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Katie Given

Katie Given

Niagara Falls,ON

Summary

Theatre tech with 16+ years of experience with a wide exposure to various roles. Well versed in all technical aspect of theatre production and team leadership. Passionate about live theatre and committed to enhancing the theatre experience for audience through technical solutions.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Audio Tech

Canadas Got Talent
10.2022 - Current

OLG Stage


  • Load-in and load-out all audio gear before and after filming.
  • Set up and patch all audio monitors, sidefills and stage microphones before performances.
  • Responsible for clipping lavalier mics on the judges and troubleshooting if issues may arise.
  • Assist with stage conversions and patches between acts.
  • Assisting with sound check to ensure quality sound.

Assistant Manager

Production Services Industries
08.2022 - 07.2023

Avalon Ballroom Theatre, OLG Stage


  • Acted as a liaison the Fallsview Casino Show leads to manage on site work/time expectations required by the Fallsview Casino of PSI.
  • Ensure staff adhere to the Fallsview Casino and PSI working policies and industry health and safety.
  • Built show call requests given by the Fallsview Casino leads in the scheduling app and booked all labour for every event.
  • Assisted employees with any issues.
  • Collected and processed daily time cards, accurate check in and outs from all employees.

Lead Wardrobe

Production Services Industires
05.2023 - 07.2023

Avalon Ballroom Theatre


  • Set up all costumes for theatre productions, musicals and live concerts.
  • Handled quick changes and maintained and organized costumes.
  • Preformed garment fittings for entire cast.
  • Preformed all necessary major/minor repairs and alterations to costumes.
  • Cleaned and pressed/steamed all costumes before and after the performance.
  • Responsible for all wardrobe inventory supplies and ordering.
  • Responsible for loading shows in and out of the venues.

LX Lighting Tech

Production Services Industries
05.2022 - 07.2023

Avalon Ballroom Theatre, OLG Stage


  • Load-in and load-out all lighting gear at the beginning and end of theatre productions, musicals and live concerts.
  • Set up, power and address all FOH and BOH lights before shows.
  • Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the house lights.
  • Direct crew for onsite setup and dismantling lights before and after shows.
  • Assisting the Lighting Director with lighting focus to ensure quality performance.

Audio Tech

Production Services Industries
05.2022 - 07.2023

Avalon Ballroom Theatre, OLG Stage


  • Load-in and load-out all audio gear and the beginning and end theatre productions, musicals and live concerts.
  • Set up and patch all audio monitors, sidefills and stage mics for before performances.
  • Responsible for placing handheld microphones and headsets with/on performers and troubleshooting if issues may arise.
  • Assist with stage conversions and patches between acts.
  • Assisting with sound check to ensure quality sound.

Spotlight Operator

Production Services Industries
05.2022 - 07.2023

Avalon Ballroom Treatre, OLG Stage


  • Responsible for training crew members on how to operate a spotlight.
  • Set up all audio, video, lighting and stage equipment for theatre productions, musicals and live concerts.
  • Assist with load-in and load-out of touring companies equipment, scenery and props before and after every performance.
  • Operate a spotlight during performances and followed quick instructions given by the Lighting Director.
  • Monitor the cleanliness of the stage and backstage area.

Stage Hand

Production Services Industries
05.2022 - 07.2022

Avalon Ballroom Treatre, OLG Stage


  • Set up all audio, video, lighting and stage equipment for theatre productions, musicals and live concerts.
  • Assist with load-in and load-out of touring companies equipment, scenery and props before and after every performance.
  • Preform all stage conversions for bands and prop moves for all productions.
  • Responsible for the assembly and disassembly of stage sets and props including painting, mechanical hoisting and construction work.
  • Enhanced stage production quality by efficiently setting up and breaking down sets, lighting, and sound equipment.
  • Ensured timely completion of all tasks for seamless transitions between scenes during live performances.
  • Collaborated with stage managers, directors, and other team members to create visually appealing and functional stage environments.
  • Contributed to the successful execution of various shows by maintaining a safe and clean backstage area.

