DAVID PENDLETON KAHN
46 Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
Cell: (508) 572-0291, email: davidkahnLD@gmail.com
BA May 2006
GPA 3.8
Honors:
Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Distinction in Majors
Oaks Ames Prize recipient, for most outstanding Honors Thesis
Dean’s High Honors or Dean’s Honors every semester
Lighting Design
The Music Man Jr, Curtis Middle School, Sudbury, MA
Oliver! Concord Youth Theater, Concord, MA
Arsenic and Old Lace, Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School, Sudbury, MA
CCASA 'Intoxicasian' show, Connecticut College, New London, CT
Concert feat. Ben Lee, Connecticut College, New London, CT
Beantown Tap Fest, On Tap Productions, Boston, MA
Les Misérables, New Bedford Festival Theatre, New Bedford, MA
Gala Reception, New Repertory Theatre, Watertown, MA
City of Angels, Middlesex School, Concord, MA
Working, Connecticut College, New London, CT
CCASA Diwali, Connecticut College, New London, CT
Concert feat. RJD2, Connecticut College, New London, CT
Ghost Opera , Boston Conservatory, Boston, MA
Waterfire, City of Providence, RI
42nd Street, New Bedford Festival Theatre , New Bedford, MA
Grease, Concord Youth Theater, Concord, MA
Side by Side by Sondheim, New Repertory Theatre, Watertown, MA
Annie Warbucks, Watertown Children's Theater, Watertown, MA
Wild Gala, New Repertory Theatre, Watertown, MA
White People, New Repertory Theatre, Watertown, MA
Concert feat. Blackalicious, Connecticut College, New London, CT
Pippin, Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, Sudbury, MA
African Student Union "Cape to Cairo", Connecticut College, New London, CT
CCASA Diwali Dinner, Connecticut College, New London, CT
Thom Pain based on nothing, New Repertory Theatre, Watertown, MA
CATS, New Bedford Festival Theatre, New Bedford, MA
Children of Eden, Concord Youth Theater, Concord, MA
Eclipse Party, Connecticut College, New London, CT
100 Days Party, Connecticut College, New London, CT
Urinetown, the Musical, Theater Department, Connecticut College
Promises, Promises, Animus Ensemble, Boston, MA
CCASA Diwali Dinner, Asian/Asian American Student Association, Connecticut College
Oliver!, New Bedford Festival Theatre, New Bedford, MA
Cabaret, (Asst. LD) New Bedford Festival Theatre, New Bedford, MA
Sweet Charity, Concord Youth Theater, Concord, MA
The Laramie Project, Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School Drama Dept, Sudbury, MA
Once on This Island, Concord Youth Theater, Concord, MA
Cabaret, Theater Dept., Connecticut College
Concert featuring Ellis Paul, Catie Curtis, and Christopher Williams, S.A.C., Conn College
The Illusion, Theater Dept., Connecticut College
CCASA Diwali Dinner, Asian / Asian American Student Association, Connecticut College
Big, Middlesex School Summer Arts Camp, Concord, MA
Bugsy Malone Jr, Middlesex School Summer Arts Camp, Concord, MA
Pippin, Concord Youth Theater, Concord, MA
School for Wives, Theater Dept., Connecticut College
Rumors, Group Art Attack, Connecticut College
A Busy Day, Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School Drama Dept., Sudbury, MA
Jiggle The Handle Concert, LSRHS Benefit Concert, Sudbury, MA
Tribute, Dreamstar Productions, Lincoln, MA
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The Pillowman, New Repertory Theatre, Watertown, MA
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Concord Youth Theater, Concord, MA
Cinderella, Concord Youth Theater, Concord, MA
Tuck Everlasting, Concord Youth Theater, Concord, MA
Pied Piper, Concord Youth Theater, Concord, MA
Experience on 14 other productions in conjunction with lighting design
September, 2006
May, 2004
March, 2004
December, 2003
May, 2003
The Laramie Project, Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School Drama Dept, Sudbury, MA
The Wizard Of Oz, Concord Youth Theater, Concord, MA
The Who's Tommy, Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School Drama Dept., Sudbury, MA
April, 2005
February, 2005
February, 2003
The Ice Breaker, New Repertory Theatre, Watertown, MA
CCASA Diwali Dinner, Asian / Asian American Student Association, Connecticut College
Graduation, Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School, Sudbury MA
A Murder Of Crows, Theater Dept., Connecticut College
Reckless, Theater Dept., Connecticut College
