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RICK GREAVER 20123 Edgewater Dr.

Canyon Country, CA 91351 (661) 251-8771 EDUCATION : California State University, Northridge B.A. in Theater EXPERIENCE Department of Theatre, CSUN, CA (2002-Present) - Production Stage Manager/Outsid e Event Technical Director Duties Include: Assigning, supervising, and mentoring Stage Managers and Assista nt Stage Managers throughout the production process for all department shows; Sc heduling and running of production meetings for all department shows; Running te chnical and dress rehearsals for all department shows; Hiring/supervision/traini ng of Stage Managers, House Managers, and Stage Technicians for Outside Events; Booking of theater spaces for students, faculty, and outside groups; Setting cha rges for use of theater space; Negotiating letters of agreement for outside grou ps using the theaters; Establishing and monitoring budget for Outside Events, in cluding making sure all accounts are up to date and paid; Running Outside Events ; Supervising organization and upkeep of prop room and rental of props; Organizi ng and maintaining the department facilities, including security and access to f acility; Stage managing and Technical Directing various shows, concerts, and spe cial events. Department of Theatre, CSUN, CA (2001-2002) - Facilities Coordinator/Outside Eve nt Technical Director Duties Included: Booking of theater spaces for students, faculty, and outside gr oups; Setting charges for use of theater space; Establishing and monitoring budg et for Outside Events, including making sure all accounts are up to date and pai d; Running Outside Events; Organizing and upkeep of prop room and rental of prop s; Stage managing various shows, concerts, and special events; Supervision and m entoring of department stage managers for all department shows; Hiring/supervisi on/training of Stage Managers, House Managers, and Stage Technicians for Outside Events. Stage Operations, CBS Inc., (1998-2001) -- Coordinator Duties included: Creation, submission, and communication regarding bids for tech nical creation for various in-house and outside production companies including, sets, lighting, and electronics; Safety inspections, reports, and problem resolu tion for accidents that occur w/ Stage Operation employees; Coordination of empl oyees from various unions in scheduling, payroll, compensation, benefits, and wo rker's compensation; Billing of all Animation, Lighting, and Electronic Departme nt projects; Working on various projects as needed. Department of Theatre, CSUN, CA (1998-2000) - Assistant Theater Manager/Outside Event Stage Manager Duties included: Booking of theater spaces for students, faculty, and outside gr oups; Setting charges for use of theater space; Advertising shows and events; Ru nning Outside Events; Organizing and upkeep of prop room and display cases; Stag e managing various shows, concerts, and special events; Hiring/supervision/train ing of Stage Managers, House Managers, and Stage Technicians for Outside Events. Entertainment Department, Magic Mountain, CA (1996-1998) -- Production Stage Man ager Duties included: Hiring/supervision/training of Stage Managers, Propsmaster, and Stage Technicians; Supervising

stunt performers, actors, and performers in various shows in park; Supervising S pecial Effects Technicians firing pyrotechnics in shows; Establishing and monito ring budgets for three separate theater facilities throughout each fiscal year; Maintaining technical and artistic integrity of all three theater facilities and events and shows that were scheduled in them; Production and front-line install ation of Batman and Robin Live Action Show; Taking over the Batman Forever Stunt Show as an in house production for Six Flags; Installation of various productio ns and events throughout Park including concerts, themed mazes, and Halloween th eming; Concert Technical Rider contract cutting and advance production; Concert running, payment, and supervision; Programming lights for shows and concerts; St age managing various shows, concerts, and special events. Northridge Performing Arts Center (P.A.C.), Northridge, CA (1995-1996) -- Lighti ng Unit Manager Duties included: Scheduling of technicians for concerts, theater productions, an d special events; Designing lights for productions as needed; Acting as the Hous e Master Electrician; training of technicians for both running and maintenance o f lighting equipment; Acting as Theater Manager when needed; Providing any techn ical assistance needed by the various productions. Entertainment Department, Magic Mountain (1995-1996) -- Stage Tech Supervisor/St age Manager Duties included: Supervision of installation, run, and strike of park shows; Sup ervision of name talent concerts at Golden Bear Theater; Supervision of various special events; Training of technicians on lighting, sound, and various technica l equipment. Lancers Music Program, Burbank, CA (1991-1994) -- General Manager Duties included: Tracking dues and attendance of all members; Keeping records of all contracts and monthly salaries for staff; Scheduling and running all perfo rmances; Reserving accommodations for trips; Completing and filing all necessar y paperwork for any and all legal documents. SPECIAL SKILLS Computer- LD Assistant, Vegas Video, Nero Burning Rom, Sound Forge, Word Perfect , Quattro Pro, Access, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Projects. Vehicles- Condor, Forklift, Manlift, various specialty vehicles and parade float s. Equipment- Most power tools (electric or pneumatic), hand tools, Mig Welders, St rand LBX, GSX, Mini Light Pallette, Whole Hog PC, Congo Jr, and various manual b oards; Show Net, Martin Controller, and DR4. Misc- Mig Welding, Knowledge of Pyrotechnic handling and rules and regulations p ertaining to pyrotechnics. Play various musical instruments, Vocal skills PRODUCTION/CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE : Stagecraft TH 120 (College of the Canyons Spr 2007-Present) - Professor Big Love (CSUN 2010) - Production Stage Manager Arabian Nights (CSUN 2010) - Production Stage Manager Ballad of Baby Doe (CSUN 2010) - Production Stage Manager Little Shop of Horrors (CSUN 2010) - Production Stage Manager

