Samuel Greenstein
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced with creating visually engaging and functional production designs that align with project goals. Utilizes strong collaborative skills to work effectively within teams, adapting to changing project needs. Track record of delivering innovative set designs and spatial plans that enhance visual storytelling and client satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lighting Designer
Lincolnshire Academy of Dance
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with choreographers to align lighting designs with artistic vision and performance themes.
Overhire
Marriott Theatre
05.2023 - Current
Event Technician
Emerson College Student Performance Center
09.2024 - Current
- Operated audio-visual equipment for live performances, ensuring high-quality production standards.
Part Time Event Technician
Adlai Stevenson High School
05.2022 - Current
- Set up audio-visual equipment for school events, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience.
Education
BFA - Theater Design and Production
Emerson College
Boston, MA01.2028
High School - undefined
Adlai E Stevenson High School
Lincolnshire, IL01.2024
Skills
- Scenic Design for Live Performance
- Lighting Design for Live Performance
- Carpentry
- 3D Modeling
- Drafting (Vectorworks & Autocad)
- Lighting Programming (ETC EOS, GrandMA3)
- Proficient in G Suite & Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Event Technician
Emerson College Student Performance Center
09.2024 - Current
Lighting Designer
Lincolnshire Academy of Dance
06.2024 - Current
Overhire
Marriott Theatre
05.2023 - Current
Part Time Event Technician
Adlai Stevenson High School
05.2022 - Current
High School - undefined
Adlai E Stevenson High School
BFA - Theater Design and Production
Emerson College
AWARDS
Thespian Achievement in Technical Theater - May 2024, Distinguished Theater Scholar - May 2023, Cindy Burrows Impactful Leadership Award - May 2023
THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE
- (Upcoming) Julius Caeser- Emerson Stage - Assistant Scenic Designer December 2025
- The Thanksgiving Play - Mercutio Troupe - Head Electrician November 2025
- Head Over Heels - Emerson Stage - Scenic Team March 2025 - April 2025
- Red Wolf - Emerson Stage — Scenic Team March 2025
- She Kills Monsters, IHSTF AllState Production — LX Team August 2023 - January 2024
- Legally Blonde - Lincolnshire, IL - A1 Sound Mixer November 2023
- Spark - Lincolnshire, IL - Assistant Technical Director August 2023 - October 2023
- Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime - Lincolnshire, IL - Lighting Designer March 2023
- Beauty and the Beast - Lincolnshire, IL - Assistant LD November 2022
STAGE EVENTS
- Lincolnshire Academy of Dance - Lincolnshire, IL - Lighting Designer June 2023 - June 2025
- Stevenson Dance Companies - Lincolnshire, IL - Lighting Designer December 2022 - May 2024
- Odyssey Arts Festival - Lincolnshire, IL - Ambassador & Stagehand February 2024