The mystery of edwin drood

By: Rupert Holmes

Role: A2

Conservatory Theatre Company

Venue: PNC Theater, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA

Director: Zeva Barzell

Technical Director: Patrick Costello

Stage Manager: Caroline Inches

Production Team:

Music Director: James Cunningham

Costume Designer: Michael Montgomery

Sound Designer: Alex Berg

Lighting Designer: Madelyn Miessmer

job description

Setup of all microphones with elements and receivers. Built two different types of rigs based on the Sound Designer, Alex Berg’s, discretion. Built hair rigs for underneath wigs and built custom-fitted ear rigs for cheek placements.

Managed actor microphones, band microphones, onstage and offstage monitors and speakers, and sound equipment within the pit.

Monitored all mics during the performances, making repairs and troubleshooting issues as they appeared,

learned skills

  1. Custom-fitting and rig building for microphone elements

  2. Troubleshooting and problem-solving within high-stress environments

  3. Pit equipment management

  4. DANTE patching and LV 2 certification