Ethan Roth

• Building and loading in theatrical scenery for productions, following working drawings and scenic drafting. Working in a team to create a safe and effective work environment while taking instructions from a team lead.
• Constructed and assembled intricate set designs for theatrical productions.
• Collaborated with designers to interpret artistic visions into physical structures.
• Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.

• Loaded equipment for national tours as an IATSE local 21 stagehand, following instructions from the touring personnel.
• Set up and dismantled stage equipment for various performances.
• Operated lighting and sound equipment during live shows.
• Collaborated with crew members to ensure smooth scene transitions.

Interpreted scenic build drawings to create and paint scenery for multiple venue types and styles.

Worked as an electrician reading plots to hang, cable, focus, and program lights for corporate events. Learned more about LED and moving fixtures. Working at venues across Central Florida like Disney and Universal properties.

Gained proficiency working with hand tools, power tools, electric saws, pneumatic tools, and other specialty tools to create and install scenery. Learned to work in a fast paced environment, read scenic drafting, and basic painting methods. As of Sept. 2024 I work seasonally when I'm home from school.

Designed and drafted scenery for students to work from, simplicity and communication were essential. Shows include: Little Women, and The Drowsy Chaperone.

Learned to interpret a play and create a scenic design with a team of collaborators. Created scenic drafting and build drawings that were used for purchasing and to guide the design. Simplicity was necessary when working with inexperienced students. Leadership is a valuable skill I learned here.

Shows include: Head Over Heels, "Zink: The Myth, The Legend, The Zebra", Little Women, Amelie*, Mary Poppins*, Thaddeus and ‘Tila (A Frog and Crane Tale)**, Peter and The Starcatcher, and Fame*.

Worked with house staff and touring event staff and talent to ensure smooth operation of events including, OCPS Homeless Summit, traveling comedians and entertainers, dance shows, and many others.

Worked to coordinate the One Act Festival at the Florida Theater Conference with Windermere High School.