Lee Saylor

Experience

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  IATSE Local 31

  Apr 1984 - now

  Journeyman Stagehand

  Previously worked with Local 339, Local 54 and Local 498. Local 31 (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) provides skilled labor to Folly Theater, Midland Theater, Kauffman Performing Arts Center, Kansas City Convention Center (Bartle Hall/Music Hall/Municipal Auditorium), T-Mobile Center, Cable Dahmer Arena, KCI Expo Center, Memorial Hall, Overland Park Convention Center, KCLive, Hotel Ballrooms and other event locations in the Kansas City, western Missouri and eastern Kansas region. Show less

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  IATSE Local 339

  May 1984 - Oct 1993

  Journeyman Stagehand
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  Anderson Center for the Arts

  Aug 1987 - Dec 1992

  Assistant/Associate Technical Director

  Responsible for assisting Technical Director, determining technical requirements for all events in the Anderson Center (a five theater complex), coordination with artists, renters and their representatives to insure proper provision of technical support: managing and maintaining sound, lighting and rigging systems; maintain inventory of equipment and replacement supplies, train and supervise student, professional and IATSE stagehand crews Responsible for supervision, stage management, lighting and sound design for all non-professional shows Designer for annual Madrigal Dinner (4 years) Assisted with the design and installation of new sound system and rigging system in Watters Theater Participated in the specification of lighting, sound and rigging systems in Studio B Theater Responsible for supervision (repair/upgrades) of office computer systems UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES Professional Employees Council Show less

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  SECOND HAND DANCE COMPANY

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1993

  Lighting Designer/Production Stage Manager

  Responsible for coordination of technical requirements and lighting design, including European tour in 1992

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  Lied Center of Kansas

  Dec 1992 - Mar 2002

  Technical Director
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  Saylor Production

  Dec 2001 - now

  Freelance Stagehand/ Designer/ Consultant/ Handyman

  Handyman ServicesSet/ Lighting DesignTheater inspectionTheater consultantTheater equipment installation

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  Lawrence Arts Center

  Dec 2001 - Mar 2010

  Maintain master calendar Responsible for all safety, fire and electrical code compliance. Support (set construction, lighting and sound design) of theater events which include Drama, Film, and Dance departments as well as 2 Professional Touring companies. Manage all recording (audio and video) and production of edited video and sound. Maintain and repair all theatrical equipment, including rigging, lighting, and sound equipment. Design and print tickets for all events. Administration of Organization's Catering (alcohol) License, insuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Supervise rental events, including receptions. Coordinate all vending in the building. Supervise weekend custodial staff. Serve as backup maintenance staff. Supervised final construction, turn on and move in to building which opened in 2002 Show less

  • Gallery Shop Manager

    Sept 2008 - Mar 2010

  • Computer System Administrator

    Aug 2007 - Mar 2010

  • Technical Director and Facility Manager

    Dec 2001 - Mar 2010
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  American Heartland Theater

  Jan 2002 - Aug 2013

  Master Electrician
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  English Alternative Theatre

  Sept 2002 - Mar 2009

  Technical Director/Designer

  Lighting and Set Design and build.

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  THUNDERBIRD THEATRE

  Aug 2004 - Apr 2007

  Technical Director/Designer

  Lighting and Set Design and build. Also mentored Haskell Indian Nations University students in theater technology.

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  American Indian Repertory Theatre

  Jun 2007 - Dec 2017

  Production Designer
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  MSM SYSTEMS INC

  Mar 2010 - Jul 2011

  Lighting Consultant

  Review, specify and install lighting systems in worship centers.

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  Kansas City Symphony

  Jul 2011 - May 2012

  Stage Manager
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  The Folly Theater

  Jun 2012 - now

  Technical Director

  Supervision and co-ordination of crews, equipment and performances in the Historic Folly Theater. Also responsible for maintenance of the building.

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  A to Z Theatrical Supply and Service, Inc.

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2020

  Working in a commercial Theater shop, doing maintenance, scenery building and theatrical installations. Supervising a commercial theater shop, overseeing maintenance, job installation preparation, and scenery preparation.

  • Installer/Fabricator

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2020

  • Interim Shop Manager

    Jul 2018 - Sept 2018