Michael Epting
Production Technolgy and Design
RESUME
Professional ​
info​​
I currently hold the postion of Assitant Technical Director at PlayMakers Repertory Company in Chapel Hill, NC for their 2013-2014 season. I am also employed at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill serving as a Teaching Assistant for Drama 160-Technical Methods. Below is a brief sample of my resume. Please click here to view my resume or here to view my cirriculum vitae in their entirety.
Skills
Auto CAD 2013, Vectorworks, Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Sound Design, Theatrical Rigging, Structural Analysis of Beams and Columns, MIG/TIG/Stick Welding, Scenic Painting, Photoshop
Work​
experience​
Production Technical Director-PlayMakers Repertory Company
​Chapel Hill, NC, 2013
The Mountaintop- Co-Production with Triad Stage, Greensboro, NC. Worked directly with the Scenic Designer and Director in order to fulfill the desired artistic concept. Managed a scene shop of two full time carpenters, nine graduate students and seven undergraduate work studies. Drafted all construction plates, maintained a detailed weekly budget, and supervised load-in and strike at both PlayMakers and Triad Stage. Collaborated with the technical director at Triad Stage to ensure all scenic and special effect units function properly in both theatres.
Assistant Technical DIrector-PlayMakers Repertory Company
​Chapel Hill, NC, 2013-2014 Season
Responsibilities included maintaining inventory control spreadsheets, purchasing receipts and money tracking, safety training and tool qualifications, shop scheduling, safety in the shop and theatre spaces, tool maintenance, and the upkeep of a tool maintenance database.
Teaching Assistant-Drama 160-Stagecraft-The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2012-2014
A general survey of personnel, materials, equipment, and processes used in design and technical theatre. Responsibilities include grading papers and exams, the mentoring of students with special interests in technical theatre, to assist with the preparation of tests and exams, and to prepare classroom for lectures.
Related Professional Experience
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Owner-2001-2007, High Point, NC
Ran all aspects of day to day business. Employed crew of up to four members, produced bids for jobs, managed budget for materials, advertising, payroll, tools, taxes, insurance and other necessary goods. Specialized in new home construction, framing, interior trim, exterior trim, remodeling, decks, porches, cabinets, built- in shelving, executive desks, bars and custom home furnishings.
Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master of Fine Arts
Theatre-Technical Production
2014 (Expected)
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington
​Bachelor of Arts-Magna Cum Laude
Major-Theatre (Focus in Technical Production and Design)
2011
Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, NC
Associate of Fine Arts
Major-Theatre
2008