Curiculum Vitae

Brian S. Kurtz

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
August 2013-September 2014

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
August 2011-November 2012

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
May 2010-July 2011

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.