Kelly Simons

Kelly Simons

Student Stagehand

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Themed Entertainment & Technical Theatre

  • Education

    • Carnegie Mellon University

      2016 - 2019
      Masters Production Technology Management Technical Direction
    • The University of Kansas

      2012 - 2016
      BFA Theatre Design
    • The University of Kansas

      2012 - 2016
      BFA Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
    • The University of Kansas

      2012 - 2016
      BFA Film and Media Studies
    • Carnegie Mellon University

      2016 - 2019
      Master of Fine Arts - MFA Technical Direction
  • Experience

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Utah State University

      Aug 2019 - May 2022
      Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Technical Direction
    • Western Colorado University

      Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
      Technical Director of Theatre, Lecturer of Communication Arts
    • University of North Carolina School of the Arts

      Jan 2023 - now
      • Assistant Professor, Animatronics

        Jul 2024 - now
      • Adjunct Professor, Animatronics

        Jan 2023 - Aug 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Safe Zone Certification

      The Safe Zone Project
      Feb 2018
      View certificate certificate
    • 30 Hour OSHA General Industry

      OSHA
      Jan 2018
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Production Technology Management Graduate Student Representative

      Issued by Carnegie Mellon School of Drama on Oct 2018
      Carnegie Mellon School of DramaAssociated with Kelly Simons