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Jeffrey Dillon
Design / Direction / Management
1719 9th Street, Sarasota Fl. 34236
941 302 8783 cell
[email protected]
2007 -08
Box Office and Patron Services Manager
Players Theatre, Sarasota Fl
Supervised Box Office Operations and Ticket Sales
Supervised day to day operations of the Box Office and Ticket Sales.
Duties included but not limited to:
Ticket Sales, House Managing, Subscription Sales, Customer Service and Volunteer
Supervision.
Tracked attendance for Seasonal Shows as well as Special Events
Opened and Closed the Box Office on a daily basis
Responsible for generating year to date reports of attendance, subscription sales, etc…
Experienced in “Theatre Manager” ticketing and subscription software
Created and inputted programming allocation of seasonal shows and special events for sale
to the general public and season subscribers.
General Customer Service and daily Problem solving for the general ticket buyer and season
subscribers.
Responsible for daily deposits and support monies for the general running of the box office.
Approved and monitored Special Promotions for seasonal shows and special events.
2005 -07
Production Manager / Technical Director
FSU / Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training , Sarasota, Fl
Florida State University
*received academic waiver based on
professional experience.
Supervised Production / Design Dept.
Scenery, Lighting and Costumes.
Supervised Budgets for scenery costumes lighting.
Scheduled and supervised all crew calls using IATSE Local 412 technicians. Scheduled load
in and strike of all scenic elements. In charge of scenic construction and installation.
Supervised repair and maintenance of production and technical equipment. Taught and
trained Graduate Students as technical support for Conservatory productions. Supervised
facilities and rentals of the Cook Theatre and adjacent areas. Interfaced with all dept heads
and executive staff members of The Asolo Rep and Sarasota Ballet of Florida in the
FSU/CFPA. Managed plant and systems of the Cook Theatre and adjacent spaces. Worked
closely with Asolo shop and production personnel. Supervised all Conservatory production
meetings as well as scheduling with regard to the Conservatory Program at large and
detailed specifics. Supervised all additional projects in the Cook Theatre with regard to
student related projects and use of space with other organizations in FSU/CFPA. Attended
all facility operations meetings.
Worked closely with Conservatory Director, Office Administrator, Professors, Staff and
students to provide and maintain a high level of education and production excellence.
Supervised purchasing long term equipment and
production peripherals.
2004
Production Administrator
Players Theatre, Sarasota Fl
Supervised Production / Design Dept.
Scenery, Lighting and Costumes.
Supervised Budgets for scenery costumes and lighting.
Scheduled and supervised all crew calls using IATSE Local 412 technicians. Approval of all
major purchases and all over hire personnel. Dept. liaison between Artistic and Technical
Divisions. Dept liaison between Front of House and Back of House with regard to interfacing
House Mgmt and Production needs. Human resource supervision including employee
evaluations and maintaining management objectives. In House Scenery and Lighting
Designer as well as utilizing Production management skills. Working with Guest Artists,
Directors and Designers, to achieve and maintain the artistic mission statement of each
individual project and to raise and maintain the artistic vision of the Theatre Company at
Large.
In charge of purchasing long term equipment and
production peripherals. Worked closely with Artistic Director, Director of Operations, Office
Administrator, Staff and Volunteers to provide and maintain a high level of education and
production excellence.
Supervised purchasing long term equipment and
production peripherals.
2003-04
Resident Lighting Designer
Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota Fl
Designed Lighting for all of the spaces on Property
2003-09
Resident Scenic Designer
Southeastern College, Lakeland Fl.
Design Scenery for all of the spaces on Property
2003/04/06/07
Production Manager / Technical Director
Banyan Theater Company, Sarasota, Fl
Supervised Production / Design Dept.
Scenery, Lighting and Costumes.
Supervised Budgets for scenery costumes and lighting
Scheduled and supervised all crew calls using IATSE Local 412 technicians. In charge of
bidding and construction estimates for all Banyan productions.
Season 2, Designed and constructed structural elements including expanded sub floor and
grid and truss system for installation of scenery and lighting. Loaded in said elements to
lecture / music hall Created a functioning theatrical performance space.
Season 3, 5,6, Loaded in Season to Cook Theatre FSU/CFPA.
Conceived and implemented production calendar with regard to loading in Pre-Season
production needs as well as scheduling actors and technicians during Production week.
Designed the structure for all changeovers in space. Supervised strike and exit of scenery
and lighting and all combined elements of the theater company at large.
In charge of purchasing long term equipment and production peripherals.
1999 -02
Technical Director / Lighting Designer
Theatre Winter Haven, Winterhaven, Fl.
Supervised Production Design Dept.
Supervised Construction and Installation of scenery, lighting and sound in an internationally
acclaimed theater. Supervised Budgets for scenery costumes and lighting Responsibilities
included hiring and working with professional scenic and lighting designers as well as
coorindinating stage time between Artistic, Production and Technical staff and Volunteers.
Additional duties included purchasing construction materials and peripherals, monitoring
yearly maintenance, shop budgets and individual show budgets.
In charge of purchasing long term equipment and production peripherals.
1997 - 1999
Artistic Director / Production Manager
On Stage Theatre Company, Port Charlotte, Fl.
Conceived and created Charlotte County’s newest community theater.
Established and maintained high professional standards in the arena of community theater.
Supervised Production / Design Dept. with regard to scenery, lighting and costumes.
Supervised Budgets for scenery costumes and lighting
In charge of purchasing long term equipment and production peripherals.
1997
Technical Director / Lighting Designer
The Lyric Theater of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Ok
Supervised Production / Design Dept.
Supervised scenery, lighting and costumes.
Administrated and supervised 10 - 20 theatrical professionals
and over hire personnel for 12 week – 5 show / 2 week run /
3 day change over – summer stock season.
Conceived, scheduled and supervised load in and strike of
all production equipment.
In charge of purchasing long term equipment and production peripherals.
1989 -1994
Artistic Director / Production Manager
Summer Arts Program for Youth – V L T , Venice, Fl.
Supervised conception and implementation of “Summer Arts
Program For Youth.”
Supervised Production / Design Dept. with regard to Scenery,
Lighting and Costumes. Responsibilities included
program organization and development, staff supervision
and training.
In charge of purchasing long term equipment and production peripherals.
1990
Master Scenic Carpenter
Snowmass Aspen Repertory Theater, Aspen, Co.
1986 -1988
Master Stage Carpenter
Asolo Rep, Sarasota, Fl.
1982 – 1986
94 - 96
Technical Director / Director / Lighting Designer
Players of Sarasota, Sarasota Fl.
Served in 507 seat house, community theater and rental
auditorium.
Theatrical seasons summed up to 60 large scale productions with the last
two seasons being all musicals.
Supervised Production / Design Dept. with regard to Scenery,
Lighting and Costumes. Supervised a professional staff and
large volunteer base.
In charge of purchasing long term equipment and production peripherals.
Member: International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
IATSE Local 412 - Sarasota, Fl.
Software
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References
Yvonne Pinkerton / Education Professional – Actress (Retired) (941) 496-4100
John Pierce / Chair, Dept. of Communications - Southeastern University (863) 667-5000
Ed Bryant / Asst. Professor of Music – Southeastern University (863) 667 5106
Victor Meyrich / Production Manager – Asolo Repertory Theatre (941) 351 9010 x 3241
Roy Sorenson / Local 412 Buisiness Agent – Local 412 (941) 914 1553 (cell)