kid who rose with the sun. While I waited for my sister to get up and ready, Mom would put on Sesame Street to keep me occupied. The Muppets were my early morning companions and they've left such a large impact on my life. I'm a very lucky and talented lady. To work on such an iconic intellectual property that means so much to me is something truly special. P.s. Big Bird is my favorite, I cry when I hear "Sing " performed over the park speakers. #SesamePlaceSD #SesamePlace #BigBird #Elmo #ScenicArtist #ThemePark #SesameStreet #sesameplacesandiego by @char.darling

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Theatre saved my life in so many different ways I'm grateful for all of the lessons learned and laughs shared. Theatre has brought some of the best people into my life and I can't imagine what my life would be with out it #theatrelife by @char.darling

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noodling out my process for larger murals in the works. My mind is all layers and edges right now. using @rosco_labs and @novacolorpaint #Muralist #ScenicArtist #NomadLife #DesignProcess #research by @char.darling

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I got a hundred on my test and my new favorite word is MEWP (Mobile Elevating Working Platform aka booms and scissor lifts) #OSHA #onsite #productionprocess #installationart by @char.darling

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Hamburg was so full of beautiful textures to be foraged that this is only part one. There's so much graffiti everywhere and it adds so much color and life to every street you walk down📍Hamburg, Germany #textureforaging #ScenicArtist #VisualTexture #Hamburg #Germany by @char.darling

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I was so lucky to chat with a bunch of high school juniors about my career in the live entertainment industry, what my life looks like, and how I got here. I love chatting with students about life and creativity, they ask some of the best questions ❤️Also these folks' opinions on Gen AI were harsher than mine lol, the kids are alright.Let me know if you're looking for a speaker to inspire your students, I'd love to see how we can work together #Speaker #Creativity #ScenicArtist #TheatreTok #theatrekids by @char.darling

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Bleach is readily available and can be very dangerous. keep your lungs safe while cleaning and don't mix it with other cleaning supplies #bleach #cleaning #Painttok by @char.darling

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working on my next mural project for a new client. They're excited to add a pop of color to their space and I'm thrilled to have the most adorable feline assistants. I'm using @rosco_labs and @novacolorpaint Paint to land these vibrant colors #scenicart #muralist #california by @char.darling

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I love when adorable assistants are onsite. This is Pickle and she loves ice cream #scenicartist #theatrelife #kittensofinsta #assistant by @char.darling

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Humans love tasty things and whimsy. I'm so happy our UK and European visitors are finding both. I wish everyone who wanted to come could #WorldCup2026 #FIFA26 #Tourism #Travel by @char.darling

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Glenwood Springs, Co had so many beautiful textures to be foraged. The alleys were especially fruitful. So many weathered fences with gorgeous depth of character 😍 #textureforaging #Glenwoodsprings #scenicartist #NomadLife #VisualResearch by @char.darling

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