Aaron Williams
Amherst,MA
Summary
Organized and proactive individual with a solid foundation in theater production. Experienced in set construction and rigging, committed to enhancing the creative process and delivering exceptional experiences in the theater and dance sector.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Theatre Shop Assistant
Amherst College Theater and Dance Department
Amherst, MA
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in all of Amherst College's Theatre and Dance Department shops, including the scene shop, costume shop, and lighting/sound shop in preparation for Fall 2025 productions. Duties primarily included set construction, stage rigging, and costume alterations and maintenance.
Amherst College THDA Department Chair Assistant
Ron Bashford
Amherst, MA
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted THDA department chair with weekly duties, including photography for the Amherst College THDA website, organization/management, and marketing
Scene Shop Assistant
Amherst College Theater and Dance Department
Amherst, MA
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted with construction of scenery for theatre productions, prop management, and upkeep of shop/theatre spaces
Stage Director
Amherst College THDA Department and AC Green Room
Amherst, MA
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Directed two productions for Amherst College Green Room and Amherst College Theater and Dance Department.
Lighting Board Operator
Amherst College Theater and Dance Department
Amherst, ME
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Operated the lighting board for a showcase of The Onion, an original opera by Ron Bashford and Eric Sawyer, at Amherst College
Stage Manager
Amherst College THDA Department and AC Green Room
Amherst, ME
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Stage managed two productions for Amherst College Green Room and Amherst College Theater and Dance Department. Duties included communication across all technical and theatrical departments, scheduling, taking rehearsal notes, and cue calling
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater And Dance
Amherst College
Amherst05-2026
Skills
- Stage management
- Set construction
- Lighting design
- Costume maintenance
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Customer service
- Carpentry
- Safety procedures
- Power tools
- QLab
- Adobe Premiere Pro
Timeline
Theatre Shop Assistant
Amherst College Theater and Dance Department
08.2025 - 09.2025
Amherst College THDA Department Chair Assistant
Ron Bashford
09.2024 - 06.2025
Scene Shop Assistant
Amherst College Theater and Dance Department
09.2024 - 05.2025
Lighting Board Operator
Amherst College Theater and Dance Department
08.2024 - 08.2024
Stage Director
Amherst College THDA Department and AC Green Room
09.2023 - 12.2024
Stage Manager
Amherst College THDA Department and AC Green Room
01.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Theater And Dance
Amherst College