Damien Figueras
Production Manager at Wolf Performing Arts Center- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
Topline Score
Bio
0
/5.0 / Based on 0 ratingsFilter reviews by:
Credentials
-
Dante Digital Audio Level 2
Audinate
Experience
-
Wolf Performing Arts Center
-
United States
-
Performing Arts
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Production Manager
-
Jan 2022 - Present
-
-
-
Arcadia University
-
United States
-
Higher Education
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Sound Designer
-
Sep 2016 - Present
Adjunct Faculty / Resident Sound and Projection Designer at Arcadia University. I am in charge of creating all the playback content for the MainStage productions at Arcadia, as well as training student sound-board operators and assistant sound designers. I was recently responsible for upgrading the sound system in their MainStage to a Dante-network based system that runs a CL1, several Rio boxes, 10 channels of Wireless, and a QLab playback system running through Dante Virtual… Show more Adjunct Faculty / Resident Sound and Projection Designer at Arcadia University. I am in charge of creating all the playback content for the MainStage productions at Arcadia, as well as training student sound-board operators and assistant sound designers. I was recently responsible for upgrading the sound system in their MainStage to a Dante-network based system that runs a CL1, several Rio boxes, 10 channels of Wireless, and a QLab playback system running through Dante Virtual Soundcard. Show less Adjunct Faculty / Resident Sound and Projection Designer at Arcadia University. I am in charge of creating all the playback content for the MainStage productions at Arcadia, as well as training student sound-board operators and assistant sound designers. I was recently responsible for upgrading the sound system in their MainStage to a Dante-network based system that runs a CL1, several Rio boxes, 10 channels of Wireless, and a QLab playback system running through Dante Virtual… Show more Adjunct Faculty / Resident Sound and Projection Designer at Arcadia University. I am in charge of creating all the playback content for the MainStage productions at Arcadia, as well as training student sound-board operators and assistant sound designers. I was recently responsible for upgrading the sound system in their MainStage to a Dante-network based system that runs a CL1, several Rio boxes, 10 channels of Wireless, and a QLab playback system running through Dante Virtual Soundcard. Show less
-
-
-
Apartment 20
-
Hong Kong
-
Retail
-
Resident Member
-
2018 - Present
Apartment 20, an ensemble theatre collective committed to new work that emphasizes personal narrative, musicality, and the formation of community that bridges the gap between performers and audience. As a resident member, I am currently involved as the Music Director and Composer of a new musical piece, currently titled [coven]. [coven] is an exploration of the end of the world, as told through the stories of the granddaughters of the witches they weren’t able to burn. This piece is… Show more Apartment 20, an ensemble theatre collective committed to new work that emphasizes personal narrative, musicality, and the formation of community that bridges the gap between performers and audience. As a resident member, I am currently involved as the Music Director and Composer of a new musical piece, currently titled [coven]. [coven] is an exploration of the end of the world, as told through the stories of the granddaughters of the witches they weren’t able to burn. This piece is inspired by the “witches” in our lives. Whether it be your mother or a pop culture icon, [coven] explores how the descendants of those women find the power in themselves and each other to use verse to build a home, in a place where nothing is left. Show less Apartment 20, an ensemble theatre collective committed to new work that emphasizes personal narrative, musicality, and the formation of community that bridges the gap between performers and audience. As a resident member, I am currently involved as the Music Director and Composer of a new musical piece, currently titled [coven]. [coven] is an exploration of the end of the world, as told through the stories of the granddaughters of the witches they weren’t able to burn. This piece is… Show more Apartment 20, an ensemble theatre collective committed to new work that emphasizes personal narrative, musicality, and the formation of community that bridges the gap between performers and audience. As a resident member, I am currently involved as the Music Director and Composer of a new musical piece, currently titled [coven]. [coven] is an exploration of the end of the world, as told through the stories of the granddaughters of the witches they weren’t able to burn. This piece is inspired by the “witches” in our lives. Whether it be your mother or a pop culture icon, [coven] explores how the descendants of those women find the power in themselves and each other to use verse to build a home, in a place where nothing is left. Show less
-
-
-
Tribe Of Fools
-
United States
-
Sound Designer
-
May 2016 - Present
Sound Designer for the remount of "AntiHero" being presented at both New Jersey and Philadelphia Fringe Festivals. Sound Designer for the 2017 Fringe production FISHTOWN Sound Designer for the remount of "AntiHero" being presented at both New Jersey and Philadelphia Fringe Festivals. Sound Designer for the 2017 Fringe production FISHTOWN
-
-
-
Eastern University
-
Bangladesh
-
Education Administration Programs
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Administrative Assistant / Program Coordinator
-
Feb 2021 - Oct 2021
-
-
-
Philly Improv Theater
-
Performing Arts
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Director of Production
-
May 2019 - Feb 2021
-
-
-
-
Music Director
-
Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
Music Directing for the 3rd-8th Grade program. MD for 2 sessions: Cinderella and Footloose. Music Directing for the 3rd-8th Grade program. MD for 2 sessions: Cinderella and Footloose.