Doll's House (CSUN 2010) - Production Stage Manager The Marriage of Figaro (LPAC 2010) - Technical Director On The Spot Improv Troupe (2000-2010) -Technical Director/Troupe Member Into the Woods - (CSUN 2010) - Production Stage Manager The Heidi Chronicles - (CSUN 2010) - Technical Director The Waiting Room - (CSUN 2010) - Production Stage Manager Comedy of Errors - (CSUN 2010) - Production Stage Manager Polaroid Stories - (CSUN 2010) - Production Stage Manager Six Characters in Search of an Author - (CSUN 2009) - Production Stage Manager Anna in the Tropics - (CSUN 2009) - Production Stage Manager Fate of a Cockroach - (CSUN 2009) - Production Stage Manager The Magic Flute - (LPAC 2009) - Technical Director Anything Goes - (CSUN 2009) - Technical Director/Production Stage Manager Woyzeck - (CSUN 2009) - Production Stage Manager The Illusion (CSUN 2009) - Technical Director/Production Stage Manager Bill's New Frock (CSUN 2009) - Production Stage Manager Intimate Apparel (CSUN 2008) - Technical Director/Production Stage Manager The Marriage of Figaro (CSUN 2008) - Production Stage Manager The Importance of Being Earnest (CSUN 2008) - Technical Director/Production Stag e Manager El Estudio de Maestro (CSUN 2008) - Production Stage Manager The Imaginary Invalid (CSUN 2008) - Production Stage Manager Tommy (CSUN 2008) - Production Stage Manager Even Steven Goes to War - (CSUN 2008) - Technical Director/Production Stage Mana ger Hinemi (CSUN 2008) - Production Stage Manager Miss Chinatown Los Angeles 2008 (Televised) - Technical Director Stage Management THA-260-01 (University of Redlands Fall 2007) - Professor Houdini's Box (CSUN 2007) - Production Stage Manager Suor Angelica / Gianni Schicchi (CSUN 2007) - Technical Director/Production Stag e Manager

Time of Your Life (CSUN 2007) - Technical Director/Production Stage Manager As It Is In Heaven (CSUN 2007) - Production Stage Manager Barnum (AVC 2007) - Technical Director One Acts (CSUN 2007) - Production Stage Manager A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings (CSUN 2007) - Technical Director/Production S tage Manager The Merry Wives of Windsor (CSUN 2007) - Technical Director/Production Stage Man ager The Dragon Wakes (LPAC 2007) - Technical Director Three Sisters (CSUN 2007) - Production Stage Manager You Can't Take It With You (CSUN 2006) - Technical Director/Production Stage Man ager Three Penny Opera (CSUN 2006) - Production Stage Manager On the Verge (CSUN 2006) - Production Stage Manager Ole' For Hollywood (CSUN 2006) - Technical Director/Production Stage Manager Twelfth Night (AVC 2006) - Technical Director Hair (CSUN 2006) - Technical Director/Production Stage Manager Alice Devised (CSUN 2006) - Production Stage Manager Hansel and Gretel (CSUN 2006) - Technical Director/Production Stage Manager Shape of Things (CSUN 2006) - Production Stage Manager Nickel and Dimed (CSUN 2006) - Technical Director/Production Stage Manager The Lesson (CSUN 2005) - Production Stage Manager Twelfth Night (CSUN 2005) - Production Stage Manager Julius Caesar (CSUN 2005) - Production Stage Manager Dancing at Lughnasa (CSUN 2005) - Production Stage Manager Beauty and the Beast (TADW 2005) - Technical Director Egyptian Cinderella (TADW 2005) - Technical Director Galaxy Video (CSUN 2005) - Production Stage Manager Carousel (CSUN 2005) - Production Stage Manager Taste of Sunrise (CSUN 2005) - Production Stage Manager Ah Wilderness (CSUN 2005) - Production Stage Manager Once Upon a Mattress (TADW Winter 2005) - Technical Director

