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Overview
Work History
Education
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Gary D. Tucker (II)

Magnolia,Delaware

Summary

To assist in bringing about employer’s creative vision while continuing to gain experience in any and/or all of the positions previously held. Experienced with stage setup, rigging, and equipment handling. Utilizes technical skills to ensure efficient and safe production setups. Knowledge of rigging systems and Group A/B-Type 3 lifts, contributing to smooth event operations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Stagehand

Pine Box Studios
Wilmington, DE
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • JOURNEY: Freedom Tour '23-Practice sessions
  • Assisted in the assembly and disassembly of stage props and scenery, maintaining safety protocols.
  • Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of production setups.
  • Assisted in the construction of custom set pieces

Stagehand/ Electrical Crew

Playhouse Company, DE/I.A.T.S.E. #284
Wilmington, DE
12.2022 - 12.2022
  • Supervisor: I.A.T.S.E. #284 Live Event/ Professional Theater “Hairspray!” at the Grand Opera House, DE
  • Assisted in set teardown and truck load on
  • Collaborated with technical staff on lighting and sound dismantle

Grip, Best Boy

Robeson Parks, LLC & Pandora Media
Dover, DE
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Executive Producers: Robeson Parks, LLC & Pandora Media Independent Feature Film/ Documentary "Black Joy"
  • Operated and maintained grip equipment to support filming and production activities.
  • Built and maintained camera rigs and equipment to align with filming needs.
  • Completed equipment setup and rigging and mounting camera and lighting equipment.

Stagehand/ Electrical Crew

The Playhouse Company, DE/I.A.T.S.E. #284
Wilmington, DE
10.2022 - 10.2022
  • Supervisor: I.A.T.S.E. #284 Live Event/ Professional Theater “STOMP!" @ the Grand Opera Playhouse
  • Collaborated with technical teams on lighting and sound setups.
  • Assisted in set preparation and teardown.
  • Strengthened workplace safety by promptly identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action.

Stagehand/ Carpentry Crew

Del. State University, DE/I.A.T.S.E. #284
Dover, DE
10.2022 - 10.2022
  • Supervisor: I.A.T.S.E. #284 Live Event/ Politics

"President Biden’s Student Loan Address"

  • Assisted in set design and assembly, contributing to overall aesthetic and functionality.
  • Assisted in the assembly and disassembly of stage props and scenery, maintaining safety protocols.
  • Enhanced stage production quality by efficiently setting up and breaking down sets, lighting, and sound equipment.

Stagehand/ Electrical Crew

The Playhouse Company, DE/I.A.T.S.E. #284
Wilmington, DE
10.2022 - 10.2022
  • Supervisor: I.A.T.S.E. #284 Live Event/ Professional Theater “Tootsie” @ the Grand Opera House
  • Collaborated with technical teams on lighting and sound setups.
  • Assisted in set preparation and teardown.
  • Strengthened workplace safety by promptly identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action.

Stagehand/ Breakdown Crew

AEG Presents/I.A.T.S.E. #284
09.2022 - 09.2022
  • Supervisor: Various / I.A.T.S.E. #284 Live Event/ Concert "Fire Fly Music Festival '22" @ the Woodlands, DE
  • Strengthened workplace safety by promptly identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action.
  • Operated rigging systems to ensure safe and efficient load management during and after events.
  • Assisted in teardown of stage equipment, optimizing workflow for quick loading and departures.

Stagehand/ Breakdown Crew

The Nemours Estate, DE/Light Action & I.A.T.S.E. #284
Wilmington, DE
09.2022 - 09.2022
  • Supervisor: Light Action / I.A.T.S.E. #284 Live Event "Night at the Nemours" Charity Event @ the Nemours Estate, DE
  • Strengthened workplace safety by promptly identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action.
  • Operated rigging systems to ensure safe and efficient load management during and after events.
  • Assisted in teardown of stage equipment, optimizing workflow for quick loading and departures.

Stagehand/ Set Up & Breakdown

J.Allen/AEG Presents/Light Action Inc./ I.A.T.S.E #284
Milton, DE
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Supervisor: Light Action Inc. / I.A.T.S.E. #284 Live Event/ Concert "2022 Bettie James Fest w/ Jimmie Allen" @ Hudson Fields, DE
  • Strengthened workplace safety by promptly identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action.
  • Operated rigging systems to ensure safe and efficient load management before and after events.
  • Assisted in set up and teardown of stage equipment.

