Curiculum Vitae
Brian S. Kurtz
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Permanant Address: 23 Old York Road Turnersville, NJ 08012 |
(609) 280-5210 |
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Academics and Education
B.F.A. In Theatre Design and Technology, emphasis in Lighting Design,
Pennsylvania State University, Graduated May 2010
Honors and Awards
Mabel Reed Knight Scholarship Recipient, 2009-2010
$150 Arts and Architecture Research Grant, 2007
Recent Work Experience
| Feld Entertainment September 2014-Present |
Assistant Electrician for Disney on Ice. Responsible for load-in, maintenance, load-out and run of lighting rig each week and direct local crews to assist. Run fog backstage, repair moving lights, climbing pyro load, fall arrest trained, calling spotlight cues/running spotlight for shows. |
Freelance Lighting Technician |
Working for various companies as time allows including event setup/strike. Projects include but not limited to: Gateway Haunted House Setup, Frost Productions event setup/strike and The Lighting Syndicate. |
Techical Skills
| Lighting Consoles: | All Hog3 Consoles, RoadHog 4, Hog 2, All ETC Express Boards, ETC Expression 3, ETC EOS/ION/Element, Strand LP 90, Strand 520i. |
| Lighting Fixtures: Repair and Programming |
Mac 2K, 700, 600, 575, 500 & 250; Mac 350 LED, Clay Paky Alpha Spot/Wash 1200 & Alpha Spot 575, All Source 4, 360Q and many generic conventionals. ColorRamII and Forerunner scrollers, Basic CXI scrollers. maintenance for most haze/fog machines and other theatrical effects and equipment. |
| Other Theatrical Skills: | MIDI Show Control setup and programming, SMTPE timecode programming, set construction, props, fly-line operation, soldering, custom practical wiring, QLab programming, light plot drafting and paperwork through Vectorworks 2010 and Lightwright 5. 3D Rendering, with lights, in Vectorworks. Theatre photography. |
Disney on Ice Shows
| Show: | Position: | Dates: |
| 100 Years of Magic | Assistant Electrician | Jun. 15-Present |
| Worlds of Fantasy | Assistant Electrician | Sep. 14-Jun. 15 |
Cruise Ship Positions
| Ship: | Position: | Dates: |
| Brilliance of the Seas | Light Technician | Apr. 13-Jul.13 |
| Rhapsody of the Seas | Light Technician | Feb. 13-Apr.13 |
| Adventure of the Seas | Light Technician | Dec. 12-Feb. 13 |
| Freedom of the Seas | Technical Stage Staff | Sep. 12-Nov. 12 |
| Oasis of the Seas | Technical Stage Staff | Aug. 11-Sep. 12 |
Lighting Designs
| Theatre: | Production: | Date: |
| Curtain Call Theatre | Annie | Winter 2010 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | True Villains | Summer 2010 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | Guys and Dolls | Summer 2009 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | Disney Spectacular | Summer 2009 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | Beauty and the Beast | Summer 2009 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | Willy Wonka Jr. | Summer 2009 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | High School Musical 2 | Summer 2009 |
| Stafford Township Arts Center | Footloose | Summer 2008 |
Assistant Lighting Designer
| Theatre: | Production: | Date: |
| Penn State School of Theatre | We Are... Dead State (Haunted House) |
Fall 2009 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | Aida | Summer 2006 |
Lighting/Midi Programmer
| Theatre: | Production: | Date: |
| Penn State School of Theatre | Sunday in the Park with George |
Spring 2010 |
| Penn State School of Theatre | The Wiz | Spring 2009 |
| Surflight Theatre | Intern Cabaret 2008 | Summer 2008 |
| Surflight Children's Theatre | Snow White (two sets, two designs), Cinderella, Wizard of Oz & Alice in Wonderland | |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | Oklahoma | Summer 2007 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | Summer Stage (four childrens shows) | Summer 2007 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | Aida | Summer 2006 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | Summer Stage (four childrens shows) | Summer 2006 |
Master Electrician
| Theatre: | Production: | Date: |
| Penn State School of Theatre | Tale of a West Texas Marsupial Girl | Fall 2008 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | Oklahoma | Summer 2007 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | Summer Stage (four childrens shows) | Summer 2007 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | Aida | Summer 2006 |
| Voorhees Theatre Company | The Music Man | Fall 2005 |
Assistant Master Electrician
| Theatre: | Production: | Date: |
| Penn State School of Theatre | Die Fledermaus | Spring 2008 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | Summer Stage (four childrens shows) | Summer 2006 |
Electrics Intern/Spotlight Operator
| Theatre: | Production: | Date: |
| Surflight Theatre | All Shook Up | Summer 2008 |
| Surflight Theatre | Chicago | Summer 2008 |
| Surflight Theatre | The Producers | Summer 2008 |
| Surflight Theatre | Oklahoma | Summer 2008 |
Assistant Technical Director Experience
| Theatre: | Production: | Date: |
| Penn State School of Theatre | Pentecost | Fall 2007 |
Lighting Board Operator/Programmer
| Theatre: | Production: | Date: |
| Penn State School of Theatre | Five Women Wearing the Same Dress | Spring 2007 |
| The Pavilion Projects | Speaking in Tongues | Fall 2006 |
