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- Michael Myers - Associate Director at Ruskin School of Acting
Learn more about the role of an associate director as Ethan interview Michael Myers!
27 min - 25 min
- Heidi Coppernoll
Please Welcome this week's guest Heidi Coppernoll to Tech Talk with Ethan.
Heidi does Lighting Automation, Rigging, Props, and Pyrotechnics!22 min - Stephanie Spangler
Today we will be welcoming Stephanie Spangler to Tech Talk with Ethan.
Stephanie is Head of Wardrobe at the Metropolitan Opera. She is a former Adjunct Instructor at Montclaire State University. She has also been Wardrobe and Makeup Supervisor at Blue Man Group. She is a alumnus of UMass Boston And studied MLS at Pratt Institute.23 min - Tony Shayne
Today on Tech Talk with Ethan, Please welcome our Guest Tony Shayne!
Tony Shayne is a designer, production manager, and educator. He has worked both nationally and internationally in dance, theater, music, opera & film/tv. He has held staff positions at renowned organizations like ODC and REDCAT and has worked at some of California’s best colleges including UCLA, CalArts, UC Berkeley & UC Davis. When not working on a new production Tony has the tremendous pleasure of being a Lecturer at Stanford University where he endeavors to promote new and passionate advocates for the performing arts. He enjoys teaching hands-on technical theater courses including, Intro to Tech, Lighting Design, and Producing.Tony is also the Founder & Lead Consultant of Theory & Practice Productions, a company formed on the beliefs that all productions, big and small, need the support of dedicated artisans and administrators to help execute their vision to the highest quality. T&P focuses on making the arduous process of making live art a bit easier for its artists, and the most enjoyable experience for its audience. Tony has spent most of 2020 producing symphony & chamber orchestras across the US in their endeavor to navigate digital performances reaching audiences of over 100k internationally. Website: tonyshayne.com20 min - Amanda Spooner
Please Tune in on Thursday as we welcome Amanda Spooner to Tech Talk With Ethan.
Amanda comes to us with a wealth of knowledge about backstage and theatrical productions.29 min - Martin Kettappa
Today, Please tune in for a treat. We welcome International Production Sound Mixer Martin Kittappa!
Martin Kittappa has worked in production sound for many years, beginning his career in the UK where he began working for a small startup cable TV network, initially on staff, but as he grew in his career he went on to be freelance in order to gain experience in a greater variety of productions. In the UK he worked on several independent films and also worked as production mixer for high end TV shows for ITV and BBC networks. In 2007 Martin moved to Los Angeles where he now lives and works as a production sound mixer an all kinds of projects. His work has taken him around the world on shoots across America, Europe, Asia and Africa. To travel while being part of a creative team is a dream come true. He chose production sound because the work is incredibly varied. A strong sense of adventure, the love of travel and the ability to problem solve on the fly has driven Martin’s passion for working out in the field. As a self confessed tech nerd and a love of gadgets, production sound was a natural career choice for Martin. Matin’s philosophy is bring his A game to every project, wether it be a small independent production or a large feature or network TV show. http://www.mkittappa.com/
32 min - Kirk Keen
Today on Tech Talk With Ethan we will meet Kirk Keen! He will be speaking with about Lighting design and Theatrical Consulting!
31 min - Johnnyangel Pineda
Interview with Johnnyangel Pineda Tech Talk with Ethan
Today onTech Talk With Ethan we welcome Johnnyangel Pineda!⠀⠀Fabric and costume aficionado, Johnnyangel Pineda, has been designing, sewing, and studying Costumes for over a decade. Having designed costumes for film, stage, cosplayers, and drag queens, he strives to create and unlock the magic that is oftentimes hidden from reality. Having jumped head-first into costuming as lead stitcher on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored DreamCoat (2007), he has been both apprenticing & freelance-designing ever since. He has twice won the 'Best Costume Design' award at the Mother Lode Drama Festival, designed/constructed costumes for many full length plays and musicals, and created countless commission pieces. Johnnyangel's extensive theatre background (onstage as a tap performer/actor, and backstage in every possible crew position) has not only supported him through his career, it has provided him with a full and thorough knowledge of the needs of both performers and technicians. ⠀⠀Prior to Covid he has worked as The Wardrobe Technical Specialist at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica where he has had the privilege of working alongside theatrical companies from around the world, including the Bristol Old Vic (London), The National Theater Of Scotland (Scotland), HeadLong (London), Ronald K. Brown (New York), Royal Court Theater (UK), and Long Beach Opera (California), all while also the general manager of retail and theatrical rental shop, Make Believe Inc, Costumes. ⠀⠀He currently focuses on custom commissioning with his costume company, Prismatic Costumes, who strives to help create clothing for Drag Queens, Cosplayers, Burlesque performers, and Theatrical Companies.34 min - Laura Zingle
Please give a warm welcome to our next guest on Tech Talk with Ethan! Laura Zingle!
Laura Zingle is a Stage Manager for theatre, choral concerts, classical/jazz music, and events basedin San Diego, CA. Recent theatre credits include: Cygnet Theatre: Angels in America, Parts I & II in repertory; San Diego Repertory Theatre: A Doll’s House, Part 2, Fun Home, Detroit. La Jolla Playhouse: WithOut Walls Festival 2017, Tiger Style!, Kingdom City, El Henry (in association with San Diego Rep), His Girl Friday, and Hands on a Hardbody. The Old Globe: Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Sense and Sensibility, The Metromaniacs, Arms and the Man. She was Event Coordinator for San Diego Water For People’s Jazz on Tap charity jazz festival in 2019. Other credits include: American Modern Opera Company’s Were You There (San Diego Symphony’s “Hearing the Future”Festival); Spoleto Festival USA: U.S. premiere of opera The Little Match Girl (Helmut Lachenmann); different words for the same thing (workshop, Center Theatre Group), La Jolla Music Society, Anchorage Ballet, AFI Fest 2013, Palomar College Dance. Laura is the Resident Stage Manager ofSan Diego Gay Men’s Chorus. M.F.A., Stage Management: UC San Diego. Proud member of AEAand IATSE 122.30 min
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