A B O U T

M E

MORGAN BRANDT

THEATRE PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

Objective

To obtain full-time employment as the production stage manager to seize the opportunity to exercise my technical experience in a professional theatre company.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Audio-Visual Technician

SW Event Technology, Kelowna BC

June 1, 2018 to December 1, 2019

Through my work here I learned on the job as a junior AV technician over the course of festival season. Career focus has been in lighting stages for concerts and corporate events.

• Working with 3+ organizations simultaneously
  to create an event under a timeline
• Fast-paced technical environment integrating
  new programs and technology regularly
• One on one customer service experience
  trying to execute a shared vision for the event
• 1,259+ hours in experience

Lighting Technician

March 2018 to Present

Experience in Lighting, hanging, focusing, patching, programing, and live mixing lighting on Chamsys Magic Q, M2GO Professional, Light Jockey, and other small lighting controllers.

EVENTS AND SHOWS:

• Kelowna Rockets, Prospera Place, Kelowna BC (October 2019 -)
• WestJet Wine Festival, Kelowna BC (October 2019)
• “PIAF AND BRELL: THE IMPOSSIBLE CONCERT” by Melanie Gall at the Kelowna Fringe Festival
  (September 19-22, 2019)
• “THE STAND UP” at the Kelowna Fringe Festival
  (September 19-22, 2019)
• Aaron Pritchett concert, Creston BC (August 2019)
• Earl’s Patio PGA Party, Kelowna BC (August 2019)
• Chasing Summer, Calgary AB (July 2019)
• DANCEOLOGY (March 16-17, 2018)
• UBCO BEATS (March 23-24, 2018)

Skills

• Team Building
• Team Management
• Technical Theatre

Theatre Geek
Dependable
Humorous
Studious
Dedicated
Team Builder
Tech Savvy

C O N T A C T

           250 – 309 – 1889

7466 Tronson Road,

Vernon, BC

V1H 1C3

E d u c a t i o n

University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus

Bachelor of Arts

3^rd Year student

Kalamalka Secondary

Vernon, BC

Highschool Diploma 2016

Certificates

WHMIS Level 1: 2019

Work Safe Level 1: 2019

Serving it Right: 2017

Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Stage & Coordinator Experience

Fringe Festival 2019, Kelowna BC

September 19 to 22, 2019

Recruited to perform as stage manager, technical director, house manager, lighting and sound technician at the Black Box Theatre for Kelowna’s first annual Fringe Festival. Managed over 3 different theatre groups, providing lighting and sound when applicable, and coordinating volunteers as theatre staff for front of house, ushers, and bartenders.

• “PIAF AND BRELL: THE IMPOSSIBLE CONCERT” by Melanie Gall
  • Live mixed lighting and audio
• “THE STAND UP” by the Prairie Kitten Production company
  • Live mixed the lighting for four performances
• “IN ONE NIGHT” by the New Vintage Theatre
  • House Manager

External Coordinator – Volunteer

UBC Okanagan Horror Movie Club

September 2016 to December 2017

• Managed bi-weekly movie nights on campus with the executive team for our 200+ club members.
• Coordinated food delivery, AV set up, ushering, and introductions of the films.
• Created posters for the events, promotion around campus and through our Facebook page, and our mailing list.
• Primary accomplishment: Creating a sponsorship agreement with the Okanagan Society of Independent film (OSIF) for the Sept-Dec term.

Applebox Theatre – Volunteer

Kalamalka Secondary School, Coldstream BC

September 2013-July 2016

• Worked on 5 theatrical and musical theatre productions
• Managed promotion through local media outlets, such as the Morning Star newspaper, 107.5 KISS FM, and SHAW Cable.
• Drafted set design plans and worked in the construction outside of class.
• Experienced roles in the theatre: stagehand, sound technician, lighting follow spot operator, set construction, front of house, stage manager, actor, assistant stage manager, marketer, and designer.

References available upon request

Theatre Geek
Dependable
Humorous
Studious
Dedicated
Team Builder
Tech Savvy

C O N T A C T

Vernon, BC

V1H 1C3

E D u c a t i o n

University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus

Bachelor of Arts

3^rd Year student

Kalamalka Secondary

Vernon, BC

Highschool Diploma 2016

Certificates

Stage & Coordinator Experience

Fringe Festival 2019, Kelowna BC

September 19 to 22, 2019

Recruited to perform as stage manager, technical director, house manager, lighting and sound technician at the Black Box Theatre for Kelowna’s first annual Fringe Festival. Managed over 3 different theatre groups, providing lighting and sound when applicable, and coordinating volunteers as theatre staff for front of house, ushers, and bartenders.

• “PIAF AND BRELL: THE IMPOSSIBLE CONCERT” by Melanie Gall
  • Live mixed lighting and audio
• “THE STAND UP” by the Prairie Kitten Production company
  • Live mixed the lighting for four performances
• “IN ONE NIGHT” by the New Vintage Theatre
  • House Manager

External Coordinator – Volunteer

UBC Okanagan Horror Movie Club

September 2016 to December 2017

•  Managed bi-weekly movie nights on campus with the executive team for our 200+ club members.
• Coordinated food delivery, AV set up, ushering, and introductions of the films.
• Created posters for the events, promotion around campus and through our Facebook page, and our mailing list
• Primary accomplishment: Creating a sponsorship agreement with the Okanagan Society of Independent film (OSIF) for the Sept-Dec term.

Applebox Theatre – Volunteer
Kalamalka Secondary School, Coldstream BC

September 2013-July 2016

• Worked on 5 theatrical and musical theatre productions
• Managed promotion through local media outlets, such as the Morning Star newspaper, 107.5 KISS FM, and SHAW Cable.
• Drafted set design plans and worked in the construction outside of class.
• Experienced roles in the theatre: stagehand, sound technician, lighting follow spot operator, set construction, front of house, stage manager, actor, assistant stage manager, marketer, and designer.

WHMIS Level 1: 2019

Work Safe Level 1: 2019

Serving it Right: 2017

Class 5 BC Driver’s License

References available upon request