Assistant Manager

Catherine Faint Entertainment
09.2008 - 03.2020

Avalon Ballroom Theatre, OLG Stage


  • Acted as a liaison the Fallsview Casino Show leads to manage on site work/time expectations required by the Fallsview Casino of CFE.
  • Ensure staff adhere to the Fallsview Casino and CFE working policies and industry health and safety.
  • Built show call requests given by the Fallsview Casino leads in the scheduling app and booked all labour for every event.
  • Assisted employees with any issues.
  • Collected and processed daily time cards, accurate check in and outs from all employees.

Lead Wardrobe

Catherine Faint Entertainment
09.2008 - 03.2020

Avalon Ballroom Theatre, OLG Stage


  • Handled quick changes and maintained and organized costumes theatre productions, musicals and live concerts.
  • Preformed garment fittings for entire cast.
  • Preformed all necessary major/minor repairs and alterations to costumes.
  • Cleaned and pressed/steamed all costumes before and after the performance.
  • Responsible for all wardrobe inventory supplies and ordering.
  • Responsible for loading shows in and out of the venues.

Stage Hand

Catherine Faint Entertainment
09.2008 - 03.2020

Avalon Ballroom Treatre


  • Set up all audio, video, lighting and stage equipment for theatre productions, musicals, and live concerts.
  • Assist with load-in and load-out of touring companies equipment, scenery and props before and after every performance.
  • Preform all stage conversions for bands and prop moves for productions.
  • Responsible for the assembly and disassembly of stage sets.
  • Monitor the cleanliness of the stage and backstage area.

LX Lighting Tech

Catherine Faint Entertainment
09.2008 - 03.2020

Avalon Ballroom


  • Load-in and load-out all lighting gear at the beginning and end of theatre productions, musicals, and live concerts.
  • Set up, power and address all FOH and BOH lights before shows.
  • Responsible for the cleaning and maintainance of the house lights.
  • Direct crew for onsite setup and dismantling lights before and after shows.
  • Assisting the Lighting Director with lighting focus to ensure quality performance.

Audio Tech

Catherine Faint Entertainment
09.2008 - 03.2020

Avalon Ballroom Theatre


  • Load-in and load-out all audio gear and the beginning and end of theatre productions, musicals and live concerts.
  • Set up and patch all audio monitors, sidefills and stage mics for before performances.
  • Responsible for placing handheld microphones and headsets with/on performers and troubleshooting if issues may arise.
  • Assist with stage conversions and patches between acts.
  • Assisting with sound check to ensure quality sound.

Spotlight Operator

Catherine Faint Entertainment
09.2008 - 03.2020

Avalon Ballroom Treatre,


  • Set up all audio, video, lighting and stage equipment for theatre productions, musicals and live concerts.
  • Assist with load-in and load-out of touring companies equipment, scenery and props before and after every performance.
  • Monitor the cleanliness of the stage and backstage area.
  • Operate a spotlight during performances and followed quick instructions given by the Lighting Director.

Education

Stamford Collegiate
2007

Skills

Fall Arrest Certified

Health and Safety Certified

WHMIS Certified

WHSA Certified

Languages

English

Timeline

Lead Wardrobe

Production Services Industires
05.2023 - 07.2023

Audio Tech

Canadas Got Talent
10.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager

Production Services Industries
08.2022 - 07.2023

LX Lighting Tech

Production Services Industries
05.2022 - 07.2023

Audio Tech

Production Services Industries
05.2022 - 07.2023

Spotlight Operator

Production Services Industries
05.2022 - 07.2023

Stage Hand

Production Services Industries
05.2022 - 07.2022

Assistant Manager

Catherine Faint Entertainment
09.2008 - 03.2020

Lead Wardrobe

Catherine Faint Entertainment
09.2008 - 03.2020

Stage Hand

Catherine Faint Entertainment
09.2008 - 03.2020

LX Lighting Tech

Catherine Faint Entertainment
09.2008 - 03.2020

Audio Tech

Catherine Faint Entertainment
09.2008 - 03.2020

Spotlight Operator

Catherine Faint Entertainment
09.2008 - 03.2020

Stamford Collegiate
Katie Given