Mr. Ray L. Gifford


Technical Director/Lighting Designer

P.O. Box 2073
Carbondale, IL 62902
618-529-1339
[email protected]

Education

Master of Fine Arts Candidate-Theatre Arts
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Professional/Graduate Experience

Technical Director

Southern Illions University at Carbondale
Romeo and Juliet

Lighting Designer

Southern Illions University at Carbondale
Scrooge and Marley: A Christmas Carol

Technical Director

McLeod Summer Playhouse
Bedroom Farce
Crazy For You

Technical Director

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
The Merchant of Venice

Technical Director

Majorie Lawrence Opera Theatre
Patience

Stage Carpenter

McLeod Summer Playhouse

Stage Technician III

Fairfield Center for the Performing Arts

Master Electrician
Light Board Operator
Master Carpenter

Mendocino College
Guys & Dolls

Master Electrician
Light Board Operator

A Chorus Line

Lighting Designer

North Bay Opera
Tosca

Qualifications and Special Skills

Computer Assisted Drafting
Macintosh/IBM Computer Knowledge
Hand Drafting
Computer Lightboard (Avab, E.T.C., Strand)

Employee Supervision
Forklift Operation
Stage Management
Customer Relations

Lighting Design
Sound Technician
Stage Carpentry
Stage Rigging