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Hi, I’m Scott Garey, a dedicated stage technician and production professional with over two decades of experience in theatrical productions, concerts, festivals, and corporate events. I specialize in technical design, stage electrics, and production management, always striving to ensure smooth and safe show operations.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with various prestigious companies and theaters, including ITV America and Disney Cruise Line, and have developed skills in everything from carpentry and metalwork to CAD and advanced lighting systems. Whether it’s on the road with touring productions or managing technical projects in international locations, I bring passion and precision to every task.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Vietnamese
Intermediate
Work Experience
Stage technician at I.A.T.S.E. Local 442
January 1, 2000 - PresentStage technician at the Santa Barbara County Bowl, Lobero, Granada, and Arlington Theaters for theatrical productions, concerts, festivals, corporate presentations and staged entertainment events.
Technical Design Assistant at Dolas Designs
January 1, 1997 - PresentAssistant to Theodore Michael Dolas (U.S.A. #829) with responsibilities including electrician, carpenter, and CAD operator for various stage productions and events.
Master Electrician (LED Tech) at ITV America /Entertainment Partners
December 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025Master Electrician for Love Island, Season 4 (2022) on location in Santa Barbara, CA.
Assistant Technical Director at Shakespeare Theatre Company
December 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025Assisted the Production Technical Director in planning and implementation of scenic engineering/construction, load-in, production budgeting, and crew allocation and management.
Technical Project Manager at PRG Gearhouse Dubai (UAE)
December 31, 2018 - July 29, 2025Responsible for quoting, scheduling, budgeting, crew management, equipment allocation and contractor integration for event projects in the UAE and GCC region, including corporate events, rock and roll performances and government commissioned festivals.
Assistant Head of Carpentry at Dragone Macau Entertainment
December 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025Managed show, maintenance, properties and motorcycle crews of the Carpentry Department for the acrobatic show The House of Dancing Water.
Touring Production Technician at Troika Entertainment
December 31, 2015 - July 29, 2025Assistant Electrician for Sister Act (2014-2015 North American Tour) and Projectionist/Deck Electrician for Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2013-2014 North American Tour).
Systems Division Intern at Barbizon Lighting, New York
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Assisted with bidding, project management and systems and service support for projects including Madison Square Garden renovation and spire illumination at One World Trade Center.
Master Electrician/Venue Steward at Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts, Granada theatre
December 31, 2010 - July 29, 2025Installed, maintained and ran operation of all lighting and data communications systems throughout the venue. Venue steward responsible for contract enforcement, crew scheduling, payroll and management.
Stage Light and Special Effects Technician at Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney Theatre
December 31, 2008 - July 29, 2025Maintained and serviced the lighting rig, managed and installed all pyrotechnics aboard ship and performed as stage electrician for show runs in the Walt Disney Theatre.
Stage technician at I.A.T.S.E. Local 442
January 1, 2000 - PresentWorked at the Santa Barbara County Bowl, Lobero, Granada, and Arlington Theaters supporting theatrical productions, concerts, festivals, corporate presentations, and staged entertainment events.
Technical Design Assistant at Dolas Designs
January 1, 1997 - PresentAssistant to Theodore Michael Dolas providing electrician, carpenter, and CAD operator support for various stage productions and events.
Master Electrician (LED Tech) at ITV America / Entertainment Partners
December 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025Master Electrician for Love Island Season 4, 2022, responsible for LED lighting technology on location in Santa Barbara, CA.
Assistant Technical Director at Shakespeare Theatre Company
December 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025Assisted the Production Technical Director with scenic engineering/construction, load-in, production budgeting, and crew management.
Technical Project Manager at PRG Gearhouse Dubai (UAE)
December 31, 2018 - July 29, 2025Managed quoting, scheduling, budgeting, crew management, equipment allocation and contractor integration for events in UAE and the GCC region.
Assistant Head of Carpentry at Dragone Macau Entertainment
December 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025Managed the carpentry department show, maintenance, properties, and motorcycle crews for the acrobatic show The House of Dancing Water.
Touring Production Technician at Troika Entertainment
December 31, 2015 - July 29, 2025Served as Assistant Electrician for Sister Act North American Tour (2014-2015) and Projectionist/Deck Electrician for Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat North American Tour (2013-2014).
Systems Division Intern at Barbizon Lighting, New York
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Assisted with bidding, project management and systems support for projects including Madison Square Garden renovation and spire illumination at One World Trade Center.
Master Electrician/Venue Steward at Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts, Granada Theatre
December 31, 2010 - July 29, 2025Installed, maintained and operated lighting and data systems for productions; managed contract enforcement, crew scheduling, and payroll.
Stage Light and Special Effects Technician at Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney Theatre
December 31, 2008 - July 29, 2025Maintained lighting rigs and pyrotechnics aboard ship and performed as stage electrician for all shows.
Education
M.F.A. at University Of North Carolina School of the Arts
January 1, 2011 - June 1, 2014B.A. at UC Santa Cruz
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004M.F.A. at University Of North Carolina School of the Arts
January 1, 2011 - June 1, 2014B.A. at UC Santa Cruz
January 1, 2001 - January 31, 2004Qualifications
Certificate in English Language Teaching for Adults
August 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017First-Aid, CPR & AED certified
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025Certificate in English Language Teaching for Adults
August 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Government
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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