September, 2006
October, 2004, 2006
June, 2002 - 2005
April, 2003
October 2002
Video, Media and Graphic Design
The Bombay Project, Director/Producer, Independent Feature Film
Blithe Spirit, Theater Dept., Connecticut College
Antigone , Theater Dept., Connecticut College
Smash , Theater Dept., Connecticut College
Spike TV's 52 Greatest Action Sports Athletes (TV), Telemark Films, Noank, CT
The Business (Video), Zero Budget Productions, Clinton, MA
Peter Pan , Concord Youth Theater, Concord, MA
May2006
October 2005
November 2004
October 2004
June 2004
May 2004
December 2002
Technical Theater Experience
New Repertory Theatre, Watertown, MA
August 2006 - September 2007
Master Electrician, Assistant Production Manager
• Coordinate with designers and rental companies to implement and maintain lighting designs
• Manage lighting budget and hire electricians as needed
• Assist Production Manager with all responsibilities including building and theater maintenance
• Provide technical assistance with video and sound equipment
• Facilitate and coordinate the technical needs of Mainstage and Blackbox renters
ATR Treehouse Productions, Providence, RI
May 2006
Rental Shop Technician
• Installed and operated Harvard University commencement lighting systems and LED displays
• Involved in all aspects of rental and production business, including:
• Pulling, packing, and return of rental orders
• Maintenance of equipment and overall organization of shop
• On-site event support – lighting, sound, & AV
Animus Ensemble, Boston, MA
December 2005
Lighting Designer, Master Electrician
• Designed lighting for IRNE nominated production of Promises, Promises, in Roberts Studio Theater at the Calderwood Pavillion
• Managed successful single-day load-in and focus of all lighting instruments
New Bedford Festival Theatre, New Bedford, MA
Lighting Designer, Asst. Lighting Designer
• Designed lighting for productions of Oliver, Cats, 42nd Street, and Les Miserables, in Broadway-sized Zeiterion Theater
• Assisted lighting designer Herrick Goldman with production of Cabaret
• Utilized state-of-the-art technology, including Martin, Vari-Lite, Clay Paky and High End moving lights, and Whole Hog and ETC Congo
Connecticut College Theater & Theater Services Departments, New London, CT
September 2002 - May 2006
Lighting Designer, Stagehand, Video Technician
• Created and implemented complete theatrical lighting designs
• Developed computer drafts and 3D renderings of designs
• Coordinated electricians and stagehands, and oversaw installation of lighting equipment
• Designed lighting and sound for musicals, plays, concerts, dance, and special events
• Conceived and produced elaborate Diwali celebration, the largest on-campus event of the year
Concord Youth Theater, Concord, MA
Fall 2001 - Present
Master Electrician, Lighting Designer, Scenic Designer
• Coordinated load-in of lighting equipment; oversaw proper and safe installation
• Maintained equipment throughout run of show
• Coordinated strike and return of equipment on over 20 productions
• Mentored by Franklin Meissner Jr, U.S.A.
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, Sudbury, MA
September 1999 - April 2005
Scenic Designer, Audio Engineer, Lighting Designer, Master Electrician
• Designed and built fully functional sets for theatrical productions
• Responsible for sound editing, recording, live PA and audio reinforcement
Middlesex School Summer Arts Camp, Concord, MA
Summer 2003
Asst Lighting Director, Tech Theater Counselor
• Taught four classes on basic stage lighting and technical theater
• Designed and installed lighting rep. plot for summer program
• Stage-managed and designed lighting for seven productions over five days
Telemark Films , Groton, CT
Spring 2004 - Summer 2005
Assistant Editor
• Log, capture, and assemble rough edits in preparation for final editing
• Train co-workers in utilization and application of Final Cut Pro
• Participate in all aspects of post production for network television programming, including Spike TV, Outdoor Life Network, PBS
Lightwright 4 - VectorWorks 11.5 - Mac OSX - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Illustrator - Dreamweaver - Final Cut Pro - Motion - DVD Studio Pro - Soundtrack - Live Type - Microsoft Office - Apple maintenance and repair - Graphic design