Martin Lechner

Experience

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  La Jolla Playhouse

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1991

  Stagehand

  For their summer seasons, I worked all positions backstage over these years, spending most of my time as Head Flyman (assisting with rigging and running the performances). I also worked overhire in the scene shop for every season, and occasionally in the prop shop and with the electrics department. I worked all load ins and strikes, and helped with show maintenance. I worked building all types of scenery, both wood and metal construction. I also did some specialty projects for the props department making furniture. Show less

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  The Shakespeare Theatre of DC

  Feb 1993 - Jul 1998

  Stage Manager

  I started as ASM for 2 seasons, then returned as PSM for 3 seasons on their productions of Mother Courage, Julius Caesar, Doctors Dilemma, Henry IV, Henry V, Henry VI, Two Gentlemen Of Verona, As You Like It, The Tempest, Peer Gynt, and Sweet Bird Of Youth.

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  The Shakespeare Theater Of New Jersey

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2003

  Production Stage Manager

  I was the Stage Manager for STNJ for their productions of Macbeth, Two Gentlemen Of Verona, Richard III, As You Like It, Measure For Measure and Pygmalion. I worked with many great directors and designers during those years, on productions big and small.

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  The Juilliard School

  Aug 1995 - May 1996

  Production Stage Manager, 4th Year

  I was the PSM for their 4th year class main stage performances, working with the Julliard Production Staff, and Drama Division Faculty and Staff. We did 4 productions (Measure For Measure, A History Of The American Film, The Seagull, and The Broken Fall), then ran them again in a rep over 4 weeks in the spring.

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  American Repertory Theatre

  Dec 1999 - Feb 2000

  Stage Manager

  I was the PSM for their production of LOOT, performing on their mainstage, directed by Andrei Serban.

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  Alley Theatre

  Apr 2000 - Jun 2000

  Stage Manager

  I was the Stage Manager for their production of THE REAL THING, directed by Gregory Boyd (Artistic Director), both during rehearsal and performances.

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  American Repertory Theatre

  Aug 2000 - Apr 2001

  Tour Stage Manager

  I was the PSM for the national tour of THE KING STAG, a show that ART has has as part of their repertoire for many years. We toured with one truck and bus, and a crew of 6.

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  Guthrie Theater

  Jan 2001 - Apr 2001

  Tour Stage Manager

  I was the PSM for the Guthrie Theatre's production of MOLLY SWEENEY. We traveled with one truck, a crew of 6, and spent most of our time in the upper midwest.

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  NetWorks Inc, Maryland CINDERELLA

  Mar 2001 - Mar 2002

  Assistant Stage Manager

  I was the 2nd Assistant Stage Manager for the Production Contract tour of CINDERELLA under Daniel Bello and Beth Bornstein. I was responsible for managing the deck for performances, and was trained to call the show (which I did on numerous occasions). I was also the travel companion for our star, Eartha Kitt.

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  Spoleto Festival USA

  Jan 2002 - Jun 2019

  I have worked as a Technical Director for the Spoleto Festival for many years, off and on, beginning in 2003. I've been fortunate to work in most of their major venues, including the Galliard Auditorium, Memminger Theatre, Dock Street Theatre, and Sottile Theatre. Duties included running the crew, managing load in's and strikes, and helping coordinate the design elements for opera, dance, theatre, and visual arts performances. For the 2009 season I was the PSM for the Festival, and the PSM for the main stage opera LOUISE, working with director Sam Helfrich. For the 2010 season I was again the PSM for the Festival, and the PSM for the opera FLORA, working with director John Pascoe.FOr the 2011 season, I was the PSM for the opera THE MEDIUM, again directed by John Pascoe. I worked as the Assistant Technical Director under Jack Gilchrist at the Galliard Auditorium for three seasons and under Greg Eddins at the Dock Street Theatre for three seasons. I was responsible for helping install the productions, helped oversee the running of the performances, and assisted running changeovers and strikes.

  • Technical Director

    May 2003 - Jun 2019

  • Festival Stage Manager

    May 2009 - Jun 2011

  • Assistant Technical Director

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2008
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  The Acting Company, NYC

  Nov 2003 - Apr 2004

  Production Stage Manager

  I was the PSM for their national tour of MURDER BY POE and RICHARD III. We had 47 stops over 5 months, traveling with a crew of 8 and one truck.

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  Mabou Mines for Red Beads and Doll House

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Stage Manager

  I was the PSM for their production of Doll House, touring at various arts festivals here in the US, and abroad in France and Germany. I assisted with the load ins, the strikes, and supervised the running of the shows. For their production of Red Beads I was also the PSM. This show ran in NYC performing at the Skirball Theater at NYU. I managed the rehearsal process, then supervised another stage manager calling the show.

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  Blues Clues National Tour

  Oct 2005 - Jun 2006

  Head Carpenter

  I was the Head Carpenter for the final non-equity tour of Blues Clues, doing both theatre and arena performances. I was responsible for advancing the shows, managing both the local and road crew, and supervising the running of the performances, load ins and strikes.

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  Kodo Taiko Drummers

  Jan 2007 - Mar 2022

  Lighting Coordinator / Technical Director

  Between 2007 and 2022 I've been the Lighting and Technical Coordinator for the Kodo One World Tours in North America, and in 2014 held the same position for their European tours. I was responsible for advancing the venues, managing the local crews, and supervising all aspects of the load in, running of the show, and strike. I was also in charge of modifying and advancing the lighting plot for all venues, then calling the focus, building the cues, and running the performances.

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  Hartford Stage

  Nov 2007 - Dec 2019

  Stage Manager

  Since 2007, I was the Production Stage Manager for Hartford Stage's production of A Christmas Carol. In addition to calling the performances, I worked closely with the Associate Artistic Director to help remount the show each year.

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  The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience

  Apr 2022 - now

  Tour Manager

  As Tour Manager of Fever's touring immersive experience of Bridgerton, I was responsible for all aspects of the event, including working with the artistic team in hiring performers and staff, helping to maintain the experience, overseeing the day to day operations, providing onsite HR coordination, budgeting, vendor negotiations and relations, and providing logistical support to the opertions team.