SAM POWERS
Stage Manager ~ Lighting Designer ~ Arts Administrator
Work Experience
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Florida Studio Theatre, Stage Management Fellow
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Stage Manage productions in the Cabaret and Children's Theatre series
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Operate Lighting, Projection, and Sound Boards for shows in the Cabaret series
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Support various production departments with installing and upkeep of designs
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Served as changeover and cleaning crew between the shows
August 2022 - Present
The Theatre At Monmouth, Electrics/Audio Intern
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Implemented lighting and sound designs for TAM's 53rd summer repertory season (Lysistrata, Eurydice, Anthony Cleopatra, Amphitryon, Comedy of Errors, and Pandora's Suitcase)
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Programmed an ETC element for 2 of 6 shows (Lysistrata and Pandora's Suitcase)
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Served as changeover crew between the shows
Summer 2022
'Berg Productions, Event Production Technician/Lighting Designer
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Execute live events for student groups across Muhlenberg’s campus.
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Set Up Lighting, Sound, and Livestream Equipment as requested.
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Manage and maintain consumables stock (Batteries, Gel, and Mic elements).
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Mix audio for Acapella and comedy groups.
June 2021-August 2021
Mashu Mashu Theatre, Production and Development Intern
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Summer Production Intern at Mashu Mashu Theatre in Jerusalem, Israel - a theatre focused on
creating work related to social justice and examining issues within Israeli society. -
Managed and maintained the studio rehearsal space for four shows in rehearsal for the 2021-
2022 season -
Translated the theatre's website into English to make the website more accessible to English
speaking patrons and donors. -
Created a drive for all marketing materials to ensure easy access to create content for social
media posts -
Consulted on lighting design for several cultural event projects held in the garden space next to
the theatre's studio. Events occurred weekly and ranged from open mic nights to small
performances of the theatre's repertoire
Summer 2021
Congregation Beth El, Bethesda, MD, Live Stream Technician
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Produced virtual services using Livestream (Boxcast) and Zoom for a 1,100 family Congregation.
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Coordinated between multiple platforms
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Troubleshot technical problems
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Trained additional staff in processes and technologies.
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Supported other virtual events and seminars offered by the Congregation.
August 2020-Febuary 2021
Creative Summer at Holton Arms, Counselor/Assistant Stage Manager
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Led classes in Robotics, Science, and Theater for 8-13-year-old campers
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Assisted with building the scenic elements of the show
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Worked as crew for the two theatrical productions
Summers -2014, 2015, 2016, 2018
Education
Muhlenberg College
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Bachelor of Art, Technical Theatre & Design & Business Administration (Cum Laude)
2022
Voulenteer Experience
Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity (Alpha Beta Chapter), Executive Secretary and Brotherhood Chair
Muhlenberg College Office of International Student Support, Pre Orientation Leader
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Welcomed, engaged and supported new international first-year and transfer students
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Planned and implemented a 5-day Pre-Orientation for international students to get acclimated to campus.
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Facilitated airport pickups for students’ arrival to campus.
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Led and Participated in global campus events throughout the semester
May 2020 - May 2022
Muhlenberg College Office of Admissions, Campus Delegate
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Support the Office of Admissions by meeting with prospective and incoming students to offer a more in-depth campus experience.
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Provide private tours, one on one meetings, and shadowing opportunities.
August 2018-May 2022
Montgomery County Board of Elections, Precinct Chief Judge
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Served as the point of contact between the Board of Elections and the general public during voting hours.
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Administered the voting procedures at the Bethesda Elementary Precinct
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Ensured fair and accessible elections for all voters.
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Protected the integrity of the election process.
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Certified the election results for assigned precinct.
June 2018
References
Nigel Semaj
Director. Movement Director. Choreographer
Muhlenberg College Theatre and Dance
Jess Bien
Director of Operations and Production
Muhlenberg College Theatre and Dance
Paul Theisen, Jr.
Lighting/Sound Supervisor
Muhlenberg College Theatre and Dance