Education |
- Bachelor of Arts/Theatre Degree
- Coursework included training in Scenic Design and Construction, Metalworking, Pneumatics, Rigging, Lighting Design, Drafting, Acting, Dramatic Literature, Production and other aspects of theatrical performances.
- Educational work experience includes:
- Assistant Technical Director for "Tales of the Lost Formicans."
- Scene Shop Assistant (1996 - 1999/2001 - 2002)
- Assisted the Technical Director in leading shop sessions of Theater 160: Beginning Techniques for Design.
- Carpenter work on many of the productions at UMass, including "The Tempest," "Romeo and Juliet," "Diary of a Madman," "The Mandrake," and the World Premier of "So Far" by local playwright Constance Congdon.
- Dean's List: Fall 2001 - Spring 2002
Note: All five years of undergraduate study were self-financed through scholarships, grants, and loans. |
Work experience |
Woodworker/Cabinetmaker
Shop Worker in a custom cabinet and woodworking shop servicing high-end clientele in the Austin area and nearby communities. Duties include but not limited to:
- Building cabinets, cabinet doors, drawers and other parts using a variety of common and specialized tools.
- Building various pieces of furniture including tables and interior doors.
- Installing cabinets, furniture pieces, and interior doors in client’s houses.
- Making custom layouts and templates for complicated arches and detail work on doors, countertops, and other woodwork.
Entry Door Craftsman
- Building entry doors and jambs for high-end clientele.
- Installing jambs and entry doors in client's houses.
- Making custom layouts and templates for complicated arches and detail work on doors.
Cabinetmaker
Assistant in a custom cabinet shop servicing high-end clientele in the Northampton/Amherst area and nearby communities. Duties include but not limited to:
- Building cabinet boxes, doors, drawers, and drawer fronts using a variety of specialized tools including dovetail machines, panel saws, and shaper tables.
- Staining and spray finishing of cabinets, door/drawer fronts, and drawer boxes using HVLP and Air-assisted airless spray guns.
- Custom installation of cabinets in client's homes.
Master Carpenter 2001 - 2002
Head Carpenter 2000
Carpenter 1999
Responsible for the execution of set designer plans for a summer season Equity theatre company. The season is a scheduled four productions in an eight-week period. Duties included but not limited to:
- Building and repairing of sets for both a "black box" theatre (135 seats) and proscenium theatre (585 seats)
- Supervision of interns during their scene shop and paint shop rotations as well as strikes/load-ins.
- Production Build credits include: "Art," "Drawer Boy," "The Importance of Being Earnest," "The Weir," "Light Up The Sky", "Noises Off", "Picasso at Lapin Agile" and the World Premiers of "Raised By Lesbians" and "Shiloh Rules".
| 2000 |
Smith College |
Northampton, MA |
Assistant Technical Director
A temporary support position in the Smith theatre department. Duties included but not limited to:
- Building and repairing sets for theatrical productions, working with the Dance Department on their performances, and general scene shop maintenance.
- Instructor: Theater 200
- Supervision of student workers during their shop hours, and scenic strikes.
- Production Credits include: "The Food Chain," Annual Faculty Dance concert, and the Celebrations Dance Concert.
| 1999 - 2001 |
City Stage |
Springfield, MA |
Carpenter / Run Crew
- Duties include Load-in and setup of touring performing groups, building and repairing sets, and working run crew for the performances.
- Build / Load-In crew Credits include: "Nixon's Nixon," "Triple Espresso," and "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change."
- Run Crew credits include: Deck Hand for "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" and "Nixon's Nixon," and Spot Operator for "Triple Expresso."
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Additional Skills |
Knowledge of various types of Welding, Knowledge of Pneumatics,
customer service and cashier experience, data entry experience, and various office skills learned through temporary jobs. |
