Peter Lamson
Spartanburg
Summary
Dynamic Technical Director with expertise in lighting design, and team leadership. Proven track record of optimizing processes and fostering collaboration to enhance live performance experiences.
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in live performance technical direction. Known for innovative lighting designs improvement. Committed to mentoring junior technicians to elevate team performance and drive process optimization.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Director
Spartanburg Little Theatre
Spartanburg, SC
08.2010 - 05.2026
- Led production team to execute technical elements of live performances.
- Developed and implemented innovative lighting designs for theatre productions.
- Collaborated with directors to align technical support with artistic vision.
- Mentored junior technicians, enhancing skills and promoting best practices.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
Technical Director
City Stage
Wilmington, NC
08.2001 - 09.2007
Free Lance Lighting Design
Tapestry, Minerva, Big Dawg, Thalian Association
Wilmington, NC
02.1997 - 09.2007
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05-1992
Skills
Designing lights for theatre productions
Hanging and focusing theatre lighting from lighting plot
Basic electrical knowledge
Carpentry skills for the construction of sets for theatre productions
Supervising coworkers for goal achievement
Timeline
Technical Director
Spartanburg Little Theatre
08.2010 - 05.2026
Technical Director
City Stage
08.2001 - 09.2007
Free Lance Lighting Design
Tapestry, Minerva, Big Dawg, Thalian Association
02.1997 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Western Carolina University