Mak Stewart
(916) 759-7918
mak.stewart.art@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Hardworking and energetic technical theater major (scenic design emphasis) at CSUF. Enjoys making people happy, theater, and arts. Team oriented with communication skills in ASL and Spanish. Fast learner, proactive, energetic and always willing to learn. Experience in theatrical electrics/lighting, carpentry, and costuming.
SKILLS
● Lighting Programming and troubleshooting
● Lighting equipment hang
● Follow spot
● Computer assisted drafting (Vectorworks, sketchup)
● Task management
● Prop artist - experience in design of realistic props and some puppetry
● Managing and directing groups of people
● Sewing and costume design
● Woodworking
● Basic metalworking
● Construction
● CNC programming
● Project organization
● Ability to work in strenuous physical environments
● Creative with problem solving skills
● Artist - experience with Paints, sign design and decor, and digital media
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
South Coast Repertory Theater- Overhire
Sept 2022 - Present
● Assisted in transportation and installation of scenic elements
● followed specifications in drafting packet to set up theater beneficiary event
● demonstrated proficiency in carpentry while building set pieces
CSU Fullerton Scenic Lab - Paid Assistant
August 2023 - Present
● lead teams of student assistants in the construction of scenic elements
● Built scenic elements according to specifications within drafting packet
● Assisted in installation and disassembly of sets
● Maintained shop safety and cleanliness standards
IATSE Local 50 - Stagehand
October 2022 - May 2023
● loaded in and out sets for outdoor concert venues and indoor proscenium theater spaces
● Followed directions to assemble and disassemble electrics and technical equipment
● Operated follow spot on live actors
Prop master - Head prop master “Puffs”
July 2022 - November 2022
● Planned, designed and constructed 40+ props
● Used knowledge in woodwork, sewing, construction, design, and crafting to make show props,
● Managed repair of props
● Managed prop organization and location
Assistant Scenic Design -“Puffs”
July 2022 - November 2022
● Assisted in the design of set
● Used SketchUp to design doors
● Assisted with CAD design and programming to make doors
● Construction of set
Head Painter-“Date Night”
August 2022
● Assisted with construction of set
● Was in charge of painting set
Assistant Lighting Design-“Rent”
July 2022 - November 2022.
● Used knowledge of lighting to assist lighting designer
● Took and organized notes on shows
● Assisted with hanging and focusing of lights
● Lead teams of students hanging and focusing lights
● Contributed to lighting design of musical numbers
● Helped designer patch and address 120+ lights
Assistant Scenic Design-“Rent”
July 2022 - November 2022
● Met with scenic designer
● Assisted in concept development of set design
● Created and presented set concept proposal
● Collaborated with designer on scenic elements
● Assisted with set construction
Mobile Camera operator -“Rent”
July 2022 - November 2022
● Attended every rehearsal
● Followed and learned blocking of scenes
● Recorded scenes live as they were streamed to a live and online audience
● Framed shots and made artistic decisions on the fly
● Wore a 60lb suit with camera attachment for the 160 minute show run
Other experience (customer service, food service, volunteer work) available upon request.
EDUCATION
Cal State Fullerton - Current Student
August 2023- 2021
Folsom Lake College , - Associate Transfer Degree
August 2021 - May 2023
Technical theater major
Concept Design Academy, - Student
August 2019 - February 2021
Completed 3 classes
REFERENCES
JR Luker - CSUF Professor, Mentor
Contact Information available upon request
Matt Connelly - CSU Fullerton Scenic Lab Staff, Mentor
Contact Information available upon request
Cameron Hoyt - Folsom Lake College, Technical Director
Contact Information available upon request