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RIP VAN WINKLES

Joseph Fleck

Joseph Fleck

Joseph Fleck is a graduate of Western Michigan University in Theatre Design & Technical Production. He has worked as a Technical Director on five productions and as an assistant Technical Director on two productions. Joseph enjoys woodworking, backpacking, and board games.

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As a graduate poised to embark on the next chapter of his career, Joe is excited to contribute his skills and creativity to future projects. His dedication to excellence, coupled with a strong foundation in technical direction and a versatile skill set, positions him as a valuable asset in the world of performing arts and beyond.

Experience

Work History

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2020 - Present

Western Michigan University

Scenic Carpenter, WMU

Build a seven-show season, organize and upkeep power tools, obtain and transport materials, supervise student carpenters, maintain the scene shop, rig scenic elements and soft goods, and communicate with Technical Directors

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2023 

Glimmerglass Festival

Technical Director 
Rip Van Winkles

Communicated between all production departments and scenic designer James Rotondo III, budgeted $10,000, technically designed, drafted, plated, managed a scene shop of 7 and a changeover crew of up to 30.

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2023 

Glimmerglass Festival

Technical Director Apprentice

Assisted in tracking & managing material inventories, budget, shop labor, and changeover crews of up to 30 people at a repertory theatre. Communicate with all departments, resolve conflicts, and produce technical draftings.

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2022

Wishing Well Theatre Inc

Technical Director
A Midsummer Night's Dream

Designed and produced a $500 budget design for an outdoor performance. In conjunction with the artistic director Ricky Phillippi, I designed an outdoor, fluorescent, pop-up set that could be loaded in and struck within an hour with the other production elements.

Education & Certification

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Eagle Scout

2020 - Anticipated 2024

2022

2019

BFA Western Michigan University
Major: Theatre Design & Technical Production
Minor: Computer Information Systems

ETC Eos Level 1 & 2

Eagle Scout 
Boy Scouts of America

Skills & Hobbies

AutoCAD Drafting
VectorWorks
Photoshop

Illustrator

Woodworking
Welding
Wood Lathe
3D Printer
Laser Cutter
CNC Operation

 

Computer Programming
HTML, Java, Python, NOSQL, SQL

D&D 5e
Spirit Island
Zombicide
Mysterium

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