Kevin Carson Digital Portfolio Stage Manager – Designer – Theatrical Technician Contact: [email protected] 813-431-3707 30473 Hilltop Drive,

Kevin Carson Digital PortfolioStage Manager – Designer – Theatrical Technician

Contact: [email protected] Hilltop Drive, Evergreen CO, 80439

Resume

Stage ManagementAlthough Kevin has interest and experience in many disciplines, his principal focus has been in the area of stage management.

At Indiana University Kevin served as Production Stage Manager for a total of four main stage productions including; Hay Fever, The Winter’s Tale, Hair, and Les Liaisons Dangeruses. Assistant Stage Manager for A Little Night Music. This experience was reinforced with academic coursework in both stage and production management. He was also given the opportunity to stage manage the Opera and Dance departments annual pre-college ballet as well as ASM on a production of The Merry Widow giving him a basic understanding of Opera and Dance conventions.

Kevin began his professional career at Theatre Aspen as a follow spot operator, and quickly became involved with the management side of the organization. ASM credits include; Little Shop of Horrors, Crimes of the Heart, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, Theatre Aspen Presents: Defying Gravity, Vices: A Love Story, & Becky’s New Car. Stage management credits include; How I Became a Pirate, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Alice by Heart, and Little Women.

Recently Kevin had the pleasure of working for Curious Theatre Company as ASM on their productions of Rancho Mirage,and Good People.

As a Stage Manager Kevin’s experience is well rounded with a core focus on musical theatre. He has experience working with large casts, complex lighting and sound effects, automation, large scenery, and in unconventional environments.

Kevin also has worked on numerous workshops and original productions which left him with a great insight into the process of developing new works. Recently he worked with the creative team of Spring Awakening (Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater) on a workshop of their new musical Alice by Heart.

Other Desert Cities – Theatre Aspen 2015Director – Sarna LapineScenic Design – Mikiko Suzuki MacAdams Lighting Design – Paul BlackCostume Design – Kevin Brainerd

SM Production Credits

Little Women– Theatre Aspen 2014Director – Paige PriceScenic Design – Tom WardLighting Design – Paul BlackCostume Design – Kevin Brainerd

You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown– Theatre Aspen 2013Director – Paige PriceScenic Design – Tom WardLighting Design – Paul BlackCostume Design – Kevin Brainerd

Alice By Heart (New Musical Workshop)– Theatre Aspen 2013Director – Lear DeBessonetBook & Lyrics – Steven Sater with Jessie NelsonMusic – Duncan Shiek Choreography – Chase Brock

SM Production Credits

Rancho Mirage – Curious Theatre Company (ASM)Director – Christopher LeoScenic Design – Guy WrightLighting Design – Dick DevinCostume Design – Kevin Brainerd

Les Liaisons Dangerueses – Indiana University Director – Nancy LipshultzScenic Design – Lauren A LuskLighting Design – Lee Burckes Costume Design – Colleen Metzger

Good People – Curious Theatre Company (ASM)Director – Christy Montour-LarsonScenic Design – Caitlin AyerLighting Design – Dick DevinCostume Design – Kevin Brainerd

Hair – Indiana UniversityDirector – Patti WilcoxScenic Design – Nicholas Graves Lighting Design – Amanda WrayCostume Design – Colleen Metzger

Example Paperwork

Blocking Template from You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown Performance Report from You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown

Example Paperwork

Tech Schedule from You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown Calling Script Sample from Les Liaisons Dangerueses

Props Design for Peter and The Starcatcher

Peter and the Starcatcher – Theatre Aspen 2015Director – Mark MartinoMusic Director – Eric Alsford Scenic Design – Paul BlackLighting Design – Paul BlackCostume Design – Annabel Reader

Props Design for Peter and The Starcatcher

Model of “The Neverland” which was held together with magnets and rigged to break apart onstage when the ship is destroyed in a storm.

Molly and Lord Aster’s Magical Amulets which were constructed from 1” copper pipe fitted with frosted lexan, and amber LED’s in order to glow. These were built with internal batteries and momentary switches allowing the cast members precise control.

Props Design for Peter and The Starcatcher

These “Leaf Shields” for the mollusks were created by heating Fosshape 600 over a wire mesh frame. The idea was to use a material with just the right amount of rigidity to appear leaf like. The edges were then beveled and finished by hand before being painted. Each shield has a bamboo handle making them very easy to manipulate.

Props Design for Cabaret

Cabaret – Theatre Aspen 2015Director – Mark MartinoMusic Director – Eric Alsford Scenic Design – Paul BlackLighting Design – Paul BlackCostume Design – Kevin Brainerd

Props Design for Cabaret

For Cabaret the scenic designer, Paul Black, requested that we replace the front row of seats with Cabaret Tables to enhance the experience for VIP patrons as well as draw the house into the world of pre WWII Berlin nightlife. These tables were constructed of 3/4 “ MDF which was routed to 18” circles and sealed with polyurethane. A hole was routed through the table in order to allow the phone and lamp cords to exit through the base. These tables needed to be struck quickly as the theatre ran the show in repertory. Both lamps and table phones are practical.

Props Design for Cabaret

These suspension microphones were constructed from a mic clip, washcloth rings, springs, and an old phone receiver.

Cabaret requires a fake brick to be thrown onstage. Due to the intimate nature of the performance space we were unable to replicate the “thump” with a sound effect, so a practical brick was required. This prop was constructed of a 5” rubber dive brick that was then cut down to size and wrapped in muslin. The brick was then textured, painted, and sealed. The result was a large heavy object that would behave like a brick onstage but did not cause any damage to our show floor.

Kevin Carson Digital PortfolioStage Manager – Designer – Theatrical Technician

Contact: [email protected] Hilltop Drive, Evergreen CO, 80439