Taylor Hansen

Experience

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  Queens Theatre in the Park

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2007

  Assistant TD & Rental Coordinator

  Supervise production crews, assist Technical Director in planning events, review contract riders for production department.

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2006 - now

  Freelance Theatrical Designer

  In addition to other pursuits- I am a freelance designer for theater, installations, and events- including lighting, scenic, props and dressing and audio/sound design.

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  Actors' Shakespeare Project

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Technical Director

  Supervising set construction and installation, lighting installation, coordinating and scheduling production crew, maintaining production elements throughout run.

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  Central Square Theater

  Apr 2008 - Aug 2016

  Production Mananger

  Supervise all production elements (lighting, sound, costumes, props, projections, puppetry, and scenic) for Central Square Theater's large-flexible mainstage season as well as auxiliary programming, education performances and touring events.Monitor condition of facilities and work with building management on issues, repairs and upgrades.Create safety and emergency procedures and supervise training of staff.

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  TH.ESP Event Safety Planning

  Jun 2017 - now

  Event Safety Planner

  Most theaters are run by those trained as actors, directors or arts-administrators. Even many trained in theater production are too often concentrated on the show’s specific needs and that project’s timetable. By looking at the entire project with an eye towards safety at every level- of the venue, the crew’s implementation, the performers and the audience- these issues become part of the normal workflow without being disruptive, the appropriate agencies can be contacted and brought in as partners, and allow time to plan for any concern they express.Consultations combine information from the venue, show design and seating, along with city services: fire, safety and inspectional services, to create an emergency plan for a variety of issues including: severe weather, fire/evacuation, medical emergency, and disruptive patrons.The production, stage and house crews are then trained as to their roles in the general plan, and contingencies for specific issues.I also offer services liaising with fire departments and safety services on behalf of producers and presenters- for example in obtaining permits to use open flame or smoke effects in performances.Your audience comes to the event to enjoy themselves. Part of creating that experience is doing everything we can to keep them, as well as the artists and crew creating the magic, safe and secure. Show less

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  WHITE SNAKE PROJECTS INC

  Jul 2018 - May 2021

  Production Manager

  Technical Supervision for live and live-virtual opera projects.

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  Boston Conservatory at Berklee

  Oct 2021 - May 2022

  Technical Director

  Coordination of scenic, rigging and technical elements for Conservatory Mainstage with Dance, Theater and Opera programs

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  Multicultural Arts Center

  Jan 2023 - now

  Production Manager

  We support diversity through the visual and performing arts events that we present. Because we are a multi-use art center, we make our space available to artists and groups who may not otherwise have access to a professionally equipped and accessible facility or the cultural mainstream.