Sean P. Harrington

• January 2001 to Present – Technical Director
  1STAGE Productions – Woodland Hills, CA
• Managed all technical aspects for over thirty (30) children's theatre productions
• Designed and built a portable sixteen (16) channel wireless microphone system
• Designed and built a portable intelligent lighting system
• Designed and built standardized sets for commonly produced shows (Grease , Annie , Guys & Dolls , Wizard of Oz , …Charlie Brown , etc.)
• Trained teen and preteen technicians to run sound and lights
• Developed stronger, lighter, low-cost construction techniques for flats, platforms, and other standard theatrical scenery elements
• Designed and programmed DMX-based computer lighting control package for use with low-cost USB interfaces
  
• January 2005 to January 2007 – Technical Director
  Elite Theatre Company – Oxnard, CA
  • Managed all technical aspects for over two seasons, comprising twelve (12) critically acclaimed productions
• Designed and built new technical booth, supervising new electric circuits, modern DMX controller, and new sound system
• Researched, proposed, acquired, and installed digital projection system
• Revised existing set inventory and reorganized storage to make better use of space
• Designed and oversaw installation of new work light system, using fluorescent and CFL fixtures to save power and money
• Recommended for purchase new LED-based PAR-64 wash system, capable of color mixing through DMX

Production Experience

• Children of Eden - Production Design, October 2009, Simi Actor's Repertory Theatre, Simi Valley, CA; George Kralemann, Director
  • "The role of The Snake in the Garden of Eden... is divided into five parts, with each of a quintet of actors carrying a part of the snake, writhing and twisting it like a Chinese dragon. 'The Return of the Animals,' in which Noah’s Ark is populated by pairs of animals: children wearing masks or hoisting pole puppets à la 'The Lion King.'" - Cary Ginell, Simi Valley Acorn, November 27, 2009
  • "Adding to the whimsy of the work are the constructed 'toys' used to tell the tale, from the pole-driven animal puppets to the marvelously sinuous snake, handled by adept [cast] members as it slithers and coils around the stage. " - Rita Moran, Ventura County Star, November 6, 2009
  • "The first number... a beautiful dance which included... animal cut outs and back lighting that just looked marvelous. I looked over at my daughter and she was just so involved with it... it was very cute and very well executed. If you didn't smile, then you must have had a really bad day." - Goldstar member GRoberts, November 8, 2009
• Godspell, Jr. - Director, August 2009, 1STAGE Productions, Woodland Hills, CA; Marya Harrington, Producer
• Aida, The Musical - Scenic Design, June 2009, Conejo Players Theatre, Thousand Oaks, CA; Shawn Lanz, Director
• My Fair Lady - Lighting Design, June 2009, Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, Simi Valley, CA; Fred Helsel, Director; David Ralphe, Producer
• Rebecca - Sound Design, May 2009, Santa Paula Art Center, Santa Paula, CA; Fred Helsel, Director; Leslie Nichols, Producer
• Disney's Beauty & The Beast, Jr. - Scenic & Lighting Design, May 2009, 1STAGE Productions, Woodland Hills, CA; Marya Harrington, Director
• Little Shop of Horrors - Plant Puppet Design & Construction, October 2008, Camarillo Community Theatre, Camarillo, CA; Jeff Wallach, Artistic Director
• The Nerd – Scenic Design, August 2008, Ojai Art Center Theatre, Ojai, CA ; Tom Eubanks, Director
• A Chorus Line - Scenic, Lighting Design, & Construction, August 2007, 1STAGE Productions, Woodland Hills, CA ; Marya Harrington, Director
• Disney's Alice In Wonderland, Jr. - Scenic & Lighting Design, August 2007, 1STAGE Productions, Woodland Hills, CA ; Marya Harrington, Director
• Little Women - Scenic Design & Construction, August 2008, Simi Actor's Repertory Theatre, Simi Valley, CA; David Ralphe, Director
  • "Theatre magic takes place as... the kite actually 'flies' out over the audience and eventually lifts off into the 'sky'... Adventurous stagecraft elements make the three-hour show move smoothly, especially during the second act, with evocative swaths of material providing a mood-setting backdrop in several scenes, and screened visuals that help establish the out-of-sequence time elements." - Rita Moran, Ventura County Star, August 8, 2008
• Ruthless! The Musical - Scenic Design & Construction, June 2008, Simi Actor's Repertory Theatre, Simi Valley, CA; Dave Mason, Director
• Don't Shoot, I'm Dead Already - Scenic Design, April 2008, Luna Playhouse, Glendale, CA; Aramazd Stepanian, Director
