Tech Talk Back – Saturday Night at Bridges AuditoriumJoin
California Thespians for
Tech Talk Back, an exciting Saturday night panel discussion at
Bridges Auditorium featuring a diverse group of professional stage technicians and entertainment industry experts. Panelists from theatre, film, television, theme parks, and live entertainment will share their experiences and answer your questions about working behind the scenes in the performing arts.
This is a unique opportunity for students, teachers, and chaperones to hear directly from working professionals about college programs, training pathways and careers in lighting, sound, stage management, design, wardrobe, media, and more.
Featured Panelists:- Kyle Rusk – Lighting Programmer / Director
- Crissy Lozano – Stage Manager / Show Caller
- Domenica Diaz – Freelance Stage/Theater Manager, El Capitan & Academy of Motion Pictures
- Greg McGoon – Freelance Designer / Art Director
- Andrew Nagy – Freelance Sound / Projection Designer
- Dallas Lewis-Hollins – Sound Engineer, Lewis Family Playhouse
- Jamie Brown – Wardrobe Supervisor, Moulin Rouge! The Musical First National Tour
- Noah Elhai – Stitcher / Crafter, The Theatre Company & Musical Theatre West
- Travis Kelley – Senior Show Imaging Engineer, Walt Disney Imagineering
- Mark Cope – Writer / Producer, Next Big Project LLC
- Maggie Guillen – Manager, Platform Editorial, NBC
- Jimmy Donahue – Entertainment Tech and Programs Manager, The Disneyland Resort
Come learn what it takes to build the magic behind the curtain and explore the many career paths that bring live entertainment to life.
