

SOPHIA C. HOPF
Phone:
843.860.2826
Email:
sophiachopf@gmail.com
Graduating Year:
2025
BACKGROUND
Hello, my name is Sophia Hopf and I’m from Los Angeles, California. I’m seventeen years old and attend Palisades Charter High School. I’ve been swimming ever since I could crawl and singing in the shower even longer. I’m a passionate screenwriter with three years of screenwriting experience through Studio Production Lab, Improv, and Advanced Drama high school classes. I also take sketch writing courses with the Upright Citizens Brigade where I write sketches based on the weekly theme. Since junior year, I have been a varsity member of my high school's improv team with ComedySportz.
I first fell in love with writing when I began to get bored of reading the same stories in elementary school. By middle school, this urge for new stories transformed into writing short stories. I dabbled with the idea of being an author but felt there was more. In high school, I was reintroduced to theater and film, sparking my interest in screenwriting and comedy sketch writing. I joined my school’s sketch comedy club Friday Night Live (FNL) my freshman year, and I continue to contribute as a producer, writer, and actor.
For the past two years, I have served as the Production Stage Manager (PSM) for Palisades Charter High's VAPA Department, led by Nancy Cassaro-Fracchiolla. I rose to the position of PSM through my dedication as a stage crew member and assistant stage manager. I excelled at orchestrating seamless live performances, leveraging technical knowledge, and critical thinking. Additionally, I demonstrate leadership through teamwork and collaboration, enhancing both artistic vision and productivity. I am skilled in schedule management and crew instruction, consistently achieving adherence to schedules without compromising quality.
To date, I have served as PSM on two main stage musical productions—Mean Girls: the Musical and The Addams Family—and four FNL productions, with four more coming this year. I’m excited to see what the future holds, especially as I work toward a career in the film and television industries as a creative.
WORK EXPERIENCE
August 2023 - Present
January 2022 - Present
April - June 2023
March 2023
February 2023
Production Stage Manager – VAPA
Nancy Cassaro-Fracchiolla Productions
Fall Musicals + Friday Night Live | FNL
Palisades Charter High School
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October 2023 – Mean Girls: the Musical
December 2023 – Friday Night Live | FNL Holiday Show 2023
February 2024 – Friday Night Live | FNL Valentine's Show 2024
April 2024 – Friday Night Live | FNL Earth Day Show 2024
June 2024 – Friday Night Live | FNL Best of Show 2024
September 2024 – The Addams Family
December 2024 – Friday Night Live | FNL Holiday Show 2024
March 2025 – Friday Night Live | FNL The Phoenix Show 2025
(TBD) 2025 – Friday Night Live | FNL (TBD) 2025
School Mascot – Dewey the Dolphin
Lead Dewey Mascot + Mascot Supervisor
Palisades Charter High School
Since the 2023-2024 school year, I have held the position of lead Dewey the Dolphin mascot and supervisor of Dewey mascots. My responsibilities include auditioning, selecting, training, and scheduling incoming mascots. I collaborate closely with my school's ASB and volunteer as the Dewey mascot at various events, including Pali’s Runway Gala 2024, football games, school events, Homecoming, and ASB events.
I advocated to the Pali High Booster Club about the condition of the remaining Dewey suit, its storage, and safety issues related to the mascot dressing area. I successfully helped the Booster Club raise funds for two new Dewey suits equipped with cooling vests and fans. Additionally, I raised awareness of mascot harassment with ASB and Principal Dr. Pamela Magee, initiating a campaign to ensure Deweys are protected from all forms of harassment.
Assistant Stage Manager
Friday Night Live | FNL Earth Day Show 2023
Friday Night Live | FNL Best of Show 2023
Palisades Charter High School
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April 2023 – Friday Night Live | FNL Earth Day Show 2023
June 2023 – Friday Night Live | FNL Best of Show 2023
Stage Crew + Build Crew
Matilda the Musical
Palisades Charter High School​​
Stage Crew
Friday Night Live | FNL Valentine's Show 2023
Palisades Charter High School​​
October 2022
Props Master + Build Crew
Mamma Mia
Palisades Charter High School​​
June 2022
Stage Crew
Friday Night Live | FNL Best of Show 2022
Palisades Charter High School​​
April 2022
Stage Crew
Friday Night Live | FNL Earth Day Show 2022
Palisades Charter High School​​
March 2022
Stage Crew + Build Crew
Oliver!
Palisades Charter High School​​
February 2022
Stage Crew
Friday Night Live | FNL Valentine's Show 2022
Palisades Charter High School​​
December 2021
Stage Crew
Friday Night Live | FNL Holiday Show 2021
Palisades Charter High School​​
October 2021
Puppet Wrangler, Stage Crew, + Build Crew
Avenue Q
Palisades Charter High School​​
"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."
– Oscar Wilde
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