  • "Set design is outstanding - all triangles and sharp angles and blistering red lights that render the stage a kind of existential nightmare." - Amy Bowker, The Tolucan Times, April 30, 2008
  • "Given the limitations of the Luna's small space, production designer Sean Harrington has done a great job of creating an apartment that is as empty and sterile as either character's soul." - Mary Burkin, Glendale News Press, April 29, 2008
• Flashback Spring 2008 - Scenic Design & Construction, February 2008, Disneyland Entertainment, Anaheim, CA; TC Knoch, Producer
• Honk, Jr. - Scenic Design, February 2008, Conejo Players Theatre, Thousand Oaks, CA ; Meghan Quilop, Director
• Disney's Mulan, Jr. - Scenic Design, December 2007, 1STAGE Productions, Woodland Hills, CA ; Marya Harrington, Director
• 110 In the Shade - Scenic Design, November 2007, Ojai Art Center Theatre, Ojai, CA ; Jaye Hersh, Director
• Once On This Island, Jr. - Scenic & Lighting Design, October 2007, Conejo Players Theatre, Thousand Oaks, CA ; Erin Fagundes, Director
• Twelfth Night - Lighting Design, October 2007, Los Angeles Shakespeare Company, Topanga, CA ; T. Michael, Director
• The Fantasticks - Lighting Design, October 2007, Los Angeles Shakespeare Company, Topanga, CA ; Geoffrey Forward, Director
• Oliver – Scenic & Lighting Design, Sound Design, July 2007, 1STAGE Productions, Woodland Hills, CA ; Marya Harrington, Director
• And Then There Were None – Director, Scenic & Lighting Design, Sound Design, May 2007, Conejo Players Theatre, Thousand Oaks, CA
• Angel Street – Scenic & Lighting Design, May 2007, Conejo Players Theatre, Thousand Oaks, CA; Arryck Adams, Director
• Schoolhouse Rock, LIVE ! – Scenic & Lighting Design, February 2007, Conejo Players Theatre, Thousand Oaks, CA ; Celeste Russi, Director
• Greater Tuna – Scenic Design, January 2007, Ojai Art Center Theatre, Ojai, CA ; Gai Jones, Producer
• Crimes of the Heart – Scenic Design, January 2007, Elite Theatre Company, Oxnard, CA ; Tom Eubanks, Director
• Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol – Scenic Design, December 2006, Elite Theatre Company, Oxnard, CA ; Shawn Lanz, Director
• Lonestar/Laundry & Bourbon – Scenic Design, August 2006, Elite Theatre Company, Oxnard, CA ; Tom Eubanks, Artistic Director
• A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum – Scenic Design, July 2006, Conejo Players Theatre, Thousand Oaks, CA
• Godspell – Scenic & Lighting Design, Director, June 2006, Elite Theatre Company, Oxnard, CA ; Tom Eubanks, Artistic Director
• Agnes of God – Scenic Design, April 2006, Elite Theatre Company, Oxnard, CA ; Tom Eubanks, Director
• The Gin Game – Scenic Design, January 2006, Elite Theatre Company, Oxnard, CA ; Steve Grumette, Director
• Deathtrap – Scenic Design, January 2006, Ojai Art Center Theatre, Ojai, CA ; Tom Eubanks, Director
• Nuncrackers – Scenic & Lighting Design, Director, January 2006, Elite Theatre Company, Oxnard, CA ; Tom Eubanks, Artistic Director
• A Delicate Balance – Scenic Design, August 2005, Elite Theatre Company, Oxnard, CA ; Patricia Strickland, Director
• Aladdin, Jr. – Scenic & Lighting Design, August 2005, 1STAGE Productions, Woodland Hills, CA ; Marya Harrington, Director
• The Cocktail Hour – Scenic Design, June 2005, Elite Theatre Company, Oxnard, CA ; Steve Grumette, Director
• Nevada Belle – Scenic Design, January 2005, Elite Theatre Company, Oxnard, CA ; Tom Eubanks, Director
• Brighton Beach Memoirs – Scenic & Lighting Design, Director, January 2005, West Valley JCC, West Hills, CA
• Little Shop of Horrors – Scenic Design & Technical Direction, September 2004, Ojai Art Center Theatre, Ojai, CA ; Tom Eubanks, Director
• Guys & Dolls, Jr. – Scenic & Lighting Design, April 2004, 1STAGE Productions, Woodland Hills, CA ; Marya Harrington, Director
• Fiddler On the Roof, Jr. – Scenic & Lighting Design, October 2003, Temple Judea West Campus, West Hills, CA ; Marya Harrington, Director
• Music Man, Jr. – Scenic & Lighting Design, May 2003, 1STAGE Productions, Woodland Hills, CA ; Marya Harrington, Director
• Grease – Scenic & Lighting Design, December 2002, 1STAGE Productions, Woodland Hills, CA ; Marya Harrington, Director
• Annie, Jr. – Scenic & Lighting Design, July 2002, 1STAGE Productions, Woodland Hills, CA ; Marya Harrington, Director
• Wizard of Oz – Scenic & Lighting Design, April 2002, 1STAGE Productions, Woodland Hills, CA ; Marya Harrington, Director
• Bugsy Malone, Jr. – Scenic & Lighting Design, November 2001, 1STAGE Productions, Woodland Hills, CA ; Marya Harrington, Director

