Samuel L. Doty

Lighting Designer ● Sound Designer ● Stage Manager

Member of the United States Institute for Theatrical Technology, USITT

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival – Award of Merit for the Lighting Design of “As You Like It”

2002 and 2003 “Special Service Award” for Lighting Design and Technical Direction – Valparaiso University

2000-2001 “Outstanding Theatre Technician” – Valparaiso University

 

701 South Kenwood Place   West Terre Haute, Indiana 47885

Cellular: 812-249-8320 ● [email protected] ● www.samueldoty.com

 

Lighting Design

2004        Union Street Dance Company                                           Valparaiso University

2003        As You Like It                                                                      Valparaiso University

2003        Union Street Dance Company                                           Valparaiso University

2003        Witness                                                                                 Valparaiso University

2002        American Dance Academy                                                 Rockford, Michigan

2002        Union Street Dance Company                                           Valparaiso University

2001        A Zoo Story                                                                          Valparaiso University

2000        Miss Crossroads to America Beauty Pageant                Terre Haute, Indiana

1999        Thirst                                                                                     Valparaiso University

1999        Miss Crossroads to America Beauty Pageant                Terre Haute, Indiana

Stage Management

2003        Soul Purpose at Holden, Washington                              Valparaiso University

2001        Soul Purpose at Holden, Washington                              Valparaiso University

2001        Medea                                                                                    Valparaiso University

2000        The Baltimore Waltz                                                            Valparaiso University

Technical Direction     

2002        Young Actors Shakespeare Workshop                           Valparaiso University

2001        The Chartreuse Dress                                                         Valparaiso University

2001        Young Actors Shakespeare Workshop                           Valparaiso University

Sound Design

2002        Dimly Perceived Threats to the System                           Valparaiso University

2001        August Snow                                                                       Valparaiso University

Work Experience

March 2004 – Present          Moving Light Technician, Pyrotechnic Operator           Feld Entertainment/ Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Red Unit

2001-2003                               Scene Shop Staff                                                                  Valparaiso University Center for the Arts

2000-2003                               Master Electrician                                                                Valparaiso University Center for the Arts

Applicable Skills

Familiar with the DMX 512 protocol

Experience with ETC Expression, Obsession II,  and Strand consoles

Experience with computer controlled lighting (Elation Pro)

Experience with intelligent lighting (Clay Paky, Martin, Vari-lite, High End) and Color Media Scrollers

Linear and non-linear video recording and editing (Avid Videoshop, Adobe Premier)

Digital and analog audio recording and editing (Pro Tools, Cool Edit)

Auto Cad based lighting programs (WYSIWYG)

Basic MIG welding experience, scenic construction, and painting

Licensed Indoor Pyrotechnic Operator (Oklahoma City, OK)

 

Education

2003        Bachelor of Arts Degree     Valparaiso University

Television and Theatre Arts Major / Television and Radio Production Minor 

Contacts

Jeff Hazewinkel                     Director of Operations                        Valparaiso University

219-464-5453                         [email protected]

 

Ann Kessler                          Costumer/ Director of Dance             Valparaiso University

219-464-5751                         [email protected]

Alan Stalmah                        Technical Director                               Valparaiso University

219-464-5138                         [email protected]