Mark Rogalus
New York
Summary
I have been a scenic carpenter for 7 years working for multiple off broadway theaters and shop carpentry building sets for mostly live corporate events. Constantly pursuing the next exciting build and install in my area of expertise.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Scenic Fabricator
Daedalus Design And Production
2022.10 - 2024.03
- Constructed high finish scenery in wood and plastics for a wide range of clients including Spiegelworld Atlantic City, Bal Harbor Shops, BravoCon and Multiple Broadway and off Broadway houses
- Worked with technical direction staff to produce sculptures and sets for clients
- Went to assist the install of projects in venues including The Signature Theater, Theater for a New Audience and NY Botanical Garden
Scene Shop Forman
Mind The GAP
2021.09 - 2022.10
- Directed daily operations of team of 4-10 technicians and shop professionals
- Led builds of high finish, live event scenery for companies such as Google, Atlantic Journal and many others
- Oversaw quality of product in scenery built from steel, aluminum, wood and laminate
- Communicated with the CNC programmer, project managers, and draftsman to maintain a quality build schedule
- Managed materials inside shop
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment
- Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments
Freelance Scenic Carpenter
Mind The GAP
2017.09 - 2020.03
- Produced high finished scenery in both wood and metal departments for many live events
- Worked with laminate, steel, aluminum and wood in a variety of ways depending on the demands of the builds
- Worked with other carpenters and Forman to tech up all finished scenery when finished build
- Packaged all finished scenery for travel and loaded them into trucks
Assistant Lead Carpenter
The Public Theater
2019.05 - 2019.07
- Assisted the lead carpenter in managing a team of 4-10 carpenters on the construction and installation of the set for Mojada.
- Worked with the technical director and lead scenic charge to maintain quality build schedules.
- Oversaw the quality of construction of the scenery and packing and shipping of it, while in the carpentry shop.
- Worked with the lead carpenter to fix any problems during the installation and tech in the theater.
Scenic Carpenter
The Public Theater
2017.12 - 2019.08
- Constructed full sets of more than 15 shows in wood, metal and plastic construction
- Worked with designers including Beowulf Boritt and David Korins and many others
- Installed sets in 4 unique spaces
- Worked with technical directors in rigging sets in grid based theaters and developing automation setups in the theaters
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theater Design And Production
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05.2017
Skills
- All standard carpentry tools
- MIG welding in steel and aluminum
- Formica lamination
- Valid NY drivers license
- Standard and advanced event rigging practices
- Rigging load calculations
- Reading and interpreting drawings
- Maintenance of carpentry shop tools
- CAD software proficiency
- Installation and maintenance
- Electrical Installation and maintenance
- Arial lift certified
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
Portfolio available upon request
Timeline
Scenic Fabricator
Daedalus Design And Production
2022.10 - 2024.03
Scene Shop Forman
Mind The GAP
2021.09 - 2022.10
Assistant Lead Carpenter
The Public Theater
2019.05 - 2019.07
Scenic Carpenter
The Public Theater
2017.12 - 2019.08
Freelance Scenic Carpenter
Mind The GAP
2017.09 - 2020.03
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theater Design And Production
Ithaca College
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