Matthew Kovacs
Detroit
Summary
Professional stage production worker with solid background in supporting theatrical and live event setups. Skilled in properties, lighting, and sound equipment with focus on safety and efficiency. Strong team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and always reliable for ensuring smooth operations. Adept at problem-solving in fast-paced environments and committed to delivering high-quality results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stage Hand
I.A.T.S.E. Local 38
03.2022 - Current
- Experienced in opera, theatre, arena/stadium concerts, festivals, corporate events, etc.
- Assist in multiple departments of live events, including, but not limited to: carpentry, automation, lighting, video, props, FX, audio, properties, and backline.
- Operation of conventional and robotic spotlight, props for multiple operas, deck calls for concerts, cable picking and bricks.
- Ensured timely completion of all tasks for seamless transitions between scenes during live performances.
- Boom lift/Scissor lift certified.
- Well over 3,000 working hours accumulated with Local 38 since 2022.
- Experience in properties at Detroit Opera House for the show runs of Madame Butterfly and Breaking the Waves.
- Carpentry, lighting, and cable paging for the national broadcast of the Reopening of Michigan Central Station.
- NFL Draft 2024.
- Two show runs for Detroit Jazz Fest.
- Detroit International Auto Show 2023: F-150 reveal at Hart Plaza show run.
- WWE Summerslam 2023 show run.
Stage Hand
Freelance
01.2017 - 04.2022
- 3 years part time for multiple companies throughout Michigan accumulating general knowledge in carpentry, lighting, video, and truck loading.
- Notable experience including years working Masonic Temple Theatre and Royal Oak Music Theatre. Also including two builds and show runs for MoPop Music Festival, Faster Horses, Allied Music Festival, and conversions at Little Caesar's Arena.
Education
High School Diploma -
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI05-2003
High School Diploma -
Crestwood
Dearborn Heights, MI05-2003
Skills
- Properties for Operas
- Follow spot and robotic spot operator
- Boom lift/scissor lift certified
- Cable paging
- A2 in audio
- Carpentry/stage build
- Video wall construction
- General lighting knowledge
- Truck loading
Certification
Boom lift/scissor lift
Timeline
Stage Hand
I.A.T.S.E. Local 38
03.2022 - Current
Stage Hand
Freelance
01.2017 - 04.2022
Boom lift/scissor lift
High School Diploma -
Henry Ford Community College
High School Diploma -
Crestwood
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