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Professional Experience
La Jolla Playhouse, La Jolla, CA
Properties Artisan--June 2016 to Present
Designers: John Lee Beatty, Walt Spangler, Robert Brill, Donyale Werle
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Construct furniture and other wood working carpentry projects for a six show season.
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Reupholster furniture and construct other soft goods props.
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Supervise teams during show strikes and oversee packing of props for transfers to Broadway or other regional theatres.
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Oversee IATSE over hire crew as needed.
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Work with graduate student designers from University of California, San Diego.
The Old Globe Theatre, San Diego, CA
Properties Artisan--August to September, 2018
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Over hire Properties Artisan for the new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll.
South Coast Repertory Theatre, Costa Mesa, CA
Properties Artisan/Carpenter--September 2002 to June 2016
Designers: Ralph Funicello, John Iacovelli, Chris Barrecca, Michael Raiford
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Constructed soft goods and other props for a sixteen show season on three stages plus special events including co-productions, world premiers, and children's theatre.
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Constructed and managed paper props and printing, utilizing a large-format printer and photo manipulation software.
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Organized and maintained 5000+ sq. ft. warehouse space.
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Oversaw rentals, including transfer of funds, pickups and returns to local theatres and universities.
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Maintained tools and supplies and provide input into the purchase of new tools and technologies.
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Educated tours on the use of props in theatre and the process of construction.
Maine State Music Theatre, Brunswick, ME
Asst. Properties Master--May to August, 2002
Shows: The King and I, Ragtime, Chicago, She Loves Me
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Assisted managing a staff of two artisans and an intern.
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Shopped for supplies, materials, and tools.
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Assisted in the move to a new production space.
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Ran shows as necessary.
Jenny Wiley Theatre, Prestonsburg, KY
Properties Master--May to August, 2001
Shows: Annie, The Legend of Jenny Wiley, The Taffetas, Fiddler on the Roof, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
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Built and maintained a five show, outdoor, rotating repertory summer season.
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Ran shows and organized nightly props changeover between shows.
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Created and implemented plans for “rain outs”.
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Created and maintained budgets of $200-$1000.
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Oversaw volunteers.
Education
Northern Michigan University--BS in Theatre, May 2002
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Prop Master for four years, building five shows a year plus student-directed lab shows.
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Assisted with the Stage Properties class and oversaw student work hours.
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Assistant carpenter in scene shop or stitcher in costume shop as needed.
North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA
Properties Intern--May to June, 2000
Related Skills and Experiences
Soft Goods
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Upholstery
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Sewing
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Leatherwork
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Needlepoint
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Draperies
Carpentry
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Woodworking
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Welding
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Drafting
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Furniture building
Related Skills
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Foam Carving
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Molding and Casting
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Photo manipulation
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Cake Decorating
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Stained Glass
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Scenic Painting
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Theatre History
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Poultry
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Pancake Chef Extraordinaire