-
-
-
Millbrook Playhouse
-
United States
-
Entertainment Providers
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Sound Designer
-
May 2017 - Aug 2017
Sound Designer and Engineer for Millbrook Playhouse's Summer 2017 Season. Designing and Engineering: 1. Life Could Be a Dream 2. Seussical 3. Spamalot 4. Fun Home Designing: 1. Barefoot in the Park 2. Wait Until Dark 3. Comedy of Tenors 4. Mrs. Mannerly Sound Designer and Engineer for Millbrook Playhouse's Summer 2017 Season. Designing and Engineering: 1. Life Could Be a Dream 2. Seussical 3. Spamalot 4. Fun Home Designing: 1. Barefoot in the Park 2. Wait Until Dark 3. Comedy of Tenors 4. Mrs. Mannerly
-
-
-
Quince Productions
-
Entertainment Providers
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Sound Designer
-
Jun 2015 - Aug 2016
Sound Designer for the productions "Mother Tongue" and "The Secretaries" as part of Quince Production's 5th Annual GayFest. Sound Designer for "MMF" and "Wolves" as part of Quince Production's 6th Annual GayFest Sound Designer for the productions "Mother Tongue" and "The Secretaries" as part of Quince Production's 5th Annual GayFest. Sound Designer for "MMF" and "Wolves" as part of Quince Production's 6th Annual GayFest
-
-
-
Azuka Theatre
-
United States
-
Performing Arts
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Sound Designer
-
2016 - May 2016
Sound Designer / Composer for Azuka's upcoming Philadelphia Premiere of the play "MOTH" Sound Designer / Composer for Azuka's upcoming Philadelphia Premiere of the play "MOTH"
-
-
-
-
Writing Center Consultant
-
Sep 2014 - May 2016
Worked with students on understanding their own writing process in order to better their writing products. Consultations were one on one and focused on higher order level writing concerns that would impact the whole paper, rather than a line by line edit.
-
-
Assistant to the Production Manager
-
Jan 2014 - May 2016
-Processed new subscriptions -Maintained subscriber database -Primary contact between the subscribers and the theatre department -Helped upkeep production database of shows (ticket information, production photos and programs) -Update social media accounts -Helped create the Office Handbook, which included job descriptions and policies for office workers. -Created and designed tickets for the Mainstage shows. -Provided box office help by creating spreadsheets to better track… Show more -Processed new subscriptions -Maintained subscriber database -Primary contact between the subscribers and the theatre department -Helped upkeep production database of shows (ticket information, production photos and programs) -Update social media accounts -Helped create the Office Handbook, which included job descriptions and policies for office workers. -Created and designed tickets for the Mainstage shows. -Provided box office help by creating spreadsheets to better track our sales and audience demographic.
-
-
Sound Mixer
-
Apr 2015 - Apr 2015
Sound Mixer for Arcadia University's production of "Shout: The Mod Musical."
