CARTER MODRELL
Greenville,SC
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Production
Peace Center
04.2023 - Current
- Hired as Technical Director and promoted to Director of Production after six weeks because of my can-do attitude, ability to thrive in a challenging environment, and success leading the production team through the end of a busy performance season.
- Direct the production department and guide the daily technical operations across three venues including the 2,100 seat Peace Concert Hall, 400 seat Gunter Theatre, and 1,300 capacity outdoor Peace Pavilion to execute 10-14 weeks of touring Broadway, 80-100 single-night engagements, and 40-50 performances by resident companies each season.
- Develop performance budgets, advance production and hospitality requirements, and complete production settlements at the end of each engagement.
- Manage capital projects including a $500,000 audio upgrade in Gunter Theatre completed in 2023; $1.3M lighting upgrade in Peace Concert Hall completed in 2024; $1M+ audio and lighting upgrades to the Peace Pavilion scheduled for completion in 2025; and consulted on new theatrical, lighting, and audio systems in two new venues scheduled for completion in 2025.
Lighting Department Head
Musco Center For The Arts
10.2015 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with architects, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure technical systems were installed per specifications and operate as intended in a new 1,044 seat performance hall.
- Guided the implementation of lighting requirements for performances by community arts organizations and national/international tours. Responsible for the design and maintenance of a 300+ instrument light plot, drafting, paperwork, and purchasing/equipment requisition.
- Worked with committees and Chapman University's EH&S department to shape OSHA compliant safety policies and programs for the production-oriented arts communities on campus. Review, recommend, and conduct safety training as required.
Theatre Production Assistant
Lakewood Cultural Center
01.2011 - 09.2015
- Oversaw the lighting design, preparation, programming, and run of approximately 150 annual performances and 100 rehearsals for theatre, dance, and live music.
- Drafted sections, ground plans, light plots, and other drawings for the venue. Maintained paperwork, show files, and other documentation for performances and general use.
- Recommended and assisted with the implementation of updates to an aging lighting and electrical infrastructure including system design, bid solicitation, and onsite integration.
Stage Technician
Community Concert Hall At Fort Lewis College
08.2007 - 12.2010
- Supported live events with well-controlled lights, sound and video streaming.
- Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.
- Controlled video input for live conferences or performances and pre-recorded productions.
- Created graphics and layouts for live and pre-recorded talks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Fort Lewis College, Katz School of Business
Durango, CO04.2010
Skills
- Project Management
- Production Carpentry and Rigging
- Show Control and Networking
- Technical Direction
- Lighting Design and Programming
- AutoCAD and Vectorworks Drafting
Certification
- ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician
- ETCP Certified Rigger - Theatre
- IAVM Trained Crowd Manager
- OSHA 30 - General Industry
Timeline
Director of Production
Peace Center
04.2023 - Current
Lighting Department Head
Musco Center For The Arts
10.2015 - 04.2023
Theatre Production Assistant
Lakewood Cultural Center
01.2011 - 09.2015
Stage Technician
Community Concert Hall At Fort Lewis College
08.2007 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Fort Lewis College, Katz School of Business
- ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician
- ETCP Certified Rigger - Theatre
- IAVM Trained Crowd Manager
- OSHA 30 - General Industry
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