Elliott M. Burke | Résumé

Career Objective:

Seeking extensive freelance or permanent work in directing, writing, research/ development,
and design for theatrical production. Interested in traveling/ relocating locally or abroad.

Experience:

Ten years professional freelance experience in various aspects of theatre production including:

• Research And Development

Detailed background research on specific historical, cultural and curious aspects of plays. Specialized music and sound research for productions.

• Production Management

Coordinating design teams with the director and artistic director, hiring of technical crews for electrics and set construction. Overseeing production crew throughout the entire run of show
from rehearsal to strike. Purchasing and rental of any extraneous materials or equipment needed.

• Stage Management

Management of small, medium and large house productions involving casts and crews ranging from six to one hundred and fifty people through rehearsal, production and performance.

• Technical Director

Coordinating and overseeing the technical crews and production of electrics, set design and construction, load in and strike, and maintenance throughout the run.

• Light And Sound Board Operator

Manning sound and light console systems designed for small to medium house production,
in most cases decidedly not~state~of~the~art or even modern.

• Technical Crew

Varied duties of set construction including carpentry, light rigging, masking, patching and painting.

• House Rehearsal Supervisor

On hand supervision of performance space during scheduled rehearsals of orchestral,
symphonic, choral and chamber ensembles. Monitoring of theatre for safety and privacy
and assisting the conductor and production manager with any needs.

• Administration

Database development, entry and maintenance using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and
Access. Payroll processing, accounting, supply inventory and ordering.

Education:

Chabot College, Hayward, CA. 1992-1994.

Interdisciplinary Studies in Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Journalism Division.
Theatre Production and Management, Scenery/ Props Construction and Stage Electrics.
Editor and Humanities Reporter for the college newspaper "The Spectator."

San Francisco Community College, San Francisco, CA. 1991- 1992.

Theatre Arts and Dramatic Literature.

Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA. 1989- 1990.

Creative and Technical Writing.

Personal:

Fast, strong self motivated and independent worker. Creative, imaginative and flexible with
an even keeled temperament and a unique sense of humor. I am highly organized, attentive
to detail, extremely punctual and dependable. Additional management skills include twenty
years as a professional chef and kitchen manager.

An expanded and detailed listing of experience and productions may be viewed at: http://www.ishahel.org/resume.html

References Provided Upon Request.