Michael Benson

Owner

Name variants:
Mikael Benson, Mychael Benson, Mike Benson, Mikey Benson, Mick Benson, Mickey Benson, Micky Benson, Michl Benson, Mischa Benson
Last updated Jun 07, 2024

Contact Information

Last Update
Jul 12, 2022
Email
mb**@gmail.com
Location
Fredericksburg, VA

Workplace

University of Mary Washington
Assistant Professor

Industry

Higher Education

Work History

Assistant Professor

1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
from Aug 2017

Assistant Professor of Scene Design and Technology

P/O Box 800, Warrensburg, MO
Design scenic elements for 1-2 productions a semester. Teach classes including Stagecraft, Design Fundamentals, Discovering Theatre, and Scene Design. Maintain a safe and functional scenic s...
Aug 2011 — May 2017

Scenic Designer and Paint Shop Supervisor

Supervised staff of 2 scenic artists. Execute paint elevations for four productions. Served as charge artist for one production. Maintained shop equipment, made repairs as necessary, worked ...
May 2011 — Aug 2011

Owner

Freelance theatrical Scenic Designer, Media Designer.
from May 2011

Graduate Assistant

Supervised paint shop staff. Assisted in properties construction. Served as scenic charge artist duties as assigned. Instructed "Digital Imaging for the Theatre", and "Period Styles". Served...
Jul 2008 — May 2011

Paint Shop Supervisor

Supervised staff of 2 scenic artists. Execute paint elevations for four productions. Served as charge artist for two productions. Maintained shop equipment, made repairs as necessary, worked...
May 2010 — Aug 2010

Freelancer

This company provides equipment and labor for large and small corporate and private events. Specializing in lighting, projections, and audio visual.
Apr 2007 — Aug 2008

Production Manager and Technical Director

327 south Main St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Organized and built all scenery for PMT productions. Hired shop personnel. Worked closely with IATSE crew. Designed scenery for several productions.
Aug 2005 — Apr 2007

Carpenter

Construct scenery. Maintain shop equipment.
1995 — 2007

Interim Technical Director

700 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Oversaw budgets for all areas of production (Scenery, Lighting, Properties, Sound, and Costumes). Created technical drawings for all productions. Organized build schedule for all scenic elem...
Sep 2003 — Sep 2004

Technical Director

76 Gates St, White River Junction, VT 05001
Oversaw construction of all scenic elements. Worked closely with directors and designers. Completed design for one production. Supervised carpentry crew.
Aug 2001 — May 2002

Master Carpenter

Constructed scenery for all productions. Consulted with Technical Director regarding properties construction. Helped establish workspace. Coordinated scenery in accordance to MA building code.
2001 — 2001

Sound Technician

Run sound for performances.
1997 — 1999

Sound Designer

Collaborated with director and music director. Sound reinforcement and recorded sound design.
1995 — 1996

Education

Occupations

Executive
Owner
Professor
Associate Professor
Counselor
Health Specialist
Technicians
Chief Executive
Lecturer
Postsecondary Teacher
Advisor

Skills

Theatre
Vectorworks
Scenic Painting
Carpentry
Theatrical Production
Sound
Set Design
Teaching
Performing Arts
Photoshop
Microsoft Office
Sound Design
3D Modeling Software
Mig Welding
Digital Photography
Rigging
Stage Management
Stage
Event Planning
Musical Theatre
Microsoft Excel
Scenic Design
Arts Administration
Lighting
Acting
Stage Lighting
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