Ramona Hillside PlayersTechnical Supervisor
Aug. 1999 - Sep. 2003Hemet, California, United StatesOversees all technical operations of a theatre venue, ensuring every production runs safely, on time, and to artistic specifications. Leads a multidisciplinary crew (lighting, audio, carpentry) through builds, load-ins, changeovers, performances, strikes, and routine maintenance. Collaborates with production managers, designers, and touring companies to translate creative requirements into workable technical plans, balancing budget, schedule, and resource constraints. Maintains and upgrades venue equipment, manages inventory and vendors, drafts technical drawings and paperwork, and enforces OSHA/local safety codes through regular training and inspections. Handles staffing—hiring, scheduling, coaching, and evaluating crew—and serves as the primary troubleshooter and duty manager during live performances and emergencies. Shows: I Hate Hamlet, Going to See the Elephants, The Jungle Book, West Coast Radio Theatre (WCRT), Mary, Mary.