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Sarah Brown

Austin,TX

Summary

Bringing extensive industry experience in Set Design for Theatre and Film, I am excited to transition into the role of Technical Theatre Teacher at St. Andrew's Episcopal School. My formal teaching experience includes one semester at ACC, while my career has been defined by fostering effective collaboration in both creative and technical realms of theatrical production. Over the years, I've mentored numerous production assistants and emerging theatre professionals. Serving as a guest designer for Baylor University, I have played a pivotal role in nurturing the growth and development of future talents in our industry.

With years of experience in set construction, painting, and sculpting, along with proficiency in industry-standard drafting and rendering software, the capability to impart these essential skills to students is well-established. A proven adaptability and track record of achievements underscore a dedication to maintaining excellence in theatrical environments.

I am passionate about innovative teaching methods and look forward to collaborating on strategies that cater to the diverse student body at St. Andrew's.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Austin Community College
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans and syllabi that included shop safety, scene shop tools, building materials, and an in-depth look at the theatrical production process.
  • Classwork included scenic construction methodologies, scene painting, color theory, and drafting.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.

Set Designer - TV/Film

ABC/Disney/Warner Brothers/Universal
05.2018 - 02.2024
  • Produce construction documents for all departments.
  • Produce rough and finished models for Production designer.
  • Supervise construction and work closely with Production Designer, Art Director and Set Decoration Dept.
  • Supervise Production Assistant while performing tasks in the office and on location.

Grown-ish, Seasons 2-5,

Rookie Feds, Season 1 Prep

Interior Chinatown, Season 1 Prep

The Greatest Hits, Movie

Black-ish, Season 8

Punky Brewster Reboot

Side Hustle, Season 1

Danger Force, Season 1 Prep

Scenic Designer

The Road Theatre Company
12.2016 - 01.2018
  • Worked with technical teams to effectively incorporate lighting, sound and other features.
  • Collected details about unique features and constraints of each space, as well as potential themes and budget limitations to complete optimal designs.
  • Produced detailed rough drafts and scale work-ups showcasing set, scenery and property demands.
  • Used Vectorworks and Photoshop to create computer-generated three-dimensional visuals for effective presentation.
  • Oversee and assist with Scenic Construction and Painting
  • Acquired necessary prop elements for production through borrowing, building or buying.

A Delicate Ship, Directed by Andre Baron

The Lyons, Directed by Scott Alan Smith

Little Children Dream of God, Directed by Andre Baron

The Play About the Baby, Directed by Andre Baron

Assistant Art Director

ABC/TriStar/Amazon/Hulu/Universal
05.2015 - 01.2020
  • Managed workloads of designers, illustrators and other team members to optimize productivity and timeliness of task completion.


Bless this Mess, Season 2

Coop and Cami, Various episodes

I am the Night, Reshoots

Champions, Season 1

The Mindy Project, Season 6

I Love Dick, Location Work


Scenic Designer

Various Theatres
01.2011 - 04.2015
  • Worked with technical teams to effectively incorporate lighting, sound and other features.
  • Worked with students at Baylor to build custom props, paint and dress scenery. Mentor Students during design and build.
  • Scenic Construction and Paint as needed.


Bonnie and Clyde, Water Tower Theatre

Belleville, Second Thought Theatre

Macbeth, Baylor Theatre

Appropriate, Baylor Theatre

Anna in the Tropics, Baylor Theater

The Unseen, Baylor Theater

Scenic Artist

Ken Larson Scenic Fabricators
05.2009 - 05.2011
  • Consulted with Scenic Designers to discuss paint elevations, texture choices and submit samples.
  • Paint and prep for hard scenery and soft drops.
  • Sculpt and paint organic scenery.
  • Purchasing and inventory.

Education

Set Designer And Asst. Art Director

Art Directors Guild
Local 800
06.2016

Master of Arts - Stage Design

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Design

Baylor University
Waco, TX
05.2006

Skills

  • Mentoring Junior Designers
  • Traditional Scenic Construction Methods
  • Foam Sculpting
  • Scenic Painting
  • Scenic Design
  • Tool Safety
  • CNC File Preparation
  • Manual and CAD drafting
  • Project Management
  • Stage and Film Techniques
  • Collaborative Environments
  • 3D Printing

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Austin Community College
01.2024 - Current

Set Designer - TV/Film

ABC/Disney/Warner Brothers/Universal
05.2018 - 02.2024

Scenic Designer

The Road Theatre Company
12.2016 - 01.2018

Assistant Art Director

ABC/TriStar/Amazon/Hulu/Universal
05.2015 - 01.2020

Scenic Designer

Various Theatres
01.2011 - 04.2015

Scenic Artist

Ken Larson Scenic Fabricators
05.2009 - 05.2011

Set Designer And Asst. Art Director

Art Directors Guild

Master of Arts - Stage Design

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor of Arts - Design

Baylor University
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