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Work History
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Adam Trummel

Ft Myers,FLORIDA

Summary

Mr. Trummel is a detail oriented Theatrical Designer /Operations Manager with 20+ years in the industry. His wide range of skill sets make him a valuable asset to any production team.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Artistic Operations Manager

Artis-Naples
06.2022 - Current
  • Scheduled and supervised house crew staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Scheduled and supervised local call in crew.
  • Processed payroll for both local and house crew.
  • Advanced various productions, including Naples Philharmonic performances, touring Broadway Productions and one night engagements .
  • Oversaw maintenance and repair of theatrical equipment, ensuring optimal functionality at all times.

Resident Sound Designer

Florida Repertory Theatre
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with directors and producers to create custom audio assets that aligned with project visions.
  • Optimized audio quality by skillfully mixing live presentations.
  • Troubleshot technical issues during production, minimizing downtime due to equipment malfunctions or software glitches.
  • Improved project outcomes by consistently staying up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in technology related to sound design techniques and tools.

Technical Director

Alliance for the Arts
10.2018 - 10.2021
  • Created sets and lighting designs for various productions for Theatre Conspiracy Company, Alliance for the Arts Education and various rentals.
  • Maintained and repaired theatrical equipment.
  • Ran sound and light board for live presentations.

Resident Production Designer

Big Arts/Herb Strauss Theatre
10.2012 - 10.2018
  • Designed Theatrical Sets and lights to Directors specific vision.
  • Built sets to designed specifications.
  • Participated in pre-production meetings to provide input on design direction and offer creative solutions for potential challenges during the production process.
  • Worked closely with lighting and sound departments to integrate their elements seamlessly into the overall design aesthetic of each project.
  • Generated detailed sketches, blueprints, and renderings using industry-standard software programs Vectorworks, Lightwrite and SketchUp.

Production Stage Manager

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
09.2003 - 09.2012
  • Oversaw successful execution of technical cues during live performances, ensuring seamless transitions between scenes.
  • Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
  • Managed resources effectively, ensuring timely setup and breakdown of stage equipment.
  • Ensured continuity in performances by maintaining detailed records of blocking notes, prop placements, and costume changes.
  • Collaborated with directors and producers to achieve desired artistic vision for productions.
  • Streamlined communication between departments for smoother rehearsal and production processes.

Education

Theatre/Graphic Design

University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
1992

Skills

  • Lighting Design
  • Moving Light Programming
  • Set Design
  • CAD (Sketchup and Vectorworks)
  • Photoshop
  • Prop design and construction
  • DMX set up
  • Carpentry

Productions

  • Lighting/Set Designer, Alliance for the Arts, King Headly II, Mountaintop, Baskerville, Harvey, Once on this Island, Rancho Mirage, Elephant Man, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, 5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche
  • Lighting/Set Design, Strauss Theatre, Dames at Sea, Noises Off, A Christmas Carol, Godspell, Louis & Ella, Stepping Out, Nunsense, Camping with Henry and Tom, Freuds Last Session, Holiday Spectacular, Duets, Divas
  • Production Stage Manager, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Man of LaMancha, Legally Blonde, Miss Saigon, Brigadoon, Me And My Girl, The Full Monty, Rent, White Christmas, Hairspray

Personal Information

Title: LIGHTING/SET DESIGNER- TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Awards

Strauss Theatre, Broadway World Nomination, Lighting Design/Set Design: Noises Off

TheatreZone,  Broadway World Nomination, Lighting Design : BrightStar, Camelot

References

  • Russell Thompson, Production Manager, Broadway Palm, Russell@broadwaypalm.com
  • Bobby Logue, Artistic Director, Big Arts, bobbylogue@yahoo.org
  • Lydia Black, Executive Director, LCAA, 239.939.2787
  • Ann Nieman, Director/Choreographer, annieman347@gmail.com

Timeline

Artistic Operations Manager

Artis-Naples
06.2022 - Current

Resident Sound Designer

Florida Repertory Theatre
10.2021 - 06.2022

Technical Director

Alliance for the Arts
10.2018 - 10.2021

Resident Production Designer

Big Arts/Herb Strauss Theatre
10.2012 - 10.2018

Production Stage Manager

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
09.2003 - 09.2012

Theatre/Graphic Design

University of Central Florida

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