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Acting
Orphans Treat Jewel Box Theatre- OKC, OK
Anansi the Spider Nayami Oklahoma City Children's Theatre -OKC,OK
True West Austin Maryland Ensemble Theatre,-Maryland
Burn This Pale L.I.P Service/I.A.O. Gallery -OKC, OK
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf George Double JJ Ranch & Golf Resort-Rothbury, MI
Hamlet Hamlet Mitchell Hall Theatre-Edmond, OK
The Eight Comet Actors Warehouse Theatre-OKC, OK
Of Mice & Men George ICT -Irving, TX
Doubt: A Parable Father Flynn The Fig Theater Company-Dallas, TX
Oklahoma Ali Hackim Artisan Center Theatre-Hurst,TX
To Kill A Mockingbird Atticus Finch Artisan Center Theater-Hurst, TX
Hurlyburly Eddie Actors Warehouse Theater-OKC, OK
Oliver Fagin Artisan Center Theater
Oleanna John L.I.P. Service
The Diviners C.C. Showers L.I.P. Service
Down The Road Bill Reach L.I.P. Service
Fool For Love Eddie L.I.P. Service
Playing With Fire (after Frankenstein) The Creature L.I.P. Service/ 3 Cords Theatre
Killer Joe Joe Cooper L.I.P. Service
Directing
The Dumb Waiter L.I.P. Service OKC, OK.
Batman Thrill Spectacular Six Flags America Largo, MD.
Wild West Stunt Spectacular Frontier City OKC, OK.
The Rocky Horror Show Double JJ Ranch Rothbury, MI.
Waiting For Godot Double JJ Ranch Rothbury, MI.
The Music Man Artisan Center Theatre Hurst,TX.
Harvey Artisan Center Theatre Hurst, TX.
Over The River And Thru The Woods Artisan Center Theater Hurst, TX.
Barefoot in The Park The Firehouse Theater Farmers Branch, TX
Killer Joe L.I.P. Service Ft. Worth, TX.
Search And Destroy L.I.P. Service Dallas, TX.
Film
Texas Tango Lead Moondancer Ent.
Dirty Red Supporting Poor Child Films
Murder by Mistake Lead Moondancer Ent.
The Gunslingers Lead The A.V.A.Farm
Twister Extra Warner Bros.
Rain Man Extra Universal Studios
Lost Mine Lead Silvertree Productions
Sprit of the Lost Messengers Featured Performer Independent
Skid (2014) Supporting RylTV Productions
The Posthuman Project (2013) Lead Reckless Abandonment Pictures
Commercial / Industrial
Your Personal Flight Angry Customer F.F.A
Engine Express Driver Sizziln Brains Creative
Cable Theft Prisoner 1 Cox Cable
Directions in Furniture Student Roberta Sloan
New Frontier Dad Double JJ Ranch
Stunt Choreography
Wild West Stunt Show Frontier City OKC, OK.
Pirate Show Adventure World Largo, MD.
Batman Thrill Spectacular Six Flags America Largo, MD.
Pirates of Penzance Edmond High School OKC, OK.
The Outsiders North Classen High School OKC, OK.
Legend of Sleepy Hollow C.A.T.S. Arlington, TX.
West Side Story Artisan Center Theater Hurst, TX.
The Lion,the Witch and the Wardrobe Artisan Center Theater Hurst, TX.
Man with the Pointed Toes Artisan Center Theater Hurst, TX.
Prince Caspian Artisan Center Theater Hurst, TX.
Romeo & Juliet The Firehouse Theatre Farmers Branch, TX.
Set Design/Construction/Lighting Design
Buried Child North Classen Little Theatre OKC, OK.
Sex, Drugs Rock & Roll Ledo Lounge OKC, OK.
State of Rhythm Adventure World Largo, MD.
American Rock Six Flags America Largo, MD.
Complete History of America (Abridged) Double JJ Ranch Rothbury, MI.
The Ark Artisan Center Theatre Hurst, TX.
The Foreigner Artisan Center Theatre Hurst, TX.
Peter Pan Artisan Center Theatre Hurst, TX.
Don't Drink the Water Artisan Center Theatre Hurst,TX.
Cinderella Artisan Center Theatre Hurst, TX.
Book of Job Artisan Center Theatre Hurst, TX.
Belles on Their Toes Artisan Center Theatre Hurst, TX.
Cinderella Plano Children's Theatre Plano, TX.
Oklahoma Artisan Center Theater Hurst, TX.
Beehive Crossover Theater DeSoto,TX.
Aida Plano Children's Theater Plano, TX.
Producer
Zoo Story L.I.P. Service OKC, OK.
Boy's Life L.I.P. Service OKC, OK.
Escanaba in da Moonlight Stage Door Players Freemont, MI.
Greater Tuna Double JJ Ranch Rothbury, MI.
Same Time Next Year Double JJ Ranch Rothbury, MI.
True West Actors Warehouse Theatre OKC, OK.
The Eight Actors Warehouse Theater OKC, OK.
HurlyBurly Actors Warehouse Theater OKC, OK.
Oleanna Arts 5th Avenue Ft. Worth, TX.
The Diviners Arts 5th Avenue Ft. Worth, TX.
Down The Road The Gallery at MIDTOWN Dallas, TX.
The Root Of Chaos Arts 5th Avenue Ft. Worth, TX
FOOL FOR LOVE Arts 5th Avenue Ft. Worth, TX.
Playing with Fire (after Frankenstein) The Plaza Arts Center Carrollton, TX.
Killer Joe Arts 5th Avenue Ft. Worth, TX.
