...and More

In addition to design and photography, I have spent over a decade working in theatre. From high school to college to community theatre, the theatre has been like a second home to me. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to participate in just about every aspect of tech. From 2018-2020 I fortunate to tour the U.S. with Cirque du Soleil’s Volta, working both front of house as well as back of house in wardrobe. As the world began to reopen, I had the opportunity to work as a Costume Specialist at Universal Orlando Resort from 2021-2023. Most recently I worked with Cirque du Soleil again, in wardrobe with Bazzar during its U.S. tour.

 
Having fun on stage (while assisting the lighting designer) during How to Succeed.

assisting the lighting designer (and testing the lighting) during How to Succeed.
(that’s my prototype prop book for Finch!)

Stage Management

  • Organize running crew

  • Ensure backstage area is clean, set, and ready for each show

  • Convey blocking, cue and/or props modifications to actors and crew members

  • Assist backstage when needed

 
Backstage with the props during Sister Act

Backstage with the props during Sister Act

Properties

  • Organize props before, during, and after a performance

  • Preset props for actors' easy access

  • Ensure broken props are repaired or replaced

 

 
Assisting one of the actors with his harness and costume during Out of Order

Assisting one of the actors with his harness and costume during Out of Order

Costumes / Wardrobe

  • Organize costumes before and after a show

  • Preset costumes for actors

  • Assist with dressing and quick changes

  • Hand sewing skills: buttons, rips, tears, etc.

  • Basic machine sewing: repairs, alterations, small fabrications

Spent over a year working with the Wardrobe team of Cirque du Soleil’s Volta as they toured the U.S.

 
Lighting presentation in college

Lighting presentation in college

Lighting

  • Basic knowledge of programming and running a light board

  • Assist lighting designer with hanging and plugging lighting instruments

  • Knowledge of various plugs and connectors and how to attach them

Worked under the lighting/technical direction of Bob Iodice for over 8 years. 

 

Some days I Hung out with the big bots

 

Special Skills

  • Expert organizer

  • Highly analytical

  • Knowledgable knot untangler

  • Proficient in math

  • Experienced in PC and Mac environment (including Microsoft and Adobe suites)

  • Decent juggler

  • Fluent in sarcasm

  • Able to recite the alphabet backwards