Experience

Miami Theater Center

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Director

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Operates, maintains and safeguards the technical assets of the theatre, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of stage facilities.Determines the necessary technical supports, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs, necessary for events and performances presented at the facility in advance of production dates.Designs, sets up, maintains, and operates lighting and sound systems for theatre, dance, music, and other productions and projects; assists guest designers and arts with technical matters.Advises production managers, lighting and sound designers, on the technical specifications, costs and usage of technical equipment required for the individual show, and supervises the implementations of approved technical designs. Supervises and assists with set and stage construction and management.Assists in recruiting, training and assignment of volunteer or paid technical staff for individual shows.Orients facility renters and visiting productions to safety, technical characteristics and other areas of facility operations; facilitates the use of the technical facilities by the resident company and others engaged by or renting the facility.Monitors the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and rigging equipment; arranges for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints; performs preventive maintenance on equipment.Assists with the preparation and control of production budgets; maintains inventory and orders specialized supplies.Attends technical Week rehearsals, in order to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of the mounting the show.Makes recommendations to the Board of Directors or theatre leadership regarding capital purchases of technical equipment.



Actors playhouse

• United States
• Movies, Videos, and Sound

• Assistant Technical Director

  • Aug 2015 - Sep 2016

  Provided assistance to the Technical Director on a daily basis. This position will alsoassist the Technical Director in producing shop and/or construction drawings for the carpenters use in producing. scenic units for productions. The Assistant Technical Director is responsible for assisting the Technical Director in the implementation and supervision of the execution of the Scenic Designs for all the productions, including their creation, transportation, installation, and removal.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in developing comprehensive build calendar for each production. Coordinate with all scenic departments to stay on schedule. Assist in the preparation of time, labor, and materials projections for the season’s shows. Assist with drafting when needed. Prepare materials, order supplies while considering specific show budgets. Assist TD and PM in administration and supervision of all safety systems. Assist with Load-In and Strike for all shows assigned. Attend all Technical Rehearsals as requested. Assist shop foreman in maintenance of scene shop equipment as requested. Maintain all deck equipment as requested. Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Any additional tasks as requested by the TD or the PM.