Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Summary
Other interests: Installing engines on bicycles
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Jacob Schneider

Jacob Schneider

Theatre Technician
Galesburg,IL

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Contractor

Myself
Galesburg, IL
01.2014 - 04.2023
  • Odd jobs, handy-man, general carpentry, electrical work, plumbing

Assistant Technical Director

Timber Lake Playhouse
Timber Lake, IL
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Analyzed technical drawings and assisted in execution of set designs
  • Managed scene shop and ensured efficiency of construction, material, and time usage
  • Troubleshooting
  • Advised carpenter in construction methods and installation
  • Consulted with Technical Director and Artistic Directors, Production Managers, and Directors on achievement of production vision

Assistant Technical Director

Knox College
Galesburg, IL
08.2014 - 09.2015
  • Assist in execution of set and lighting designs, as well as props management
  • Supervise and instruct scene shop of anywhere between 10-15 student employees at a time
  • Manage day-to-day tasks in the process of set, lighting, and props construction
  • Act also as Master Carpenter and mentor in my capacities

Carpenter

Utah Shakespeare Festival
Cedar City, Utah
08.2014 - 09.2014
  • Construction of sets according to designs and specifications

Technical Director

Festival 56
Princeton, IL
05.2014 - 09.2014
  • Served as primary decision-maker for materials spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste
  • Ensured complete construction of both set and props designs
  • Honestly built the sets of Oliver! and As You Like It almost entirely by myself after our original TD literally quit mid-season

Various Student Positions

Knox College
Galesburg , IL
04.2012 - 04.2014
  • Various positions for various productions; ATD, Master Carpenter, Props Master, Assistant Videographer, Assistant Lighting Designer, Master Electrician, Lightboard Programmer, Scenic Designer, Lighting Designer, Deck Crew, Flight Operator

Carpentry Intern

PCPA
Santa Maria, CA
06.2013 - 09.2013
  • Construction of sets via carpentry or welding
  • Basic rigging

Student Technical Director

Knox College
Galesburg, IL
04.2013 - 05.2013
  • Student Technical Director for Knox College New Plays Festival for Spring Trimester of 2013

National Service Member

AmeriCorps NCCC
East Coast, Several
02.2010 - 11.2010
  • Residential construction and restoration
  • Building maintenance
  • Site foremanship
  • Environmental work
  • Community outreach

Education

High School Diploma -

Knox College
Galesburg, IL
09.2007 - 09.2007

Skills

    Leadership and task management

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Timeline

Assistant Technical Director

Timber Lake Playhouse
05.2016 - 08.2016

Assistant Technical Director

Knox College
08.2014 - 09.2015

Carpenter

Utah Shakespeare Festival
08.2014 - 09.2014

Technical Director

Festival 56
05.2014 - 09.2014

Independent Contractor

Myself
01.2014 - 04.2023

Carpentry Intern

PCPA
06.2013 - 09.2013

Student Technical Director

Knox College
04.2013 - 05.2013

Various Student Positions

Knox College
04.2012 - 04.2014

National Service Member

AmeriCorps NCCC
02.2010 - 11.2010

High School Diploma -

Knox College
09.2007 - 09.2007

Summary

I didn't originally go to college for theatre. But my experience in AmeriCorps NCCC earned me a job in the scene shop, where I stumbled upon my passion. I quickly switched my major and pursued technical theatre.

I'm so grateful for my time in the tech department there, even though I didn't graduate. When I decided to leave, the college offered me the ATD position, degree or not.

What the work-study shop employees, the TD and I accomplished over the next year was something I will always be proud of.

Throughout all of this I was doing summer stocks and trying to hone my craft. I believe I've proven that I could be of great benefit to your theatre company.

After my year as ATD at Knox, I moved on to independent contracting, and then COVID hit. Now that it's improving, I want to continue pursuing my passion.

I would love if you would consider me to be part of your theatre company.

Other interests: Installing engines on bicycles

Also, I will make you the best ribeye you've ever had in your life.

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