Resume


Education

Bachelor of Arts from Lawrence University, graduated magna cum laude, June 2020

Majors in Studio Art and Theatre Arts (Design and Technical Theatre concentration)

Relevant Employment

Stage Operations Swing, Seattle Children’s Theatre (2022-present)

  • Learning 3-5 crew tracks per show and swinging into each track as needed.
  • Covering for the deckhands, fly rail, light board operator, sound/video operator, and automation operator as needed.
  • Working with Charge Stage Carpenter on backstage safety notes during tech.
  • Assisting Charge Electrician with prep work, organization, hang, focus, and strike.

Technical Crew, On The Boards (2021-present)

  • Assisting with load-ins and load-outs for a variety of contemporary shows and installations.
  • Working on set assembly, lighting, sound, painting, and marley install as needed.
  • Running shows as board operator or deck crew as needed.

Assistant Technical Director Internship, Village Theatre KIDSTAGE (Summer 2021)

  • Working with the technical director on build planning and schedule
  • Building and installing the set for The Spitfire Grill and Urinetown
  • Supervising student cast members during load-in and strike

Lawrence University Scene Shop (February 2018-2020) 

Shop Manager (2019-20)

  • Supervising other students in safe use of tools and equipment 
  • Creating cut lists from ground plan or final dimensions 

Summer Shop Assistant (2019)

  • Re-organizing shop and storage spaces
  • Setting up lights and sound for touring events in university theatre spaces

Shop Supervisor (2018-19)

  • Supervising other students in safe use of tools and equipment 
  • Leading small groups in construction, painting, or electrics 
  • Acting as a teaching assistant for introductory Stagecraft class

Shop Staff (2018)

  • Work on construction, painting, and electrics for the theatre 
  • Reading ground plans and lighting plots 

Summer Studio Assistant, Lawrence University Department of Art and Art History (2019)

  • Maintaining and organizing printmaking and book bindery studio spaces
  • Assisting professor with cyanotype art project

Stage Management Assistantship, Seattle Children’s Theatre (Summer 2018)

  • Assistant stage manager for Alice in Wonderland
  • Helping to supervise cast ages 8-14 during rehearsals and performance

Selected Additional Production Work

PositionShowVenueYear
Key ElectricianSherwoodVillage Theatre2023*
Key Electrician/Spot OperatorDas RheingoldSeattle Opera2023
Substitute Spot OperatorHello DollyVillage Theatre2023
Lead Electrician (Hang/Focus)Hello DollyVillage Theatre2023
Scenic Shop CarpenterThe Wonderful Wizard of OzSeattle Children’s Theatre2023
Lights Programmer/DeckhandHarlem NutcrackerOn the Boards2022
Lights ProgrammerTrain with No MidnightOn the Boards2022
Lights ProgrammerBy My Own Hand, Part 1: GhostingOn the Boards2022
Lead ElectricianRed Riding HoodSeattle Children’s Theatre2022
Carpenter Dragon Lady and Dragon MamaCafé Nordo2022
Key Stage CarpenterThe Harlem NutcrackerSeattle Children’s Theatre2021
Lighting Technician/Board OperatoramberWashington Ensemble Theatre2021
Assistant Technical DirectorUrinetownVillage Theatre KIDSTAGE2021
Assistant Technical DirectorThe Spitfire GrillVillage Theatre KIDSTAGE2021
Assistant Lighting DesignerThe Marriage of FigaroLawrence University2020
Scenic DesignerResponse: A Sculptural PerformanceLawrence University2019
Master CarpenterInto a Void, Out from the LightLawrence University2019
Lighting DesignerCollected StoriesLawrence University2019
Lead Scenic ArtistShe Ventures and He WinsLawrence University2019
Lighting DesignerTension: Three 10-Minute PlaysLawrence University2019
Lighting DesignerFred Gaines Student Playwright SeriesLawrence University2019
Costume DyerPippinLawrence University2018
Assistant Master ElectricianPippinLawrence University2018
Lighting DesignerThe MaidsLawrence University 2018
Props ArtisanLove & InformationLawrence University2018
Props ArtisanThe TempestLawrence University2018
*ongoing or forthcoming

Skills

  • Lights programming on ETC Ion, including basic knowledge of moving lights.
  • Basic knowledge of scenic carpentry tools for wood and steel.
  • Basic knowledge of hand and machine sewing
  • Basic knowledge of maintenance and repair for conventional lighting fixtures
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
  • Washington State Food Worker Card
  • ASHI CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid Certification for adults, children, and infants
  • Washington State Driver License
  • Member of IATSE Local 15

Contact design@meryl.org with any questions. References are available upon request.