July 25, 2018 – October 17, 2018

July 25, 2018 – October 17, 2018

Upon a recommendation, I worked at Peninsula Players Theatre in Door County, Wisconsin. I was the Master Electrician for the two shows that ended their 2018 season. Those shows were Living on Love & Salvage. I was also the Head Bartender where I maintained inventory and quality control. Loved working in such a beautiful place!

June 27, 2018 – July 8, 2018

June 27, 2018 – July 8, 2018

I was excited to be part of a crew that worked for Great Lakes Fireworks, LLC in Michigan. During the 4th of July season, our crew put on five shows in different locations. I was tasked with setting up racks, handling the explosive product, and participated in wiring for each of the shows. This was a wonderful experience and I hope to return in the future!

May 24, 2018 – May 31, 2018

May 24, 2018 – May 31, 2018

I had the honor of being asked to set up Ryan O’Gara’s lighting design for A Night With Janis Joplin at the Ivoryton Playhouse in Essex, Connecticut. I was the the Assistant Lighting Designer. It was such a fun experience to be able to work on this show again!

January 31, 2018 – April 15, 2018

January 31, 2018 – April 15, 2018

This was the second leg for me as the Head Electrician on the Million Dollar Quartet National Tour. This was a coproduction tour between Barter Theatre & Gershwin Entertainment. This leg of the National Tour included 38 cities in 18 different states.

Pictured: We had a visit from some of our Barter family when we were in Greeneville, TN! This was the best night of tour!

January 8, 2018 – January 26, 2018

January 8, 2018 – January 26, 2018

I was very lucky to be contacted by one of my friends to come help out at Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, Florida. I was a spotlight operator for their show of The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

August 23, 2017 – December 3, 2017

August 23, 2017 – December 3, 2017

The first leg of the Million Dollar Quartet National Tour in which I was the Head Electrician. This was a huge milestone in my career being my first national tour. Million Dollar Quartet was a coproduction between Barter Theatre & Gershwin Entertainment. This leg included stops at 9 cities in 7 states and Canada.

Pictured: Me standing on a chair to see over the standing people dancing during our finale in Tulsa, OK.

October 18, 2015 – August 22, 2017

October 18, 2015 – August 22, 2017

I was the Assistant Master Electrician at Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA. The Barter Theatre is recognized as The State Theatre of Virginia and has a long historic history. My main responsibility was the main stage space. I had daily duties such as running the shows, maintaining and running atmospheric and pyrotechnic effects, handled all repertory procedures between shows, and prepping and being present at all changeovers and tech days. The Barter Theatre also hosted third party events where I was responsible for designing and running the lighting for these extra features. My most memorable shows that I was a part of would be Peter & The Starcatcher and Mamma Mia!. During that time I also had the pleasure of lighting designing for The Barter Players, which my favorites would be: My Imaginary Pirate; Charlie & The Chocolate Factory; and The Neverending Story.

Pictured: This was the crew for A Night With Janis Joplin. This show was and still is the hardest show that I have ever ran! It was such a blast to do!

January 6, 2015 – October 18, 2015

January 6, 2015 – October 18, 2015

To me, this was my first career achievement in the theatre industry. I was the Electrician for Stage II at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA. This was my first full time position in a theatre setting. Stage II was a smaller venue that I alone was responsible for. Daily routine consisted of turning on the lighting system for the morning Player Show, rep for our matinee performance, rep for our night performance, and then rep back into the Player Show. I was responsible for running the shows, prepping and being present at tech days, and maintaining the space. Memorable shows included: Mary’s Wedding; The Marvelous Wonderettes; & The Doyle & Debbie Show. During that time I also had the pleasure of lighting designing for The Barter Players! Shows included: The Jungle Book & A Wrinkle in Time.

Pictured: Stage Manager Stephen Vess and I had to be set up in the basement to run the show The Understudy. The purpose was so no one in the audience would see anyone in the booth areas.

August 24, 2014 – November 25, 2014

August 24, 2014 – November 25, 2014

I worked at Busch Gardens Williamsburg as an Installation & Deconstruction Technician for their premier annual events of Howl-O-Scream & Christmastown. I learned so much at this job, from new rigging techniques to driving a boom lift. Loved every minute! Pictured is the Compass Tree. The Compass Tree is one of the parks highlights during Christmastown. I was a part of covering that tree with hundreds of strands of Christmas lights.

July 22, 2014

July 22, 2014

As the Summer Electrics Intern, I opened the first show I designed at Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Va. This design was for Sleeping Beauty for The Barter Players. Was such a great experience!

May 10, 2014

May 10, 2014

Graduation Day! I graduated from The University of Virginia’s College at Wise with my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre with a focus in Lighting Design and a Minor in Vocal Performance.

Pictured: Me singing in the college choir on my graduation day.

May 5, 2014 – August 15, 2014

May 5, 2014 – August 15, 2014

I was selected to be the Summer Electrics Intern at Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA. I was able to run the pyrotechnic & atmospheric effects for The Wizard of Oz, ran the light board for Hollywood Confidential, and so much more!

Pictured: The crew of The Wizard of Oz.