Emperor of the Moon (CSUN 2004) - Production Stage Manager Die Fledermaus (CSUN 2004) - Production Stage Manager Blasting Holes in the Night (CSUN 2004) - Production Stage Manager References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot (CSUN 2004) - Production Stage Manager G.I. Ants (TADW 2004) - Technical Director A Midsummer's Night Dream (TADW 2004) - Technical Director Paradise Lost: Opera Electronica (Cuentista Inc. 2004) - Stage Manager My Life as a 10-Year-Old Boy (Nancy Cartwright CSUN 2004) - Technical Director Davita's Harp (CSUN 2004) - Production Stage Manager Greeks Part II (CSUN 2004) - Production Stage Manager Greeks Part I (CSUN 2004) - Production Stage Manager Albert Herring (CSUN 2004) - Production Stage Manager Shim Ch'ong (National Theater of Korea, 2003 Touring Production) - Production St age Manager Six by Lorca (CSUN 2003) - Production Stage Manager, Director of Photography & E diting (Taped sequence) Elixir of Love (CSUN 2003) - Production Stage Manager Shim Ch'ong (Getty Museum 2003) - Production Stage Manager The Laramie Project (CSUN 2003) - Production Stage Manager Beckett One Acts (CSUN 2003) - Production Stage Manager Hobbit (TADW 2003) - Technical Director Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (TADW 2003) - Technical Director Merrily We Roll Along (CSUN 2003) - Production Stage Manager The Medium/Face on the Barroom Floor (CSUN 2003) - Production Stage Manager Wrestling Season (CSUN 2003) - Production Stage Manager Our Town (CSUN 2003) - Production Stage Manager Picasso at the Lapin Agile (CSUN 2002) - Production Stage Manager Aladdin (TADW 2002) -- Technical Director Persephone and Me (TADW 2002) - Technical Director August 29th (UCLA 2002) - Technical Director Way of the World (CSUN 2002) - Stage Manager

International Acrobatic Circus (Magic Mountain 1998) - Production Stage Manger Angels in America (CSUN 1997) - Stage Manager Cabaret (CSUN 1997) - Ensemble Various Concerts (Magic Mountain 1995-1998) - Stage Manager (Includes Jars of Cl ay, Michael W. Smith, Carmen, Fred Hammond, Petra, White Heart, God's Property, Weird Al Yankovitch and many others) Batman and Robin Live Action Show (Magic Mountain 1996-1998) - Production Stage Manager Willoughby's Mansion (Magic Mountain Fright Fest 1996-1998) -- Production Stage Manager Moscow on Ice (Magic Mountain1996) - Production Stage Manager Carnaval du Futur (Magic Mountain 1996-1997) - Production Stage Manager Hello Out There (CSUN 1996) - Director Other Peoples Money (Theatrics Repertory Company 1996) - Director Batman Forever Stunt Show (Magic Mountain 1995-1997) - Stage Manager Batman Nights Fireworks and Laser Show (Magic Mountain 1995) - Stage Manager Theatrics Showcase (Theatrics Repertory Company 1995) -- Lighting Designer and T echnical Director Bleacher Bums (A.C.E. 1995) -- Stage Manager Workin' Texas (CSUN 1995) -- Stage Manager Etta Jenks (CSUN 1995) -- Assistant Stage Manager Passages (CSUN 1994) -- Sound Coordinator

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