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Greater Chicago Area

Lotus Theatricals is a commercial theater producing and general management venture, aimed at bringing new life to commercial theater in Chicago, and across the country. Lotus is also the parent company of the newly revived PerformInk, a website devoted to news, reviews, job & audition postings and more for the Chicago area entertainment industry. www.lotustheatricals.comwww.perform.ink

I produce and production manage theatrical productions and concerts from inception to close. I am an Equity stage manager, and have considerable experience with unions, scene shops, vendors, and high profile actors, directors, and designers. Selected Experience:The Bardy Bunch (General Manager, Mercury Theater, 2016)Assassination Theater (Consulting Producer, Museum of Broadcast Communications, 2015)Churchill (Producer, Off-Broadway - New World Stages, 2015)Churchill… Show more I produce and production manage theatrical productions and concerts from inception to close. I am an Equity stage manager, and have considerable experience with unions, scene shops, vendors, and high profile actors, directors, and designers. Selected Experience:The Bardy Bunch (General Manager, Mercury Theater, 2016)Assassination Theater (Consulting Producer, Museum of Broadcast Communications, 2015)Churchill (Producer, Off-Broadway - New World Stages, 2015)Churchill (Producer, Greenhouse Theater Center, 2014)Barnum (Producer, Mercury Theater, 2013)A Grand Night for Singing (Producer, Mercury Theater, 2013)Freud's Last Session (Production Supervisor, Mercury Theater, 2012)The Christmas Schooner (Producer, Mercury Theater, 2011)Pinkalicious (Production Manager, Emerald City Theater, 2010)The Wizard of Oz (Production Manager, Emerald City Theater, 2010)A Wonderful Life (Executive Producer, Family Arena, St. Charles, MO, 2008)Fiddler on the Roof (Production Supervisor, International Tour, 2008)Altar Boyz (Production Supervisor, Drury Lane Water Tower, 2007)Hamlet (Production Supervisor, Polarity Ensemble Theatre, 2007)Lakeshore Theatre Concert Series (Executive Producer, 2006)Like a Dog on Linoleum starring Leslie Jordan (Production Stage Manager, Bailiwick, 2006)Tommy Tiernan in "Loose" - Comedy Central Taping (Production Supervisor, Mercury Theater, 2006)The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged (Associate Producer, Mercury Theater, 2005)Belfast Blues (Production Supervisor, Mercury Theater, 2005)Parade (Production Stage Manager, Bailiwick, 2005)Over the River and Through the Woods (Production Supervisor, Mercury Theater, 2004)DBF Music Festival (Production Manager, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2000) Show less

Lighting designer for theatrical projects, concerts, architecture, and dance. Select Theatrical Projects:The Christmas Schooner (Mercury Theater, 2011-2016)Steel Magnolias (Elgin Community College, 2016)Harvey (Elgin Community College, 2016)Churchill (SoloChicago Theatre, 2014, New World Stages, 2015)Barnum (Mercury Theater, 2013)A Grand Night For Singing (Mercury Theater, 2013)Chicago (Columbia College, 2012)Bernarda Alba (Columbia College… Show more Lighting designer for theatrical projects, concerts, architecture, and dance. Select Theatrical Projects:The Christmas Schooner (Mercury Theater, 2011-2016)Steel Magnolias (Elgin Community College, 2016)Harvey (Elgin Community College, 2016)Churchill (SoloChicago Theatre, 2014, New World Stages, 2015)Barnum (Mercury Theater, 2013)A Grand Night For Singing (Mercury Theater, 2013)Chicago (Columbia College, 2012)Bernarda Alba (Columbia College, 2011)Summerfolk (Columbia College, 2010)The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (The Gift Theatre, 2009)As Long as I’m Singing (Mercury Theater, 2008)Standing in Matoon (Commercial Production, 2008)Cabaret (Elgin Community College, 2008)Ubu Roi (Columbia College, 2007)The Men and Their Music (Mercury Theater, 2007)Ghost Watch (Polarity, 2007)Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Mercury Theater, 2006)Kama Sutra: The Musical (Commercial Production, 2006)The Secret Garden (Porchlight, 2006)Kiss Me, Kate (Night Blue, 2006)Crumble (Dog & Pony, 2006)Miss Saigon (Night Blue, 2005)Come Fly with Me (Mercury Theater, 2005)The Taming of the Shrew (Talisman Theatre, 2004)Quake (American Theatre Company, 2004)A Midsummer Night's Dream (Talisman Theatre, 2003)Two Gentleman of Verona (Talisman Theatre, 2003)Pop Psychology (Mercury Theater, 2003)Concert credits include: The Gin Blossoms, Molly Hatchet, Foghat, Dennis Tufano (formerly of The Buckinghams), Alice Peacock, and Ron Hawking. Resident designer: Joel Hall Dancers 2nd Company, 2006-2010. Numerous other dance projects.Architectural projects: Blue Bayou Bar & Grill, assisted on projects for the McCormick Freedom Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo, the flagship McDonald’s restaurant, and the Chicago Gold Star Memorial.Special event design: The Elvisland Spectacular, Richard Roeper's Autism Speaks Oscar Party, and associate designer for Christmas Around the World and National Geographic Presents: Maps - both at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Show less

