Simon Knowles
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
Stage/Production Manager
Theatre |
The Nutcracker Westside Ballet |
The Broad Santa Monica |
| 2020 |
Assistant Production Manager
Theatre |
The Ford Theatre LA Arts Council |
The John Anson Ford Theatre |
| 2020 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Global Motion/Synapse Santa Monica College Dance Department |
The Broad |
| 2018 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Grand Performances Grand Performances |
1 California Plaza, Los Angeles |
| 2016 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Dirt Ann Bronston / SRS Production Wing |
The Raven Playhouse, North Hollywood, USA |
| 2015 |
Stage/Production Manager
Theatre |
Sensatori Resorts TED AV |
Barut Sorgun, Side Turkey |
| 2013 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Jean Anne Ryan/Prestige Cruise Holdings Prestige Cruise Holdings |
Regent Seven Seas Mariner |
| 2012 |
Deputy Carpenter
Theatre |
The Lion King Disney Theatrical |
Lyceum Theatre |
| 2011 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Oceania Prestige Cruise Holdings |
Oceania Nautica |
| 2010 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Island Escape Live Business |
MV Island Escape |
| 2008 |
Stage Crew
Theatre |
The Lion King Disney Theatrical |
Lyceum Theatre |
| 2007 |
Assistant Technical Manager
Theatre |
various, touring house Leisure Connection |
Alban Arena |
| 2005 |
Stage manager
Theatre |
Thomson Gold Production Team AJS Theatrical Engineering |
Cyprus (multiple venues) |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ba Hons Fine Art | Plymouth University |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
I have hands-on experience in all aspects of Technical theatre, from sound, Lighting, stage & production management in many different working environments from receiving houses, small arts theatres, west end productions, cruise ships and touring. I have had the opportunity to work around the world including extended stays in Cyprus, Turkey, Brazil and the USA and enjoy the unique challenges this can present.Additional skills:
In my management roles I have been responsible for the organizing and scheduling of crew and performers overseeing rehearsals and production schedules, taking care of payroll and overseeing all events within the venue from production meetings, estimating costs through to the event itself and the completion of invoices and accounts.
Referees:
Arthur Trowbridge - Production Manager The Ford Theatre
Dr Richard Thavildaran - Jesswein - Board President the Santa Monica and Malibu school district
Sri Susilowati - Associate Director Santa Monica College Dance Department
License & Passport
| Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Stage Manager |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Production Assistant (PA), Stage Manager, Production Manager, Production Supervisor, Production Support, Sound Operator / Engineer, Sound Designer, Set Artist / Designer, Lighting Tech / Operator, Events Management / Support, General Staff, Theatre Technician, Automation / Flying |
| Years in industry | 6+ years |
| Work Permits | EU, USA |