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I am Stephen Walkiewicz, a playwright and safety professional with a passion for clear communication and cross-functional collaboration. I have award-winning writing credentials, a track record of developing safety and recycling policies for organizations, and extensive experience directing safety across performance venues, including lighting, projection, automation, rigging, and show operations. I thrive on turning artistic needs into practical safety standards that protect staff and audiences alike. I excel at leading teams, staying within budgets, and mentoring apprentices while building resilient, compliant production environments. My background spans theatre, Cirque du Soleil, and theme parks, where attention to detail and a collaborative mindset help every show run smoothly and safely.…I am Stephen Walkiewicz, a playwright and safety professional with a passion for clear communication and cross-functional collaboration. I have award-winning writing credentials, a track record of developing safety and recycling policies for organizations, and extensive experience directing safety across performance venues, including lighting, projection, automation, rigging, and show operations. I thrive on turning artistic needs into practical safety standards that protect staff and audiences alike. I excel at leading teams, staying within budgets, and mentoring apprentices while building resilient, compliant production environments. My background spans theatre, Cirque du Soleil, and theme parks, where attention to detail and a collaborative mindset help every show run smoothly and safely.

Stephen Walkiewicz

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I am Stephen Walkiewicz, a playwright and safety professional with a passion for clear communication and cross-functional collaboration. I have award-winning writing credentials, a track record of developing safety and recycling policies for organizations, and extensive experience directing safety across performance venues, including lighting, projection, automation, rigging, and show operations. I thrive on turning artistic needs into practical safety standards that protect staff and audiences alike. I excel at leading teams, staying within budgets, and mentoring apprentices while building resilient, compliant production environments. My background spans theatre, Cirque du Soleil, and theme parks, where attention to detail and a collaborative mindset help every show run smoothly and safely.…I am Stephen Walkiewicz, a playwright and safety professional with a passion for clear communication and cross-functional collaboration. I have award-winning writing credentials, a track record of developing safety and recycling policies for organizations, and extensive experience directing safety across performance venues, including lighting, projection, automation, rigging, and show operations. I thrive on turning artistic needs into practical safety standards that protect staff and audiences alike. I excel at leading teams, staying within budgets, and mentoring apprentices while building resilient, compliant production environments. My background spans theatre, Cirque du Soleil, and theme parks, where attention to detail and a collaborative mindset help every show run smoothly and safely.

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I am Stephen Walkiewicz, a playwright and safety professional with a passion for clear communication and cross-functional collaboration. I have award-winning writing credentials, a track record of developing safety and recycling policies for organizations, and extensive experience directing safety across performance venues, including lighting, projection, automation, rigging, and show operations. I thrive on turning artistic needs into practical safety standards that protect staff and audiences alike.

I excel at leading teams, staying within budgets, and mentoring apprentices while building resilient, compliant production environments. My background spans theatre, Cirque du Soleil, and theme parks, where attention to detail and a collaborative mindset help every show run smoothly and safely.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Manager of Social Media at After the Storm Magazine

January 1, 2025 - Present

Responsible for social media strategy and execution; excellent written, editing, and verbal communication; proficient with Wordpress, Canva, and Instagram.

Manager for Lights, Sound, Projections at Imagination Stage

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Managed budgets for lighting, sound, and projection; created and directed work schedules; facilitated cross-department collaboration and training; drafted emergency safety guidelines and internal safety documentation.

Projection Technician at Drawn to Life Cirque Du Soleil

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Prepared safety documentation and maintenance catalogs; collaborated across departments; planned and installed projection systems; created equipment platform documentation; led battery recycling program; conducted safety inspections.

Lighting and Video Technician at Blue Man Group

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Operated lighting and video consoles; managed three show tracks; performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting; completed monthly safety inspections.

Ride and Show Lighting Technician at Universal Studios

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Documented unsafe equipment; maintained and repaired lighting fixtures; performed daily safety and preventive maintenance inspections across three parks.

Lighting Technician at La Nouba Cirque du Soleil

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2018

Wrote safety manual to communicate policies to team; oversaw conventional lighting, atmospherics, and spotlight sub-departments; completed safety inspections; trained employees; contributed to recycling programs; part of Safety Committee; acting Technical Director for select events.

Play Production Contributor at Play Productions

January 1, 2012 - Present

Collaborated on multiple productions and festival entries including Paw Paw Players Village One Acts, 10 Minute Play Festivals, and 24-Hour Play Festivals.

Playwright/Producer at Play Productions

January 1, 2012 - Present

Produced and presented multiple plays across festivals, coordinating script development, casting, rehearsals, and production logistics for titles such as Bedroom, Paradise Found, Abduction, Wizards, Swamp Monster, and Lampshade.

Projection Technician at Drawn to Life - Cirque du Soleil

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Wrote safety documentation and maintenance catalog for equipment; cross-department coordination to ensure projects, inspections, and repairs were completed and code compliant; developed a battery recycling program; installed projection system with Montreal creative team.