Built and installed scenery for live productions and television in the Chicago area. Credits include:The Rosie O'Donnell Show (Production Carpenter, 2010)The Oprah Winfrey Show (Production Carpenter, 2009)Nine (Technical Director, Porchlight Music Theater, 2009)A Wonderful Life (Technical Director, Porchlight Music Theater, 2008, 2009)Ragtime (Technical Director, Porchlight Music Theater, 2008)The Hack Wilson Story (Technical Director, Bailiwick Repertory… Show more Built and installed scenery for live productions and television in the Chicago area. Credits include:The Rosie O'Donnell Show (Production Carpenter, 2010)The Oprah Winfrey Show (Production Carpenter, 2009)Nine (Technical Director, Porchlight Music Theater, 2009)A Wonderful Life (Technical Director, Porchlight Music Theater, 2008, 2009)Ragtime (Technical Director, Porchlight Music Theater, 2008)The Hack Wilson Story (Technical Director, Bailiwick Repertory, 2007)Inventing Van Gogh (Technical Director, Bailiwick Repertory, 2007)Waiting for the Parade (Technical Director, Bailiwick Repertory, 2006)Seascape (Technical Director, City Lit Theatre, 2005)Jesus Christ Superstar (Technical Director, Quad City Music Guild, 1999)Peter Pan (Technical Director, Quad City Music Guild, 1999)Camelot (Technical Director, Quad City Music Guild, 1999) Show less

I operated Chicago's historic 550 seat, 4 theater performing arts center. In my short time at the Greenhouse, I lead a remodel of the public spaces and an overhaul of most mechanical systems. I instituted a 5 year strategic plan, brought on new resident theater companies, and produced CHURCHILL, the Greenhouse's first recent producing endeavor, and one of the most successful productions in the venue's history. My success at the Greenhouse has been heralded in the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago… Show more I operated Chicago's historic 550 seat, 4 theater performing arts center. In my short time at the Greenhouse, I lead a remodel of the public spaces and an overhaul of most mechanical systems. I instituted a 5 year strategic plan, brought on new resident theater companies, and produced CHURCHILL, the Greenhouse's first recent producing endeavor, and one of the most successful productions in the venue's history. My success at the Greenhouse has been heralded in the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times, among others. Show less

Chicago, Il

I'm directly responsible for the entire Theater Technology major for the largest theater program in the United States. I advise 45 students in the major, and mentor student stage managers on over 40 projects a year. Courses taught include:Production ManagementStage Management 1Stage Management 2Creating a Career in Technology and DesignLighting Technologies 1Lighting Technologies 2Lighting Design 1Theatre FoundationsI created the curriculum for… Show more I'm directly responsible for the entire Theater Technology major for the largest theater program in the United States. I advise 45 students in the major, and mentor student stage managers on over 40 projects a year. Courses taught include:Production ManagementStage Management 1Stage Management 2Creating a Career in Technology and DesignLighting Technologies 1Lighting Technologies 2Lighting Design 1Theatre FoundationsI created the curriculum for the Production Management, Stage Management 2, and Lighting Technologies 2 courses. Show less

Chicago, Il

Coordinated production elements for the largest theater program in the United States, managing students and staff to schedule, design, and build 40 student and faculty directed projects a year - including a 5-6 show mainstage season with professional designers and directors. Supervised, maintained, and scheduled 4 performance spaces and 20 rehearsal studios. Recommended and purchased equipment.Courses taught:Lighting Technologies 1Lighting Technologies 2Stage Management 1

Chicago, Il

Most recently at the Mercury, I designed and executed the transition from a highly acclaimed commercial rental facility to a seasonal producing company, now the largest musical theater in the city of Chicago. The Mercury has been home to critically acclaimed hits such as A Grand Night for Singing, Freud's Last Session The Screwtape Letters, and A Twist of Water, Over the Tavern, The Irish and How They Got That Way, and the perennial holiday smash hit The Christmas Schooner. My… Show more Most recently at the Mercury, I designed and executed the transition from a highly acclaimed commercial rental facility to a seasonal producing company, now the largest musical theater in the city of Chicago. The Mercury has been home to critically acclaimed hits such as A Grand Night for Singing, Freud's Last Session The Screwtape Letters, and A Twist of Water, Over the Tavern, The Irish and How They Got That Way, and the perennial holiday smash hit The Christmas Schooner. My philosophy is that a positive, customer orientated experience is crucial to retention. As such, I fostered that environment through customer service initiatives with my staff, garnering 4.5 to 5 star overall ratings from yelp.com, tripadvisor.com and goldstar.com.I created and implemented the marketing and sales plan for Mercury produced shows, using CRM software and analytics to optimize the box office staff and the website for traffic and conversions. I supervised production, including negotiating bids with scene shops and other vendors, contracting artists (union and non-union) and ensuring a professional product. I have negotiated and contracted high profile rentals of shows that have transferred to and from Off-Broadway and beyond. The facility includes a historic 300 seat off-broadway style theater and 2 attached restaurants.Produced and production managed professional Equity productionsLicensing negotiation and reportingGraphic design and website managementBooked commercial theatre productions and concerts Consulted with legal counsel and draft contracts Maintained inventories and customer databases Drafted weekly, monthly, and yearly inspection and maintenance plans Managed budgets and make purchasing decisions Hired and supervised outside contractors for general maintenance of systems Lead city inspections and license renewal Manage payroll Show less

I supervised all technical elements of a 300 seat commercial rental facility. I coordinated installations, technical rehearsals, and load-outs with high-profile touring shows and new productions. I orchestrated purchases, maintenance, and storage of theatrical equipment and supplies. On shows that were produced or co-produced by the Mercury, I served as production manager and often master electrician.

Bachelor'S Degree, Theatre

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