Available to hire
Hello! I’m Henry Wamai, an independent Stage Manager and Technical Director with over twenty years in the entertainment industry. I collaborate with creative partners like Ogutu Muraya and Wanjiku Mwauganga on theatre and performance projects, delivering high-quality productions on stage and on screen by blending creative storytelling with technical precision.
I thrive in collaborative environments, coordinating diverse crews and ensuring that each show runs smoothly from cue to curtain. I am passionate about storytelling that engages communities and exploring social and cultural issues through innovative theatre and performance.
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Stage Manager at Story Zetu Productions
November 1, 2024 - PresentCoordinated cast, tech teams and production crew; called and designed lighting for Too Early For Birds: The Mboya Edition in Nairobi, balancing technical precision with artistic vision.
Videographer at Cleaning The Airwaves
October 1, 2023 - PresentFilming and production work as part of the CTA; contributed to video and media content.
Stage Manager and Technical Director at Ogutu Muraya
May 1, 2023 - PresentStage manager and technical director for Because I Feel Like I Am Always Running; coordinated tech teams for festival and theatre projects.
Technical Director and Videographer at Wanjiku Mwauganga
August 1, 2022 - PresentRoots by Wanjiku Mwauganga; provided technical direction and videography for performances at international venues.
Stage Manager and Tech Director at Theatre For One
September 1, 2021 - PresentTheatre For One experience - Nairobi Edition; managed stage and technical cues for immersive performances.
Stage Manager and Lighting Designer at Diva Inc, Rainmaker Limited
November 1, 2018 - PresentStage manager and lighting designer for Tis The Season urban Christmas concert.
Videographer and Photographer at Georgetown University Lab
June 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023Documented The Gathering in Mampuya, Senegal; produced videography and photography for The Lab Fellows.
Stage Manager at Crazy Kennar
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Stage management for Happy Country live show.
Creative Director and Stage Manager at Gig Dynamics LTD
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Worked as the concert creative director and stage manager for a live events program.
Stage Manager at Maabara Initiative - Spielart Festival
October 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021Stage manager for Roots and Dilation at Spielart Festival in Munich.
Concert Technical Director and Creative Director at Gig Dynamics Kenya
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020Stage management and lighting design for concert events.
Concert Director, Stage Manager and Lighting Designer at Worship Fridays Kenya
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Directed concerts and managed stage and lighting for weekly events.
Tech and Creative Director at Kanjii Mbugua
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019Set Us On Fire album launch tour production; technical direction and creative direction.
Stage Manager, Lighting Designer at Story Zetu
October 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019Too Early For Birds, Mboya Edition; stage management and lighting design.
Concert Director and Stage Manager at Noel Nderitu
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019Concert with Called Out Music; stage management and coordination.
Creative and Tech Director at Chatterbox Film & Theatre
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019Lwanda Rockman project; creative and technical direction.
Stage Manager and Lighting Designer at Rainmaker Limited
May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019Written On The Body; stage management and lighting design.
Stage Manager at The Play
May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019Written On The Body project; stage management and production coordination.
Concert Design, Stage Management and Content Creator at Wamai
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019Concert design, stage management and content creation for various shows.
Stage Manager at Tinga Tinga Tales - The Musical
August 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018Stage management for Nairobi run; extended to New Victory Theater, New York.
Drummer at Qeuw Band
January 1, 2011 - February 1, 2018Performer and drummer; live show and band coordination.
Stage Manager at Chatterbox Film & Theatre
March 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017Bei Ya Jioni; stage management for theatre production.
Creative Director at The Nairobi Chapel
May 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015Creative direction for church services and events.
Sound Technician at Ennovator Music
March 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015Sound technician tasks for live performances.
Team Lead Services, Video Director at Mavuno Church
August 1, 2005 - December 1, 2014Led weekend service teams; video direction for services.
Cultural Bridge Builder at Mariners Church
July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2014Engaged cross-cultural outreach and events.
Drummer at Kanjii Mbugua
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Live performance drummer.
Pastoral Trainee at Mavuno Downtown
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Trainee assisting pastoral duties and service hosting.
Video Editor at Kamwaki LTD
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005Shot and edited videos for client projects.
Drummer at 4winds/ First friday band
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005Drums and live performance.
Videographer and Photographer at The Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics at Georgetown University
June 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023Documented The Gathering in Mampuya, Senegal where The Lab Fellows gathered for various sessions.
Stage Manager at Maabara Initiative
October 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021Spielart Festival 2021; Roots (Wanjiku Mwauganga) and Dilation (Esther Kamba).
Tech and Creative Director at Kanjii Mbugua Live Concert
December 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Set Us On Fire album launch.
Stage Manager, Tech Director and Lighting Designer at Story Zetu
October 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019Too Early For Birds, Mboya Edition.
Concert Design, Stage Management and Content Creator at Wamai
August 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018Tinga Tinga Tales - The Musical; 40+ shows in Nairobi; 10+ shows at New Victory Theatre, New York.
Education
B.A in Communication at Daystar University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Daystar University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2005Qualifications
Content Marketing: Social Media
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026Start a Business Online
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026Entrepreneurship Foundations
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
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