Experience

Ensemble Theatre Company

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lighting and A/V Supervisor

  • Jan 2022 - Present



First Mennonite Church of Urbana-Champaign

• Litrugical Theater Director

  • Mar 2020 - Jul 2021

  - Directed The Embodied Scripture Project, theatrical presentations of scripture for three online and four outdoor worship services.- Scheduled rehearsals and tracked texts being used in performances.- Instructed participants in theatrical movement, memorization techniques, and vocal performance.- Communicated with pastoral team and church office regarding needs and scheduling of worship performances.- Edited performance videos for online worship. - Directed The Embodied Scripture Project, theatrical presentations of scripture for three online and four outdoor worship services.- Scheduled rehearsals and tracked texts being used in performances.- Instructed participants in theatrical movement, memorization techniques, and vocal performance.- Communicated with pastoral team and church office regarding needs and scheduling of worship performances.- Edited performance videos for online worship.



Freelance

• Theater Director

  • May 2014 - Dec 2020

  - Analyzed script and researched historical and cultural background to develop a concept for the production (5+).- Collaborated with the artistic team to realize the production concept in a unified production design.- Created and managed the production calendar, including rehearsal objectives, production meetings, and designer deliverables.- Auditioned, cast, and led actors in rehearsals for the production.- Credits with Dear Stone Theater Company and The Arc Theatre.

• Master Electrician

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2019

  - Communicated clearly and regularly with the lighting designer to implement the design. (25+)- Collaborated across departments to schedule and complete shared projects.- Managed all lighting equipment rentals and purchases, including pricing, procurement, and returns.- Maintained up-to-date paperwork through all drafts of the design and all stages of production.- Hired and led the crew in completing all necessary tasks for load-in, focus, and load-out of the production.Theaters/ProducersPorchlight Music Theatre, Sideshow Theatre Company, Haven Theatre, Chicago Folks Operetta, Strawdog Theatre Company, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Kokandy Productions, Emerald City Theatre Company

• Theater Electrician

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2019

  -Prepare, maintenance, and load-in lighting instruments, equipment, and accessories-Work with lighting designers to focus lighting instruments for theatrical productions-Adjust and complete the implementation of designs based on the designers notes-Load-out and store all lighting instruments, equipment, and accessoriesTheaters/ProducersChicago Shakespeare Theatre, Lookingglass Theater Company, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, TimeLine Theatre Company, The Marriott Theatre-Lincolnshire, Light Opera Works, The Hypocrites, The House Theatre, The Mercury Theatre, Lifeline Theatre, The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Northwestern University



Lombard Mennonite Church

• Lay Minister of Worship

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2019

  - Set the agenda and led worship commission meetings in collaboration with the pastoral team.- Coordinated planning of all elements of weekly and special worship services.- Engaged with the congregation to discern worship preferences and needs.- Instructed new worship leaders in established practices and traditions.- Wrote a lay minister manual of practices and policies to be referenced and edited by future lay ministers.- Served on the Ministry Team as a member of the church’s governing board.



The Cuckoo's Theatre Project

• Assistant Director and Dramaturg

  • Nov 2018 - Jan 2019

  - Worked closely with the director to implement her vision for the world premiere of Missed Opportunities.- Provided director and artistic team with dramaturgical research for the production.- Led actors in rehearsal with the director and in her absence.- Served as script supervisor, tracking and distributing all script changes to the cast and artistic team. - Worked closely with the director to implement her vision for the world premiere of Missed Opportunities.- Provided director and artistic team with dramaturgical research for the production.- Led actors in rehearsal with the director and in her absence.- Served as script supervisor, tracking and distributing all script changes to the cast and artistic team.



Dear Stone Theater Company

• Performing Arts

• Managing Artistic Director

  • May 2014 - Nov 2017

  - Developed and implemented artistic and executive goals for the organization.- Managed the organization’s digital communication through social media and crowdfunding platforms.- Set timelines and coordinated personnel for all productions and programs.- Coordinated and tracked all income and expenditures of productions and programming.- Administered new play reading series, including solicitation, evaluation, and development of submissions.- Scheduled meetings of the artistic ensemble and board of directors.



Million Dollar Quartet

• Board Operator & Lighting Coordinator

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  -Run the light board for all performances of Million Dollar Quartet-Check that all equipment is functional before each performance and perform necessary maintenance of the lighting plot as it arises-Work with Deck Chief and Sound Operator to change over the space for other events-Lead lighting crew in regular maintenance of the lighting plot-Bring all malfunctioning rental equipment to rental shop for repair or replacement-Lead crew in striking the show and restoring the space after the final performance-Coordinating the return of all rental equipment



Rivendell Theatre Ensemble

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Master Electrician

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2015

  -Work closely with designers to carry out the needs for implementing their lighting designs-Prepare and load-in all lighting instruments, equipment, and accessories for the production-Focus lighting instruments with the designer-Load-out all lighting instruments, equipment, and accessories for the production and restore inventory to proper storage locations-Pick up and return rental equipement -Work closely with designers to carry out the needs for implementing their lighting designs-Prepare and load-in all lighting instruments, equipment, and accessories for the production-Focus lighting instruments with the designer-Load-out all lighting instruments, equipment, and accessories for the production and restore inventory to proper storage locations-Pick up and return rental equipement



Chicago Stagehand

• Stagehand

  • Jun 2013 - Oct 2014

  - Met clients at work site to provide lighting, sound, and AV services, including: equipment installation, order fulfillment, trailer loading and unloading, event setup, board operation, etc.- Provided high level customer service in meeting clients’ needs and requests while maintaining safe workplace practices. - Met clients at work site to provide lighting, sound, and AV services, including: equipment installation, order fulfillment, trailer loading and unloading, event setup, board operation, etc.- Provided high level customer service in meeting clients’ needs and requests while maintaining safe workplace practices.



Kodon

• Poetry Editor

  • Sep 2011 - May 2013

  - Led poetry readers’ discussion and evaluation of poetry submissions.- Maintained database of poetry submissions and their evaluations.- Selected poems for publication from a body of submissions.- Guided authors through requested revisions- Proofed final copy of poetry section before going to print.- Collaborated with magazine staff to plan and host readings and release parties. - Led poetry readers’ discussion and evaluation of poetry submissions.- Maintained database of poetry submissions and their evaluations.- Selected poems for publication from a body of submissions.- Guided authors through requested revisions- Proofed final copy of poetry section before going to print.- Collaborated with magazine staff to plan and host readings and release parties.



Wheaton College Arena Theater

• Booth Supervisor

  • May 2011 - May 2013

  -Organized and maintained all lighting, sound, and projection equipment-Worked closely with designers to carry out their needs for lighting and sound designs-Organized and coordinated all crew calls for 3-show season and special productions-Designed lighting, sound and projections for class projects and presentations. -Organized and maintained all lighting, sound, and projection equipment-Worked closely with designers to carry out their needs for lighting and sound designs-Organized and coordinated all crew calls for 3-show season and special productions-Designed lighting, sound and projections for class projects and presentations.



Chaska Valley Family Theatre

• Lighting Designer

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  - Designed lighting plot and cues for CVFT's production of "Into the Woods"- Led hang, focus, and strike calls- Instructed stage manager in use of lighting controls to implement the design - Designed lighting plot and cues for CVFT's production of "Into the Woods"- Led hang, focus, and strike calls- Instructed stage manager in use of lighting controls to implement the design



Wheaton College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Copy Editor

  • Sep 2010 - May 2011

  - Edited articles for adherence to AP Style- Checked facts and followed up with writers - Edited articles for adherence to AP Style- Checked facts and followed up with writers