-
-
-
-
Sound Board Op / Mixer
-
2016 - 2016
-
-
-
Mainstage Center for the Arts
-
United States
-
Performing Arts
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Vocal Music Director of Children's Theatre
-
2014 - Aug 2015
Vocal Music Director of 4 musical productions performed by middle school and high school aged students. -Orchestrated, recorded and edited tracks to be used in performance. -Generated sheet music to be used in rehearsals -Created vocal arrangements from already existing scores in order to provide music that is more suitable to the vocal abilities of the students in the program. -Taught music to each cast -Played piano throughout rehearsals -Consulted with the sound… Show more Vocal Music Director of 4 musical productions performed by middle school and high school aged students. -Orchestrated, recorded and edited tracks to be used in performance. -Generated sheet music to be used in rehearsals -Created vocal arrangements from already existing scores in order to provide music that is more suitable to the vocal abilities of the students in the program. -Taught music to each cast -Played piano throughout rehearsals -Consulted with the sound technician during production to be sure the vocals heard onstage reflect what happened in the rehearsal room. Show less Vocal Music Director of 4 musical productions performed by middle school and high school aged students. -Orchestrated, recorded and edited tracks to be used in performance. -Generated sheet music to be used in rehearsals -Created vocal arrangements from already existing scores in order to provide music that is more suitable to the vocal abilities of the students in the program. -Taught music to each cast -Played piano throughout rehearsals -Consulted with the sound… Show more Vocal Music Director of 4 musical productions performed by middle school and high school aged students. -Orchestrated, recorded and edited tracks to be used in performance. -Generated sheet music to be used in rehearsals -Created vocal arrangements from already existing scores in order to provide music that is more suitable to the vocal abilities of the students in the program. -Taught music to each cast -Played piano throughout rehearsals -Consulted with the sound technician during production to be sure the vocals heard onstage reflect what happened in the rehearsal room. Show less
-
-
-
Arden Theatre Company
-
United States
-
Performing Arts
-
Assistant to the Sound Designer
-
May 2015 - Jun 2015
Assistant designer on the Arden's production of "Passion" Assistant designer on the Arden's production of "Passion"
-
-
-
-
Sound Designer
-
Dec 2014 - Mar 2015
Sound Designer for the December production of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and the February production of "A Raisin in the Sun" Sound Designer for the December production of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and the February production of "A Raisin in the Sun"
-
-
-
-
Director
-
Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
Director of the staged reading of "Heart of Madness" Director of the staged reading of "Heart of Madness"
-
-
-
-
Sound Designer
-
May 2014 - Jul 2014
Sound Designer for New Cavern's production of The Who's Tommy. Sound Designer for New Cavern's production of The Who's Tommy.
-
-
-
Aftershock Entertainment
-
United States
-
Food and Beverage Services
-
Director
-
Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
Directing a production of Donald Margulies's "Time Stands Still." Music Directing a production of "Clue: The Musical" Directing a production of Donald Margulies's "Time Stands Still." Music Directing a production of "Clue: The Musical"
-
-
-
-
Production Assistant
-
2013 - 2013
Production Assistant to the Director and Choreographer of a Children's Theater show. Production Assistant to the Director and Choreographer of a Children's Theater show.
-
-
-
-
Playwright
-
Dec 2012 - Dec 2012
Playwright for Under Siege Production's New Works Showcase piece entitled "Happenstance" Playwright for Under Siege Production's New Works Showcase piece entitled "Happenstance"
-
-
-
Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe
-
Retail Art Supplies
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Assistant Stage Manager
-
Sep 2012 - Sep 2012
Assistant Stage Manager for the Philly Fringe Festival's performance of "Tourettes: A Dancing Disorder." Assistant Stage Manager for the Philly Fringe Festival's performance of "Tourettes: A Dancing Disorder."
-
-
-
-
Intern
-
Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
Intern for the Apprentice Program Intern for the Apprentice Program
-
-
-
-
Director
-
Mar 2012 - Jul 2012
I wrote and directed a series of One Acts entitled "Life; Hypothetically Speaking."
-
-
Music Director
-
Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
Music Director for the Production "Wonderland!" as well as for the core entertainment group throughout the year
-
-
Education
-
Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas
Audio -
Arcadia University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre Arts and English -
Washington Township High School