Theatre / Artist / Production

GABRIELLE STRONG
Chicago, IL |------------ ? ------------?

WORK EXPERIENCE Graduate Assistant
Northwestern University, MFA Stage Design, Lighting Design
- Design and assist in implementing shows produced by the Wirtz Performing Arts Center
- Strengthen portfolio and abilities as a designer while being mentored by faculty
- Work in the Lighting Department Shop to produce designs
- Assist Department Coordinator in prospective student tour calendar and communication

Resident Stage Manager & Tech Support Staff
Strawberry Theatre Workshop, 12th Ave Arts
- Stage manage at least 1 Main Stage show each season
- Manage communication between departments on each show
- Assist in the planning of the direction of the company
- Provide lighting technical support to rental companies

Freelance Lighting Designer
Seattle, WA
- Work with multiple theatre companies to provide a collaborative lighting design
- Provide Master Electrician services in conjunction with the design when necessary
- Network at theatrical events


INTERNSHIP

Upstaging, INC. 2018
Prepped and shadowed designers for Pearl Jam, Wiz Khalifa

Intiman Theatre Festival 2012
Lighting Intern - Assistant Designer

EDUCATION
MFA in Stage Design, Lighting Design Northwestern University - In progress
BFA in Performance Production Cornish College of the Arts 2013

*references available upon request