Bruce Asher

Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2022 |
Musician / Sound Engineer / Publicist
Music & Singing |
The Bandits The Bandits |
The Bandits |
2022 |
Technical Manager
Theatre |
Ready, Steady, Go! Peter Glanville / Polka Theatre / Mapping |
Polka Theatre |
2022 |
Technical Manager
Theatre |
The Night Before Christmas Roman Stefanski / Polka Theatre / Royal & Derngate |
Polka Theatre |
2022 |
Technical Manager / AV Programmer
Theatre |
Cinderella: The AWESOME Truth Sarah Punshon / Polka Theatre / One Tenth Human |
Polka Theatre |
2021 |
Technical Manager
Theatre |
RED Hannah Quigley / Polka Theatre |
Polka Theatre |
2021 |
Sound Engineer
Theatre |
We Are Not Finished David Harradine, Sam Butler / Fevered Sleep |
The Place, Euston |
2021 |
Production Technician
Event |
This Grief Thing Sam Butler / Fevered Sleep |
Thames Barrier Park |
2021 |
Technical Manager
Theatre |
From The Machine David Bullen / KCL King's Greek Play |
|
2021 |
Freelance Sound Technician
Theatre |
Various Shows and Events Various Companies |
|
2021 |
Technical Manager
Theatre |
Right Here Festival 2021 Louise Blackwell / Creative Crawley |
|
2019 |
Sound No. 2
Theatre |
Sleeping Beauty Steven Dexter / HQ Theatres |
Beck Theatre Hayes |
2019 |
Digital & Pro Audio Sales Specialist
Music & Singing |
GuitarGuitar Epsom GuitarGuitar |
|
2019 |
Senior Theatre Technician
Theatre |
Wycombe Swan Theatre QDOS Entertainment |
Wycombe Swan Theatre |
2019 |
Technical Manager / Sound Designer
Theatre |
Gaslight Robin Herford / The Mill at Sonning |
The Mill at Sonning |
2019 |
Technical Manager
Theatre |
Guys and Dolls Joseph Pitcher / The Mill at Sonning |
The Mill at Sonning |
2018 |
Technical Manager / Sound Designer
Theatre |
A Night In Provence Keith Myers / The Mill at Sonning |
The Mill at Sonning |
2018 |
Technical Manager / Sound Designer
Theatre |
Ten Times Table Robin Herford / The Mill at Sonning |
The Mill at Sonning |
2018 |
Venue Technician / Sound Designer
Theatre |
The Unexpected Guest Brian Blessed / The Mill at Sonning |
The Mill at Sonning |
2018 |
Venue Technician / Sound Designer
Theatre |
Move Over Mrs Markham Ray Cooney / The Mill at Sonning |
The Mill at Sonning |
2018 |
Show and Events Technician
Theatre |
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort Merlin Entertainment |
|
2018 |
Digital Media Technician
Event |
Department of Drama & Theatre Royal Holloway University of London |
Caryl Churchill Theatre |
2014 |
Sound Sync
Theatre |
Dusk David Harradine, Sam Butler / Fevered Sleep |
Young Vic |
2013 |
Musician / Technician / Publicist
Theatre |
Shoot From The Hip!: Improvised Comedy Shoot From The Hip! |
|
2010 |
Musician
Music & Singing |
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Brian Fairbairn / SJC Productions |
George Square Theatre, Edinburgh |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2017 | ABTT Silver Award for Sound Technicians | Association of British Theatre Technicians |
2015 | MA in Drama and Theatre Studies - Distinction | Royal Holloway University of London |
2011 | BA (Hons) English Literature and Drama & Theatre Studies - First Class | Royal Holloway University of London |
Equipment
I own and can operate: Allen & Heath Qu-SB digital mixer, 5GHz router, 4 x the box CL 108 MkII (220w midtop), 2 x the box CL 115 MkII (220w active sub), 2 x the box PAM12 ECO MkII (140w passive monitor), the box MA120 MkII (120w active monitor), Various mics and DIs, Zoom H5 digital recorder, Presonus interface, Various electric and acoustic guitars, stage piano, backline amplifiers
About me
I'm a technician with years of experience in audio engineering, digital media and IT management, predominantly in theatre, live music and education environments.My passion lies in all things live performance, with a bias in sound (ABTT Silver Award, Dante L3, AVIXA AV Technologist); my hobbyist live mixing / reinforcement for my semi-professional wedding band keep my practical (and musical) skills sharp.
I've been part of full-time technical teams for several years now, and am seeking further opportunities to develop my skills and ways of working in theatre and events. A friendly and willing addition to any team, I'm that client-focused, get-the-job-done all-rounder you're looking for.
In my spare time I fiddle with guitar electronics, offer graphic design services, and provide memorable customer service as a barman in my wife's pub. I also own the coveted full UK driving licence and my own vehicle.
Additional skills:
AUDIO / DIGITAL MEDIA
• Small- to mid-scale sound engineering and reinforcement, live mixing (digital/analogue desks),
• Proficiency in Adobe Audition and many other DAWs; experienced in recording, digital audiomanipulation
• Digital media expertise – AVIXA AV Technologist, Dante L3 certified, Shure Integrated Systems L2
• Considerable experience in raster graphic design, video editing / muxing, public-facing materials for print and web media. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Premiere; experience with Design / Production CSs
• Semi-professional multi-instrumentalist – music theory knowledge, electronics fault-finding and repair
TECHNICAL THEATRE
• Producing and receiving house technical experience - qualified first aider; certifications in IOSH, manual handling, fire marshalling, working at height, etc.
• Sound and cue software bias (QLab / SCS), with experience in: lighting rigging, focusing, plotting, operating (Eos/zerOS); stage management; AV and comms engineering; counterweight flying
IT
• Network and web management and maintenance (ITILv3 Service Management certified)
• Years of support experience; certified excellence in customer service
• Working knowledge of scripting languages; experienced in various WCMSs, ADUC, backend management apps
OTHER
• Full UK driving licence, own vehicle; van experience
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Sound Technician |
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Job Titles | AV Technician, IT Manager, Marketing Officer, Production Photographer, Sound Dep, Sound Designer, Sound Engineer, Sound No.1 / A1, Sound No.2 / A2, Sound No.3 / A3, Sound Operator, Sound Technician, Technician, Technician, Assistant, Video Designer, Lighting Operator, Lighting Programmer, Lighting Tech, Maintenance Technician, Sound Manager, Technical Manager / Director, Technician, Chief, Chief Technician, Followspot Operator, Graphics Designer, Lighting, Followspot Operator, Press & Marketing Officer, Electrician, Press & Marketing Assistant, Stage Assistant / Stagehand, Stage Door Keeper, Technical Stage Manager, Graphics Operator, Marketing Assistant, Deputy Technical Manager, Assistant Technical Director |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Home Studio | Yes |
Primary Instrument | Piano |
Languages Spoken | English |
Organisations / Memberships | ABTT (UK), BECTU (UK) |
Work Permits | EU |
Industry Training | ABTT Bronze Award, ABTT Silver Award, Fire Warden, First Aid (Any), IOSH Working Safely Certificate, Portable Appliance Electrical Safety Testing (PAT) Competence Certificate, Working at Heights Certificate |
Driving License | Yes |