Professional Non-Theatrical Experience

• October 2008 to Present – Manager, Application Development, Ventura County Fire Protection District
  • Managed a team of seven responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining software applications in support of the District's IT strategic plan.
    
• September 2005 to October 2008 – Senior Systems Analyst, Health Net
  • Designed and implemented new software enhancements to legacy systems on AS/400, VAX, and web applications for insurance-related applications.

• April 1999 to August 2005 – Programmer Analyst, Amgen
• Designed and implemented new software enhancements to maintenance and training web applications using Oracle and .NET technologies for FDA-regulated (CFR11) applications.

• July 1995 to April 1999 – Systems Analyst, Kaiser Permanente
• Developed and supported laboratory-related database applications for genetic karyotyping, and online wellness marketing group.

• April 1990 to July 1995 – Support Analyst, Health Net
• Supported desktop systems for corporate communications, marketing, and sales.

Skills & Technologies

Lighting, sound, & scenic design; costume construction; master electrician; DMX and similar lighting control technologies; all forms of stage carpentry; scenic painting; property construction; puppet & mask construction; computer aided design; production and departmental budgeting; theatrical season development; theatrical facility management; computer programming and embedded system design; proposal development; management of contract and hourly laborers.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, California Lutheran University – Thousand Oaks, CA

Studies in Theatre and Industrial Design, California Institute of the Arts – Valencia, CA

Student Internship, Kansas City Repertory (UMKC) – Kansas City, MO

High School, Sumner Academy of Arts & Science – Kansas City, KS

Professional References

Tom Eubanks
Artistic Director, Elite Theatre Company
Managing Director, Ojai Art Center Theatre
actup52@aol.com

Shawn Lanz
Executive Producer, Conejo Players Theatre
shawn@swlanz.com