David Schultz

Experience

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  Self Employed

  Jan 1990 - now

  Technical Production
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  Cirque du Soleil

  Feb 1996 - Jun 1997

  Assistant Technical Director - Mystere

  I was responsible for the day to day operations of Mystere. I was involved in human resources, budgeting, scheduling and special projects. I was a main link between the artistic element of the show and the casino management. I worked directly with the crew department heads and crew members on a daily basis to help ensure show quality.

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  Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

  Jan 2002 - Nov 2012

  Responsible for creation of show tracks and management of a scenic and carpentry details. I worked with the Cirque designers and project managers to build the show and then continued to evolve the show as it toured North America, Mexico, and Austrailia. I was responsible for running the show, the carpentry team, all set-up and teardown related to the set, budget and material management. I was all responsible for first aid response scenarios and trainings for the crew. I was responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Quidam Set while on tour in North America, Mexico, Dubai, China, and Korea. I maintained the turntable, stage and all racks for transporting the show. I ran show tracks (turntable operator) and was responsible for the organization and operation of set-up and teardown of the show. I was a fly in specialist for any show which needed additional technical help during transfers or show runs. I worked with carpentry, lighting, tent, and site operations. I have certifications in forklift, aerial lift,zoom boom and bobcats. I was a full time show technician in the European tour through Spain, England, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, and Italy. I was a swing technician responsible for running all show tracks and working with the emergency response team. I was also responsible for running the crews during set-up and teardowns. My main emphasis was on stage maintenance and special projects. I was a swing technician involved in the creation of Varekai in the studio in Montreal and then a show technician on the first legs of the North American tour. I created the show tracks for deck electrician and the carpentry tracks. Additional I did props work ( pyrotechnics) and many special projects. I was also responsible for the set-up and teardown of the show.

  • Head Carpenter - OVO. Under the Big Top

    Sept 2008 - Nov 2012

  • Scenic Maintenance Coordinator / Turntable Operator

    May 2006 - Sept 2008

  • Technical Fly-in Specialist

    Aug 2004 - Sept 2008

  • Swing Technician

    Nov 2002 - Jul 2004

  • Swing technican

    Jan 2002 - Nov 2002
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  American Repertory Theatre

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2018

  Scene Shop Supervisor
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  Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

  Dec 2018 - Jan 2022

  • First Shift Lead: Fabrication and Maintenance. Drawn to Life

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Head Carpenter - OVO Arena Tour

    Dec 2018 - Sept 2019
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  The Guthrie Theater

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Stage Operations Supervisor
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  SUNY Brockport

  Jan 2023 - now

  Technical Director

  Technical Director: Theater Arts and Music at SUNY Brockport