Fraser Smith
Summary
Enthusiastic, energetic and passionate. Has worked in a diversity of locations and venues as well as different roles in both in theatre and live music. Has a positive work ethic and love being challenged with roles and responsibilities.
Offers exceptional people skills, communication and leadership abilities, has a good general knowledge and basic operation of a variety of technical systems for LX, Audio, AV and automation. Adding to the enjoyment of being challenged, also prides myself on problem solving abilities using quick thinking to resolve problems the most efficient, safest and quickest way possible. 100% Dedication to every project or goal that is placed before me, completed with the utmost professionalism and positivity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Technician/Followspot operator
Trafalgar Entertainment
Fareham, Hampshire
10.2024 - Current
- Performed get ins and get outs for touring productions
- Rigged LX, Audio and Automation for touring productions
- Quickly learnt and carried out cues for follow spotting for mainstream musicals
Deputy Stage Manager
Play to The Crowd
Winchester, Hampshire
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted in set changes in limited time windows whilst cueing on book.
- Handled performers and technicians needs when required ensuring welfare and wellbeing were being kept to a standard.
- Ensured smooth operations with effective communication and organisation skills.
- Attended rehearsals, creating the book for the production and assisting the director when needed.
- Adapted to changes efficiently with care and grace.
- Communicated changes and needs between departments both technical and stage.
- Called cues for the show using both correct verbal and cue light components.
- Made technical decisions based on problems that had occurred with staff and equipment.
Lighting/Sound/Stage manager (Edinburgh Fringe)
Company Name Pending
Edinburgh, EDH
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Live mixing band and singers
- LX and SND design
- Operating LX
- Attending rehearsals
- Creating and maintaining the book
- Self cueing
- Explaining limitations in a kind, friendly and easy to understand manner
Lights/Sound/Stage manager
Wild Elk Productions
Brighton, ESX
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Attending rehearsals
- Liaising with director and producer
- Sourcing sound effects and music
- Creating and maintaining the book
- Building Qlab files
- LX design
- Running for LX and SND at once
- Working in an unconventional space and making it work technically
- Self cueing
Stage technician
Carnival Cruise Line
Miami, Florida
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Oversaw smooth running of each live show, working tirelessly to ensure exemplary quality standards throughout.
- Procured necessary manufacturing goods and services in line with company policy.
- Managed and co-ordinated maintenance for 800 seater venues on board ships
- Monitored component stocks to ensure correct levels were consistently maintained, reviewing and amending where relevant.
- Maintained clean and secure working environments at all times to ensure health and safety of team.
- Led teams of backstage hands through running each live show, educating newer members and improving abilities of current members.
- Performed maintenance on variety of props and set pieces to high standards of quality.
- Worked under entertainment technical manager, communicating to ensure all tasks and required needs of entertainment department are met.
- Administrative responsibilities including: pay forms, post show reports and show stop reports.
- Worked on deck to clear running automation and pyrotechnics during rig checks, dry runs, rehearsals and live performances
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Stage and Production management
Northbrook MET
Worthing, West Sussex07.2022
Foundation Degree in Arts - Stage and Production management
Northbrook MET
Worthing, West Sussex07.2021
Skills
- Excellent people skills
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent leadership and co-operative in team environments
- Quick problem solving using creative solutions
- Can work well under pressure
- Good theatrical technical knowledge
- Knowledge of government legislation
- Excellent work ethic
- Safe working practices and knowledge of correct PPE
- Can follow score for musicals and opera
- Quick learning with new systems and procedures
Timeline
Deputy Stage Manager
Play to The Crowd
11.2024 - 01.2025
Casual Technician/Followspot operator
Trafalgar Entertainment
10.2024 - Current
Lighting/Sound/Stage manager (Edinburgh Fringe)
Company Name Pending
06.2024 - 08.2024
Lights/Sound/Stage manager
Wild Elk Productions
04.2024 - 05.2024
Stage technician
Carnival Cruise Line
10.2022 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Stage and Production management
Northbrook MET
Foundation Degree in Arts - Stage and Production management
Northbrook MET
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