Technical Theater Instructor & Technical Coordinator

Jeslo Harris Theater

Riverdale Country School

2014-2020

Scope of Work:

Design and teach an adaptive curriculum for three levels of Technical Theater that integrate the design and fabrication of four theatrical productions yearly, including scenery, props, lighting, sound, projections, and stage management.

Advise independent studies courses as proposed by students.  Topics have included Theater Lighting Design, Technical Direction,  Sound Design, and Stage Management and implemented student leadership in the design teams on School productions.

Provide production support for the Jeslo Harris Theater, a 300-seat proscenium venue, including weekly assembly programming, two instrumental and vocal concert seasons, student produced theater, film festival, dance concert, admissions events, evening meetings, and community events.

Manage and maintain theater systems including dimming system, lighting inventory, control consoles, sound system, audio inventory, tools, shop supplies, communications systems, stock scenery, prop inventory, and construction materials.

Research, propose, and implement upgrades to theater systems in coordination with Tech/IT and Facilities departments.