Andrew Barrus

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About Andrew Barrus

Technical Director with extensive skills in theatrical stage direction, marketing, publicity, automated flying systems, rigging, show design, project management, staff management, project development, theater design, character development. I am comfortable managing time and organizing people and space. I have extensive skills with automated flying systems and all rigging systems, including traditional line-set systems, arena rigging and rope access rigging. I am qualified when dealing with spiral lifts, pneumatic lifts, hydraulic lifts and rack and pinion systems. I am proficient as a pendant operator, programmer and technician. I am trained on the Stage Technologies Nomad and Solo as both a programmer and operator and have a skilled global knowledge of Stage Technologies systems operation. I have designed, programmed, and maintained over 50 productions that utilized a sophisticated automated stages that were designed and built by Gala. I have extensive experience as a lighting designer, scenic designer, prop master, stage manager and technical director. I am proficient in Vector works and AutoCAD. I have extensive knowledge experience and expertise in all areas of technical theatre. Related areas of expertise are: Artistic Direction Stage Direction Technical Direction Stage Management Actor Theater Design Singer Sound Design Theatrical Rigging Design Scenic Design Lighting Design Prop Master Video Projection Design Waterworks Design