ABOUT
I began my journey in around 2017 and have since worked on a number of solo and collaborative projects. I take pride in the work that I do and in the long-term relationships that I’ve built with my friends. I am a firm believer in working hard, working together, and having fun along the way! Explore my portfolio, and feel free to get in touch with any questions.
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Training, Shadowing and Extra Classes
Additional Training, Shadowing, and Classes
January 7th, 2023, January 20th, 2024
SPOTLIGHT TECH DAY
The Spotlight Tech Day was a day where I attended 4 sessions learning about the other aspects of technical theater. Each session was one hour long and very informative. The 4 sessions in 2023 that I took were, Rail Crew and Carpentry, Lighting and Electrics, Theater and Venue Management, and State Management. The 4 sessions that I took in 2024 were Lighting and Electrics, Rail Crew and Carpentry, Theater and Venue Management, and Sound Design. All 4 sessions were taught by professional technicians at the State and Orpheum theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Some notable people there were the Technical Directors and Operational Directors there teaching the sessions along side the head of the departments for each type of session.
April 26th - April 30th 2023
SHADOWING PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING DESIGNER
This experience is probably the greatest one and the one I take most pride in. I was able to go to the California Institute of Arts and shadow a professional Lighting Designer named Jack Cannon. Throughout this experience, he took me through the tips and tricks of creating, designing, and running dance competitions. This ranges from Tech Rehearsals, to working with the Stage Lighting Director, Installation of the lights and equipment, and dance shows. I learned so much from this experience with the five, 14-16 hour days and so grateful for this opportunity and training with the Cannon Lights team and the Directors at the California Institute of Arts.
February 16th, 2024
SHADOWING PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING DESIGNER
I had the spectacular opportunity to shadow a professional Lighting Designer named Paul Whitaker. Throughout this experience, he took me through the tips and tricks of creating, designing, and running a professional musical at the Children's Theatre. He told me about his design process and how he takes notes on things to change, and even how a Lighting Designer works in a union house. I am so grateful for this opportunity and can't wait to experience it again in the future!
May16th-19th, 2024
PAID LIGHT TECHNICIAN INTERNSHIP
I had the marvelous chance to get a paid internship with the production company Live Entertainment Services and helped them set up and run lighting at a concert at the Bauhaus Brew Labs in Minneapolis. Throughout this journey, I learned how to busk on a GrandMA 3, and how things ran during set up and tear down at a concert. I am super grateful for this internship and I have learned a lot from it!