Joseph Fleck
Joseph Fleck is a current graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University and a graduate of Western Michigan University in Theatre Design & Technical Production. Joseph has worked in Technical Direction having a hand in over 30 productions. Joseph enjoys woodworking, backpacking, and board games.
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As a graduate student, Joe is excited to extend his skills in technical direction on a larger scale working on 14-show seasons at CMU. 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 entertainment production.
Experience
Work History
2024 - Present
Carnegie Mellon
University
Scenic & Props Carpenter
Build, prototype, and maintain prop and scenic elements and shop spaces across a twelve show season
2020 - 2024
Western Michigan University
Scenic Carpenter
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
2024
Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute
Assistant Technical Director
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.
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.
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
Anticipated 2027
MFA Carnegie Mellon University
Technical Direction
2024
Dave Carmack Motor School - Chain Hoist
2024
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
2024
OSHA 30 General Industry
2024
BFA Western Michigan University
Major: Theatre Design & Technical Production
Minor: Computer Information Systems
2022
ETC Eos Level 1 & 2
2019