Cory Granner
Greenville,SC
Summary
Accomplished lighting and sound designer with over 15 years of experience. Expertise in programming, QLab, project management, and all technical elements. Proven track record of zero performance interruptions due to technical errors.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Lighting and Sound Designer
Greenville Theatre
Greenville, SC
08.2011 - Current
- Designed lighting, sound, and projection for 115+ productions.
- Program all lighting, sound and projection for productions.
- Used and maintained production equipment, including lighting consoles, sound desks, speakers, lighting, and QLab, for over 1,600 performances. With zero stopped performances due to technical errors.
- Oversee all technical elements of productions throughout tech and performances.
- Handle and train stage managers, backstage crew, spot operators, and board operators.
- Oversaw and managed multiple renovations for the theater. Including a full new lighting system in 2016, a new sound system in 2023, and a new stage floor in 2025.
- Maintain and manage the budget for all technical aspects.
- Front of House Manager, which oversees all Box Office operations and coordination with ushers.
Lighting Technician
Rose Theatre
London , England
05.2010 - 07.2010
- Maintained, inspected hung and focused all lighting for the Summer Season.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of South Carolina Upstate
South Carolina 12-2010
Skills
- Lighting Design
- Sound Design
- Projection Design
- Scenic Design
- QLab
- Project Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Technical Effect Equipment
- Rigging
- Stage Managment
Websites
Timeline
Resident Lighting and Sound Designer
Greenville Theatre
08.2011 - Current
Lighting Technician
Rose Theatre
05.2010 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of South Carolina Upstate