Elizabeth Kleinknecht

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: C Wrench, Etc Element

I can use: ETC Ion, ETC EOS, ETC Element, C Wrench

About me

My name is Elizabeth M. Kleinknecht

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Technical Theatre Lighting Design from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pa. I have over 5 years of Professional theatrical experience in Union, Professional and Educational venues.

I have worked in Miami for the past year for Local 500, Miramar Cultural Center and Everlast Productions as a Lighting Designer, Project Manager, Show Caller, and Master Electrician.

I have worked as a independent Lighting Design Contractor for 2 community theatres in the Sarasota Area, as well as professional union electrician work for 3 professional theatres.

I was an assistant master electrician for the Sarasota Opera House, in Sarasota, Fl. in which I implemented lighting plots and maintained equipment throughout their opera season as well as supervised professional crews for their rep season.

I was technical director of a charter school in Palmetto Florida, Manatee School for the Arts for 2 years, where I designed, implemented and maintained all equipment for the school's 2 theatrical spaces both in Lighting and Sound. I taught middle and high school stagecraft classes and trained all crews for the 12 productions.

During my first year, I helped design and review a removed venue upgrade in both electrical and sound renovation for the school and trained other teachers on the new equipment. I also tutored senior tech students for college interviews and three of my former students received full scholarships to Florida School for the Arts and University of Central Florida for Stage Management and Design.

I was Lighting and Sound designer and Production Stage Manager as well. I wrote a teaching handbook for the school when I departed that has been implemented into the school's curriculum.
Additional skills:
Trained in all ETC and Strand fixtures and counsels including ETC Ios, Element, Insight, SmartFade, Obsession, Impression, Express and Eos. Some knowledge of hog 4 and Grand MA moving light counsels.

Working knowledge of most standard leko, fresnel,spot, and wash fixtures including accessories and fx loops.

Working knowledge in programming and calibrating/maintaining most moving light fictures, expecially Martin, Source Four Revolution,Vari-lite,Elation and Chauvet fixtures.


Sound Training includes all Mackie, Yamaha, Dynacord, Audio Technica and Shure sound Equipment. I am trained in Clear Com wired and wireless communication systems as well.

Proficient in hand and computer drafting, technical plots and computer software such as Lightwrite, Vector Works and Auto Cad. I am also proficient in Microsoft Office 2010 and Apple Software.
In my 5 years in technical theatre, I have upheld professional rapport and good relationships with all of my employers and fellow employees.

I have a positive and patient attitude and work well with others. I believe in open communication and team work. I believe with my past experience and positive attitude I will be a wonderful addition to your staff, and it would be a pleasure to work for you.

Skills

Job Titles	Director, Sound Operator / Engineer, Set Artist / Designer, Gaffer / Lighting Director, Lighting Tech / Operator, Rigger, Teacher, Lighting Designer, Electrician, Theatre Technician
Years in industry	6+ years
Organisations / Memberships	IATSE
Work Permits	USA