Mick Alderson - Portfolio

JAMES M. ALDERSON JR.

e-mail: mick.alderson@gmail.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Experienced in all major areas of technical theatre as designer, supervisor and technician. Demonstrated ability to work in multiple capacities in a wide variety of facilities, using trained crews, student crews, and volunteer crews. Skillful at one-on-one instruction and classroom instruction, and in meeting budgetary restrictions without compromising artistic intent.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Technical Director/Lighting Designer; University of Wis.- Oshkosh
Technical Director/Designer; UWC- Fox Valley, Menasha, WI
Technical Director/Designer; Riverside Players, Neenah, WI
Electrics and Properties Supervisor -- Opera and Dance;
School of Music, University of Iowa
Electrics Supervisor -- Dept. of Theatre Arts, University of Iowa
Master Carpenter; The Peninsula Players, Fish Creek, WI
Journeyman Stagehand, IATSE Local 470, Oshkosh, WI

EDUCATION:

M.F.A. in Stage Lighting Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
B.A. in Speech-Theatre University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

AFFILIATIONS:

IATSE Local 470, N.E. Wisconsin
Charter Member
Past President, Vice-President and Education Chair
Webmaster, IA470.com
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
U.S.I.T.T. Midwest Section
Past Vice President for Membership
Founders' Award 2008
The Company for Wisconsin Arts, Inc.