| Voorhees Theatre Company | The Music Man | Fall 2005 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | Summer Stage (four childrens shows) | Summer 2004 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | Summer Stage (four childrens shows) | Summer 2003 |
Deck Electrician for a Touring Company (Local Crew)
| Theatre: | Production: | Date: |
| Eisenhower Auditorium | Hairspray Tour | Spring 2007 |
| Eisenhower Auditorium | The Producers Tour | Winter 2006 |
Other Theatrical Experience
| Theatre: | Production: | Date: |
| Penn State School of Theatre | Numerous Shows (Hang and Focus) | 2006-Present |
| Penn State Thespians | Rocky Horror “Picture” Show | Fall 2006 |
| Haddonfield Plays and Players | Aladdin Jr. | Spring 2006 |
| The Road Company | Cabaret | Winter 2006 |
| Camden County College | The Diary of Anne Frank | Winter 2005 |
| Camden County College | Charlotte's Web | Fall 2005 |
| Spotlighters | Oliver | Spring 2005 |
| Voorhees Theatre Company | South Pacific | Winter 2004-2005 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | Footloose | Summer 2004 |
| Spotlighters | Guys and Dolls | Spring 2004 |
| Voorhees Theatre Company | Peter Pan | Winter 2003-2004 |
| The Ritz | The Music Man | Fall 2003 |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts | Annie Get Your Gun | Summer 2003 |
| Studio 42 Summer Theatre | Cinderella | Summer 2001 |
Previous Work Experience
| Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines December 2012-July 2013 |
Light Technician, in charge of running lights and show control for all production shows on three different ships, interacting with guest entertainers and providing lighting/effects for their shows, setting up for lectures and other small events, maintenance and repair of all moving and conventional lighting fixtures, maintaining the look and feel of production shows as needed. |
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines |
Technical Stage Staff, responsible for setup of bandstands, movement of scenery during shows, assist with safety during shows, crowd control, ice rink maintenance. Also worked with Light Techs to maintain and repair lighting equipment, Hog3 programming, call spotlight cues during shows, program and run headliner shows (under supervision) and one music concert. Run lights for rehearsals. |
Altman Rentals |
Shop Staff, mainly in charge of Cable, Iron, Truss/Rigging, Special FX and TV/Film. Pulling orders, maintaining equipment and handling returns. Also assist in Electronics for Moving Light, LED Light and Console testing/repair. |
| Penn State School of Theatre Fall 2009-Spring 2010 |
Work Study position in the Electrics Shop. Assist the staff electrician in maintenance, organization and repair of all equipment and spaces for the School of Theatre. Also work on hangs and focuses for all shows and various other duties as needed. |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts Summer 2009 |
Lighting Designer, chose lighting instruments and colors, developed a plot, set the mood and looks via lighting. Designed a total of 5 shows and several single night events. Oversaw safety and training of the electrics crew. |
| Partypalooza Summer 2009 |
Worked part time to help fill in when needed as a stock clerk, order puller and organizer. Also worked on general maintenance of inventory. |
| Penn State University Fall 2008-Present |
Resident Assistant, helping first year students get acquainted with college life, supervising the residence hall and making sure university policies are upheld. Run programs for the floor and building community among the residents. |
| Surflight Theatre Summer 2008 |
Electrics Intern. Assist in hang, focus, maintenance and repair of lights. Run spotlight for Mainstage shows and design lights for Children's Theatre. |
| Bryce Jordan Center Spring 2007-Spring 2008 |
Worked on Stage Crew for load-in and load out of concerts. |
| LateNight Penn State Fall 2007-Spring 2008 |
In charge of video game nights and tournaments and assisting with general setup and take down. |
| Eisenhower Auditorium Fall 2006-Spring 2008 |
Worked on Back of House crew for load in, load out and strike of sets. Also working run crew for larger shows. |
| Mainstage Center for the Arts Summer 2006 & Summer 2007 |
Worked as an electrician, board programmer/operator and general staff for four small shows and one large show. |
| Partypalooza Spring 2005-Summer 2007 |
Worked as stock clerk, order puller and organizer. Also worked on general straightening and maintenance of inventory. |
| Super G Supermarket Fall 2004-Summer 2005 |
Worked as cashier at the registers. Occasionally worked with products on the shelves. |
| The Siding Man Winter 2003-Winter 2005 |
Worked in the office answering phones, taking messages, setting up appointments, sending follow-up letters, filing letters and general office help. Also troubleshooting computers as needed. |
| Congregation B’nai Tikvah Fall 2003-Spring 2004 |
Worked as a Hebrew tutor and office assistant. Performed many small tasks as required. |
| Cerebral Palsy Center of Gloucester and Salem Counties Fall 2002- Winter 2004 |
Volunteered as a classroom assistant and office worker. Helped students in learning and assisted teachers with activities. Also did minor office work on occasion such as laminating, making cut outs and other teaching materials for classroom use. |