Special Skills
horseback riding, high falls (up to 40 ft), dialects, stage combat instructor, lifeguard instructor, NASCO, ILTP,
First Aid, CPR, AED, O2, motivational speaker, guitar, improvisational skills, SAG eligible, set construction,
set design, employee training programs, waterskiing, rodeo-barrel clown, good with kids, pyrotechnics,
special effects staging, theatrical make-up, audio / visual recording & editing (acid pro, video explosion)
Professional Experience
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/PRODUCTION MANAGER
The Firehouse Theater
2012-Present
Farmers Branch, TX
Operate, maintain and safeguard the technical assets of the theater, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of stage facilities.
Determine the necessary technical supports, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs, necessary for events and performances presented at the facility in advance of production dates.
Design, set up, maintain, and operate lighting and sound systems for theater, dance, music, and other productions and projects; assists guest designers and arts with technical matters.
Advise stage managers, lighting and sound designers, on the technical specifications, costs and usage of technical equipment required for the individual show, and supervises the implementations of approved technical designs.
Supervise and assist with set and stage construction,strike and management.
Assist in recruiting, training and assignment of volunteer or paid technical staff for individual shows.
Orients facility renters and visiting productions to safety, technical characteristics and other areas of facility operations; facilitates the use of the technical facilities by the resident company and others engaged by or renting the facility.
Monitors the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and rigging equipment; arranges for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints; performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
Assist with the preparation and control of production budgets; maintains inventory and orders specialized supplies.
Attend Technical Week rehearsals, in order to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of the mounting the show.
Make recommendations to the Board of Directors or theater leadership regarding capital purchases of technical equipment.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/PRODUCTION MANAGER
Artisan Center Theater
2007-2012
Hurst, TX
Operate, maintain and safeguard the technical assets of the theater, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of stage facilities.
Determine the necessary technical supports, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs, necessary for events and performances presented at the facility in advance of production dates.
Design, set up, maintain, and operate lighting and sound systems for theater, dance, music, and other productions and projects; assists guest designers and arts with technical matters.
Advise stage managers, lighting and sound designers, on the technical specifications, costs and usage of technical equipment required for the individual show, and supervises the implementations of approved technical designs.
Supervise and assist with set and stage construction,strike and management.
Assist in recruiting, training and assignment of volunteer or paid technical staff for individual shows.
Orients facility renters and visiting productions to safety, technical characteristics and other areas of facility operations; facilitates the use of the technical facilities by the resident company and others engaged by or renting the facility.
Monitors the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and rigging equipment; arranges for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints; performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
Assist with the preparation and control of production budgets; maintains inventory and orders specialized supplies.
Attend Technical Week rehearsals, in order to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of the mounting the show.
Make recommendations to the Board of Directors or theater leadership regarding capital purchases of technical equipment.
DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
Double JJ Ranch and Golf Resort
2000 – 2007
Rothbury, MI
Developed & managed all operational components of Gold Rush Indoor Water Park.
Developed & initiated resort Manger on Duty Program.
Trained & licensed all resort lifeguards.
Developed & created Entertainment department.
Recruited & hired all seasonal & full time employees.
First aid instructor resort wide.
Transitioned Aquatics department from Red Cross to Ellis & Associates.
Oversaw all day to day operations of Recreation, Entertainment & Aquatics divisions.
Developed, scheduled, and conducted resort activities and special events.
Hired & oversaw specialized contract workers.
Ensured all events & activities conformed to appropriate safety & OSHA rules.
Ensured the facilities & equipment being used for programs or events were properly set up and maintained.
Maintained inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment.
Compiled & submitted data for reports and budgets.
Designed & taught various resort training programs.
Created & Managed all budget requirements for department needs.
Led in creation and development of the annual Fall Festival / Halloween Scream event.
Coordinated all on site special events.
Supervised staff of up to 200.
Designed, developed, produced, Western Stars Wild West Show.
ENTERTAINMENT MANAGER
1997- 2000 Six Flags America
Largo, MD
Developed, maintained Entertainment budget.
Recruited talented seasonal employees.
Maintained and repaired all entertainment equipment.
Coordinated production and technical aspects of all shows.
Managed day-to-day operations.
Served as liaison between sub-contractors and Park Management.
Played an integral role in the creation and development of the annual HallowScream / Fright Fest event.
Directed, Cast, Choreographed Western Stunt Show.
Designed and constructed sets for various park shows.
Played integral role in design, construction, and operation of the Batman Thrill Spectacular.
Supervised staff up to 200.
OWNER , PRODUCER
L.I.P. Service Inc.
1993-Present
Ft. Worth, TX /Oklahoma City, OK
Secure the rights to present the play from the royalty house or publisher-agent.
Budgeting.
Decide date, time and venue.
Form a production team.
Production meetings.
Schedule rehearsals and performances.
Set the rehearsal venue.
Rehearsal process and preparation.
Financial accounting of the show's expenses and revenues.
Coordination of long-range and annual planning.
Develop the annual budget, including providing monthly financial reporting and forecasting, cash flow management, capital spending and expenditures review and approval.
Manage the staff and direct operations.
Administering and supporting, all educational programs of the company.
Act as the representative and advocate of the theater with government agencies, insurance companies, community and local business groups and arts organizations.
Possess experience in a non-profit arts management/leadership position, with demonstrated experience in fund-raising, grant writing and marketing;
Possess strong budgeting and financial management skills;
Demonstrate capacity to lead, manage, motivate and inspire the companies team.
Have experience in marketing, advertising and public relations activities, including driving growth in ticket sales and associated revenues;
Exhibit excellent interpersonal leadership, and communications (both written and oral) skills;
Demonstrate a strong work ethic, stamina and passion.
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