General Technical Theatre

Master of Fine Arts, Technical Direction, May 2001 — University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre, April 1997 — Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Theatre Technician Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, FL, Oct 06-Jun 07 & Current
• house flyman, carpenter, rigger, crew chief, stage manager
• theatre organization, upgrades and maintenance work as assigned
• stage hand, audio tech, electrician, follow spot operator as needed
• coordinate with tour or production managers and designers show staging and rigging requirements as necessary

Technical Director Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, FL, Jun 07 – Nov 07
• Daily shop function to include set construction, purchasing, drawing, budgeting
• Oversee load in and strike of all main stage and second stage productions
• Coordinate with designers, properties personnel and scenic artists set completion

Technical Director/Visiting Professor University of South Florida, School of Theatre & Dance, Tampa, FL, Aug 04- May 06
• create AutoCAD drawings for use as construction drawings
• teach introductory and advanced level technical theatre courses
• coordinate the hiring of professional carpenters as necessary
• manage production budgets and calendar for the theatre department
• train students and others on the use of scenic studio equipment
• supervise and assist with the building of 5 theatrical productions per year
• oversee maintenance and procurement of equipment with other scene shop personnel

Technical Director, Downtown Arts Center, LexArts, Lexington, KY, Feb 02-Jun 04
• manage finalization of renovation of facility with contractors, architects
• create or alter AutoCAD drawings for clients or special projects
• take charge of initial organization, set up and maintenance of theatre equipment
• act as Production or Project Manager for all Arts Council events
• hire, train and schedule over-hire technical staff as necessary
• advise, supervise and train clients on staging, effects, lighting, and sound
• oversee maintenance and procurement of equipment, and equipment budgets
• coordinate the maintenance of major equipment with the Lexington/Fayette government

Technical Director Lexington Children’s Theatre, Lexington, KY, Aug 00-Feb 02
• oversee all technical aspects of an 8 show season: lights, sound, scenery, props
• facilitate timely completion of scenery, maintenance, and projects
• manage budgets, time, and scene shop personnel
• coordinate logistical needs for Regional tour performances of 3-4 shows per year

• Technical Director, 6 years
• Flyman, 20 years
• Rigger, 12 years
• Carpenter, 21years
• Electrician, 10 years
• Audio, 6 years

crew supervision, problem-solving, Time Management

DAN, NAUI, PLASA

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