The Kennedy Center. Photo courtesy of Art News.
More Companies
I have had the pleasure of working with some talented people and fantastic companies, creating admirable art, entertainment, and productions over the years. The companies this page will highlight are:
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Macy's
Pro Vision Productions
Christmas Dreams the movie
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Theatre for Young Audiences
Washington, D.C.
Technical Director / Sound Engineer / Truck Driver: 2009
Blues Journey - National Tour
By Walter Dean Myers
Illustrated by Christopher Myers
Adapted for the stage by Jerome Hairston
Music Direction by Stephen M. McWilliams
Directed by Scot Reese
Scenic Design by Daniel Conway
The Blues Journey tour was a national educational tour that told the story of how the the blues music genre came to be and its importance in Americana.
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, the following:
Primary truck driver
Produce Technical Rider and coordinate tour schedule with Stage Manager
Forward Technical Rider to venues and handle all communication with the respective venue / tour personnel
Organize and lead tech meetings for tour personnel
Pack and Unpack truck at every stop
Manage and coordinate scenic, and sound load-in
Live-mix wireless microphones and sound effects
Successfully bringing a production to Hawaii, a first for the Kennedy Center
macy's
Technician/Rigger: 2009-2013
The Macy's store located in downtown Philadelphia, PA is in the historic Center City Wanamaker building. This store also houses the Wanamaker Organ, the world's largest operating musical organ. In addition to housing this magnificent instrument, the Macy's Parade Studio also presents one of its largest holiday shows there every November and December. I worked to help load-in and out the massive light show and Christmas tree every year I lived in Philadelphia. It is quite impressive to be a part of and if you are ever in Philly at that time of year I recommend stopping in.
Photo courtesy of Al Dia News
Pro Vision Productions
Carpenter: 2010-2011
Pro Vision Productions, in Clifton, PA, is a corporate event company that builds custom staging, mainly for corporate meetings, parties, and events. In addition to building standard flats, we also constructed intricate and challenging sets, whatever the client wanted. This company holds everything to such a high standard of quality in the build and appearance, that one is forced to adapt their building styles and standards accordingly.
As the carpenter in charge of furniture making, I was tasked with building custom furniture for clients. Below are some pictures of those builds:
christmas dreams
Directed by: Andrew Repasky McElhinney
Art Direction: Tom Gleeson
Shot in Philadelphia, PA
Premiered 2015
Production Assistant: 2012
Served as a Production Assistant for a dance film that was shot in a studio in North Philadelphia, PA. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to, the following:
Build set pieces and properties
Set dressing
Install and paint flooring
Hang and modify chroma key green walls and drapes
