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John Troy

Drexel Hill,PA

Summary

A lighting designer and technician since sophomore year at Upper Darby High School, John continues to pursue a higher education and better grasp of lighting technologies at Temple University. While focusing on there studies is a commitment, this has not stopped John from pursuing professional work doing lighting technician over hire at local theatres and companies, as well as returning to there alma mater as a designer and design mentor. John works as a work-study In Temple Theatres lighting department where they get to work with fellow classmates, graduate students, and veterans of the field of lighting design and tech. John has been working at Upper Darby Summer Stage since high school and has used the skills they learned there in the real world.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lighting Designer [Airness]

Temple University, TFMA
09.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced audience experiences by designing innovative and visually stunning lighting concepts for various productions.
  • Collaborated with directors and set designers to create cohesive visual storytelling through strategic lighting design.
  • Reduced energy consumption for theater productions by implementing energy-efficient LED lighting systems.
  • Delivered outstanding designs within tight deadlines, ensuring seamless transitions between scenes and smooth production runs.

Lighting Department Work-study

Temple University TFMA
09.2022 - Current
  • Maintained and repaired essential theatre equipment, ensuring optimal performance during shows.
  • Trained new theatre technicians, fostering a team-oriented environment that prioritized safety and professionalism.
  • Oversaw rigging systems to ensure secure hanging of lights, curtains, and other suspended items.
  • Streamlined lighting setup process by maintaining organized equipment inventory and thorough documentation of layouts.

Lighting Designer

Upper Darby Summer Stage
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Enhanced audience experiences by designing innovative and visually stunning lighting concepts for various productions.
  • Collaborated with directors and set designers to create cohesive visual storytelling through strategic lighting design.
  • Delivered outstanding designs within tight deadlines, ensuring seamless transitions between scenes and smooth production runs.
  • Facilitated creative brainstorming sessions that led to groundbreaking ideas for memorable visual effects using light as a medium.

Co-Production Electrician

Upper Darby Summer Stage
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Enhanced theatre productions by designing and implementing innovative lighting schemes.
  • Collaborated with directors and designers to achieve creative visions, bringing scripts to life on stage.
  • Trained new theatre technicians, fostering a team-oriented environment that prioritized safety and professionalism.
  • Repaired cut cable of various sizes and worked with color-coded wires and cables.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Studies

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
06.2026

GED -

Upper Darby Senior High School
Drexel Hill, PA
05.2022

Skills

  • Photometric Analysis
  • Concept Development
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Lighting Control Systems
  • Lighting Design Expertise
  • LED Technology Understanding
  • Vectorworks Knowledge
  • Creative Vision
  • Lighting Simulation Software
  • Problem Solving
  • Color Theory Application
  • Attention to Detail

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Timeline

Lighting Designer [Airness]

Temple University, TFMA
09.2023 - Current

Lighting Department Work-study

Temple University TFMA
09.2022 - Current

Co-Production Electrician

Upper Darby Summer Stage
06.2022 - 08.2022

Lighting Designer

Upper Darby Summer Stage
06.2021 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Studies

Temple University

GED -

Upper Darby Senior High School
John Troy