Lisa W.

Experience

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  Lyric Opera Of Kansas City

  Oct 2004 - Mar 2006

  Assistant Lighting Designer

  Assist ME with gel and gobo order for the visiting LD.Assist ME with all rovers and other rental needs specific to the show.Liaison between the visiting LD and MEDouble check hangAssist with focusKeep notes and facilitate work callsAssist LD during the tech process. (Update LW, VW, worknotes, etc)

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  Nevada Ballet Theatre

  Dec 2005 - Feb 2010

  Production Stage Manager
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  Indianapolis Opera

  Nov 2006 - Nov 2006

  Assistant Lighting Designer

  Assist with focusKeep notes and facilitate work callsAssist LD during the tech process. (Update LW, VW, worknotes, etc)

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  Freelance

  Dec 2007 - now

  * Clio Awards* LilyGild LLC* Career Day on Broadway* Home Builder's Association

  • Event/Corporate Show Calling

    Jan 2006 - now

  • AEA Stage Manager

    Dec 2007 - now
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  Sharp Edge Lighting Design

  Mar 2008 - now

  Lighting and Event Designer

  *Work with client to make a unique and one of kind design.*Get quotes for rental needs, provide options for the client*Provide ground plans for the client and vendors when needed*Provide design in lighting, linens, table layouts and decor when needed.*Organize outside vendors*Make sure there is no detail left undone.

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  Sun Valley Resort

  May 2009 - May 2020

  Lighting Designer/Director/ME

  After being asked to provide a house plot and open the first concert (Toni Childs), I have been asked to come back each summer to either design or assist the incoming designer with their touring rig. I have designed for: Clint Black, Los Lobos, Colbie Caillat, Bill Cosby, John Lithgow, Nathan Gunn, Peter Cetera, Tom Brokaw, and many more.Tasks: Organize and execute season rental, as well as rentals and purchases for individual events. Prepare lighting resources for concerts, lectures, dance, etc. Lead crews in hang and focus. Design and operate lights for most events. Program light board. Maintenance of lighting equipment and systems. Show less

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  East Grand Rapids High School

  Apr 2011 - Apr 2017

  Lighting Designer

  Designing lights for high caliber high schools is just as challenging and rewarding as small professional companies. Not only do we design the lights for the production, we also have the opportunity to mentor students. This school utilizes several hundred lights including SeaChangers, Martin Moving Lights, scrollers, and an EOS Lightboard. 2017- Grease 2015 - Music Man 2014- Curtains 2013 - West Side Story2012 - Into the Woods 2011 - Phantom of the Opera Show less

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  Blaine County School District

  May 2011 - Mar 2012

  Theatrical Lighting Consultants

  This was a long term consultation project for a 1.6 million dollar theatre renovation for the local high school. We worked with the teachers, board members, and architects to come up with the most flexible lighting rig. This not only included the lighting equipment, but dimmers, catwalks, power control and training.

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  Cumberland County Playhouse

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2012

  Lighting Designer

  Lighting Designer for "Backwards in High Heels"

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  InTandem Theatre

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2012

  Lighting Designer

  Lighting Designer for "A Cudahy Caroler Christmas"

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  FremantleMedia

  Feb 2013 - Jun 2015

  Lighting Director and Production Manager for Price Is Right Live

  Lead Crew, work with House Steward to maintain scheduleFocus lights both conventional and intelligent for each venue. Program various lighting boardsLiasion for all technical elementsProvide power for all gamesCall lighting cues

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  BML-Blackbird Theatrical Services

  Nov 2015 - May 2017

  Lighting Director/Programmer

  Corporate Event Lighting*Work with client at the event to create the looks needed for that event. *Program and operate light board during event*Focus and Troubleshoot lights if needed

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  Creativiva Inc.

  Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

  Lighting Designer and Programmer

  Provided lighting design to four, 50 minute musicals, for the Beaches Resort's evening entertainment. Trained crew in ETC Ion lightboard operation. Lead crew in fixture placement and focus in this new installation. Programmed the show with the ETC Ion.

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  Walt Disney World

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2017

  Entertainment Tech

  - Deliver daily guest service in Fortune 100 Company- Demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills on a daily basis. - Maintained and fixed lighting equipment as needed. - Operate followspot and lightboard when needed. - Seek out guest contact with Disney guests to enhance their vacation experience. - Provided set up and tear down support with sound and staging for the various bands for the concert series.

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  PRG Production Resource Group AG

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  Lighting Designer

  Lighting Designer for the Bosch Home Appliance booth at the Kitchen and Bath International show. This was a 70'x100' space as well as a 30'x30' sales space.

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  Walt Disney World

  Sept 2018 - now

  Guest Experience Manager

  *Call cues for automation, scenery and other theatrical moments to keep the show on time and running smoothly. *Support the AEA Cast in maintaining the storytelling. *Interact with technicians and facilities to ensure a safe working environment.*Stage Manager for Finding Nemo the Musical, The Festival of the Lion King, UP! A Great Bird Adventure*Character and Entertainment Manager

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  Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

  Jul 2021 - now

  Lighting Designer

  *NCL Prima Inaugural Design Aug 2022 - The Price is Right Live*Oceania Insignia Dec. 2021, 2022 - New cast install for the four stage shows. - New equipment modifications. * NCL Jade.- First ship relaunch after Covid July 2021 - Assistant Lighting Designer - New cast install for the three stage shows. - New equipment modifications.