Stagehand/ Breakdown Crew

The Oberad Estate/ Light Action Inc./ I.A.T.S.E. #284
Newark, DE
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • Supervisor: Light Action Inc. / I.A.T.S.E.#284 Live Event/Concert "George Thorogood & the Destroyers 4th of July Concert" @ the Oberad Estate, DE
  • Strengthened workplace safety by promptly identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action.
  • Operated rigging systems to ensure safe and efficient load management after event.
  • Assisted in teardown of stage equipment, optimizing workflow for quick loading and departures.

Stagehand/ Carpentry & Breakdown Crew

The Playhouse Company, DE/I.A.T.S.E. #284
Wilmington, DE
06.2022 - 06.2022
  • Supervisor: I.A.T.S.E. #284 Live Event/ Professional Theater “Fiddler On the Roof” @ the Grand Opera House, DE
  • Strengthened workplace safety by promptly identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action.
  • Assisted in the assembly and disassembly of stage props and scenery, maintaining safety protocols.
  • Enhanced stage production quality by efficiently setting up and breaking down sets, lighting, and sound equipment.
  • Operated rigging systems to ensure safe and efficient load management during and after events.
  • Assisted in teardown of stage equipment, optimizing workflow for quick loading and departures.

Stagehand/ Set Up & Breakdown

Univ. of DE, DE/Light Action & I.A.T.S.E. #284
Newark, DE
05.2022 - 05.2022
  • Supervisor: Light Action Inc. / I.A.T.S.E. #284 Live Event "University of Delaware Graduation '22" @ Univ. of D, DE
  • Strengthened workplace safety by promptly identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action.
  • Operated rigging systems to ensure safe and efficient load management during and after events.
  • Assisted in set up and teardown of stage equipment, optimizing workflow for quick loading and departures.

Stagehand/ Carpentry & Breakdown Crew

The Playhouse Company, DE/I.A.T.S.E. #284
Wilmington, DE
04.2022 - 04.2022
  • Supervisor: I.A.T.S.E. #284 Live Event/ Professional Theater “Riverdance” @ the Grand Opera House, DE
  • Assisted in the assembly and disassembly of stage props and scenery, maintaining safety protocols.
  • Enhanced stage production quality by efficiently setting up and breaking down sets, lighting, and sound equipment.
  • Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of production setups.

Stagehand/ Carpentry & Breakdown Crew

The Playhouse Company, DE/I.A.T.S.E. #284
Wilmington, DE
04.2022 - 04.2022
  • Supervisor: I.A.T.S.E. #284 Live Event/ Professional Theater “Alton Brown Live” @ the Grand Opera House, DE
  • Assisted in the assembly and disassembly of stage props and scenery, maintaining safety protocols.
  • Enhanced stage production quality by efficiently setting up and breaking down sets, lighting, and sound equipment.
  • Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of production setups.

Producer, Production Assistant, 1st & 2nd Assistant Camera, Boom Operator, Grip

September Tenth Films / Maverick Entertainment
01.2016 - 12.2021
  • Director and Executive Producer: Joseph Johnson Independent Feature Film
  • “Love and Deceit”

Stagehand/ Carpenter & Breakdown Crew

The Playhouse Company, DE/I.A.T.S.E. #284
Wilmington, DE
12.2021 - 12.2021
  • Supervisor: I.A.T.S.E. #284 Live Event/ Professional Theater “SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical" @ The Grand Opera House, DE
  • Assisted in the assembly and disassembly of stage props and scenery, maintaining safety protocols.
  • Enhanced stage production quality by efficiently setting up and breaking down sets, lighting, and sound equipment.
  • Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of production setups.

Stagehand/ Carpentry & Breakdown Crew

The Playhouse Company, DE/ I.A.T.S.E. #284
Wilmington, DE
11.2021 - 11.2021
  • Supervisor: I.A.T.S.E. #284 Live Event/ Professional Theater “Waitress” @ The Grand Opera House, DE
  • Assisted in the assembly and disassembly of stage props and scenery, maintaining safety protocols.
  • Enhanced stage production quality by efficiently setting up and breaking down sets, lighting, and sound equipment.
  • Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of production setups.

