Kelly Simons

Experience

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  The Lied Center of Kansas

  Aug 2013 - May 2016

  Student Stagehand

  Aided with the day to day upkeep of The Lied Center, a touring theatre. Daily tasks included lighting hangs and focuses, sound system set up and strike, and changeovers into orchestra shells. Aided in the load in and strikes of touring shows ex. Blue Man Group, Wild Kratz, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Each season also included dance and musical performances that the student stagehands would run the lighting and sound boards for, as well as film live streaming events.

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  Guna Nua Theatre Company

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Assistant to the Artistic Director

  Assisted the artistic director in all day to day operation of the theatre. Including managing the social media platforms, updating the website, reading scripts, assisting in casting decisions, and assisting in the creation of two divised pieces.

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  The University of Kansas

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Co-Technical Director Inge Studio Theatre

  Myself and one other student were responible for the daily upkeep of the theatre, as well as the needed seating changeovers, and strikes.

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  Carnegie Mellon School of Drama

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Pre College Staff

  Assisted in creating the professional atmosphere needed to welcome the pre-college students, currently enrolled high school seniors to aid them in their summer of theatrical development.

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  Utah State University

  Aug 2019 - May 2022

  Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Technical Direction
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  Western Colorado University

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Technical Director of Theatre, Lecturer of Communication Arts
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  University of North Carolina School of the Arts

  Jan 2023 - now

  • Assistant Professor, Animatronics

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Adjunct Professor, Animatronics

    Jan 2023 - Aug 2024