Stagehand/ Stage Build Crew

Chase Fieldhouse, DE/ I.A.T.S.E. #284
Wilmington, DE
09.2021 - 09.2021
  • Supervisor: Ellen Manning, I.A.T.S.E. #284 Live Events "2021 HBCU Fraternity/Sorority Expo" @ Chase Fieldhouse, DE
  • Assisted in the assembly and disassembly of stage props and scenery, maintaining safety protocols.
  • Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of production setups.
  • Assisted in the construction of custom set pieces

Education

B. A. - Television Production (Mass Communications) Minor: Theater

Delaware State University
Dover, Delaware

Certification - Mobile Elevated Work Platform Operator Course

IATSE Local 8 Education Dept.
Philadelphia, PA
02-2026

OSHA/ANSI/CSA Certification - Forklift Operator Safety Training

LIFTOFF Certifications
Remote
04-2025

OSHA /ANSI /CSA Certification - Fall Protection Safety Training

LIFTOFF Certifications
Remote
04-2025

No Degree - Carpentry/ Stagehand/ Rail /Electrical Training

I.A.T.S.E. #284
Wilmington, DE
04-2023

Skills

  • Stage setup
  • Stage assistance
  • Load-in and load-out
  • Set lighting
  • Effective multitasking

Timeline

Stagehand

Pine Box Studios
01.2023 - 01.2023

Stagehand/ Electrical Crew

Playhouse Company, DE/I.A.T.S.E. #284
12.2022 - 12.2022

Grip, Best Boy

Robeson Parks, LLC & Pandora Media
11.2022 - 12.2022

Stagehand/ Electrical Crew

The Playhouse Company, DE/I.A.T.S.E. #284
10.2022 - 10.2022

Stagehand/ Carpentry Crew

Del. State University, DE/I.A.T.S.E. #284
10.2022 - 10.2022

Stagehand/ Electrical Crew

The Playhouse Company, DE/I.A.T.S.E. #284
10.2022 - 10.2022

Stagehand/ Breakdown Crew

AEG Presents/I.A.T.S.E. #284
09.2022 - 09.2022

Stagehand/ Breakdown Crew

The Nemours Estate, DE/Light Action & I.A.T.S.E. #284
09.2022 - 09.2022

Stagehand/ Set Up & Breakdown

J.Allen/AEG Presents/Light Action Inc./ I.A.T.S.E #284
08.2022 - 08.2022

Stagehand/ Breakdown Crew

The Oberad Estate/ Light Action Inc./ I.A.T.S.E. #284
07.2022 - 07.2022

Stagehand/ Carpentry & Breakdown Crew

The Playhouse Company, DE/I.A.T.S.E. #284
06.2022 - 06.2022

Stagehand/ Set Up & Breakdown

Univ. of DE, DE/Light Action & I.A.T.S.E. #284
05.2022 - 05.2022

Stagehand/ Carpentry & Breakdown Crew

The Playhouse Company, DE/I.A.T.S.E. #284
04.2022 - 04.2022

Stagehand/ Carpentry & Breakdown Crew

The Playhouse Company, DE/I.A.T.S.E. #284
04.2022 - 04.2022

Stagehand/ Carpenter & Breakdown Crew

The Playhouse Company, DE/I.A.T.S.E. #284
12.2021 - 12.2021

Stagehand/ Carpentry & Breakdown Crew

The Playhouse Company, DE/ I.A.T.S.E. #284
11.2021 - 11.2021

Stagehand/ Stage Build Crew

Chase Fieldhouse, DE/ I.A.T.S.E. #284
09.2021 - 09.2021

Producer, Production Assistant, 1st & 2nd Assistant Camera, Boom Operator, Grip

September Tenth Films / Maverick Entertainment
01.2016 - 12.2021

B. A. - Television Production (Mass Communications) Minor: Theater

Delaware State University

Certification - Mobile Elevated Work Platform Operator Course

IATSE Local 8 Education Dept.

OSHA/ANSI/CSA Certification - Forklift Operator Safety Training

LIFTOFF Certifications

OSHA /ANSI /CSA Certification - Fall Protection Safety Training

LIFTOFF Certifications

No Degree - Carpentry/ Stagehand/ Rail /Electrical Training

I.A.T.S.E. #284

Positions Held

(Exec) Producer, Editor, Production Assistant, 1st & 2nd (Slate) Assistant Camera, Camera Operator, Best Boy Grip, Sound (Boom), Crewman (Assistant Carpentry/Setup & Breakdown/Assistant Electrician), Actor (resume available on request), Videographer
Gary D. Tucker (II)