Corwin Evans
Selected Resume
Education
Western State Colorado University, BA in Communications and Theatre (Theatre Emphasis).
University of California Los Angeles, MFA in Sound Design.
Also studied at:
Arapahoe Community College
Napier University, Edinburgh (communications / culture / printmaking)
Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre, Los Angeles (UCB 301)
Selected Shows
2018
Video Design, THE ART COUPLE, Lauren Van Kurin (Director), Sacred Fools
Technician (various), Block Party 2018, Kirk Douglas Theatre
Sound/Video Design, Bootleg Creation Residency: Blue Gold and Butterflies, Jessica Hanna (Director), Bootleg Theater
Sound Design/Original Music, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, John Davis (Director), International City Theatre
Sound Design, LIZZIE, Joanna Syiek (Director), Color and Light Theatre
2017
Video Design/Qlab Programming, PLASTICITY, Robert McCaskill (Director), SoulArts Productions
Sound/Video Design and Show Programming, THE ROSE AND THE RIME, Jacob Sidney (Director), Sacred Fools
Automation Programmer/Technician, GOOD GRIEF, Patricia McGregor (Director), KDT
Technician (various), Block Party 2017, Kirk Douglas Theatre
Sound/Video Design, Bootleg Creation Residency, Jessica Hanna (Director), Bootleg Theater
Scenic Design, HOUSE ON MANGO STREET, Alex Meda (Director), Greenway Arts Alliance
Video Technician, KING OF THE YEES, Mike Tutaj (Video Designer), Kirk Douglas Theatre
Sound Designer, LORE, Creep LA
A1/Mixer, SPAMILTON, Adam Phalen (Sound Designer), Kirk Douglas Theatre
2016
Automation Technician/Programmer, WOMEN LAUGHING ALONE WITH SALAD, Neel Keller (Director), KDT
Video/Sound Design, TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES 1992, David Krasner (Director), Grand Arts High School
Video Design, WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts
Video Design, FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN, Jessica Hanna (Director), Bootleg Theater
Video Technician, THROW ME ON THE BURNPILE AND LIGHT ME UP, Neel Keller (Dir.), KDT
Sound Advisor, FUTURE SEX INC., Kiff Scholl (Director), The Lounge Theatre
Sound Designer, HOME, Gregg T. Daniel (Director), International City Theatre
2015
Sound Design, ENTROPY, Christopher Johnson (Director), Theatre of NOTE
2014
Video Design, THE TRIP BACK DOWN, Terri Hanauer (director), Whitefire Theatre
Video Design, BAG LADY, Iona Morris (Director), Stage 52
Video Design, PENELOPE, John Flynn (Director) Rogue Machine
Sound Design, GIRAFFENSTEIN, Joanna Syiek (Director), Color and Light Ensemble (Hollywood Fringe)
2013
Lead Audio, TWIST YOUR DICKENS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL RE-TWISTED, Cricket Meyers (designer), KDT (CTG)
Video/Sound Design, TRACERS, John DiFusco (dir), United States Veterans’ Artists Alliance/Rogue Machine
Video Design, EVE2, Mark Bringleson, Bootleg Theatre
Sound Design, SHEET CAKE SLIDING, Nicholas Newell (dir), Theatre of NOTE
Qlab Programming, ST. JUDE, Adam Phalen (Designer), Center Theatre Group (KDT)
Video Design, LOST GIRLS, John Flynn (Dir.), Rogue Machine Theatre
Asst. Projection Designer, OUR TOWN, Alan Muraoka (Designer), Central City Opera
Video Design, DYING CITY, Michael Peretzian (Director), (Various awards) Rogue Machine Theatre
Projection Technician, DIALOGUE OF THE CARMELITES, Alan Muraoka (Designer), USC Opera
Audio Tech/Op, THE NETHER, John Zalewski (Ovation and other awards), Center Theatre Group (Kirk Douglas)
2012
Lead Audio, TWIST YOUR DICKENS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Cricket Meyers (designer), CTG (KDT)
Sound/Video Design, THE LONG WAY HOME: THE TRACERS JOURNEY, John Flynn, USVAA/RM
Video Design, A BRIGHT NEW BOISE, John Flynn, Rogue Machine
Sound Design, G.O.Ne, Adam Smith (Dir.), needtheater at the Ivy Substation
Sound/Video Design, OUR HOUSE (West Coast Premiere), Kiff Scholl, Wasatch Theatrical Ventures
Sound Design, TEXAS LOVES LYLA!, Fierce Backbone at Hollywood Fringe Festival (Best Solo Award)
Sound Design, DOWN IN THE FACE OF GOD, Caitlin Hart, Athrough Z Productions
Sound/Video Design & Teacher, SIMPLY MARIA, Raul Cordona, Watts Village Theatre Company
Sound Technician, AMERICAN NIGHT, Darron West (Snd. Designer), Kirk Douglas Theatre
Projection Designer, THE SPIDEY PROJECT, David Chzanowski (Dir.), Theatre Unleashed
Sound Designer, EXPECTING TO FLY, Kiff Scholl (Dir.), Theatre Planners
Video Designer, THE WORD BEGINS, Robert Egan (Dir.) South Coast Rep (studio series)
2011
Sound Technician, I’VE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY, The Rude Mechs, CTG/RADAR LA
Sound Designer, GUIDED CONSIDERATION OF A LAMENTABLE DEED, needTheater
Projection Design, THE INSIDIOUS IMPACT OF ANTON, Richard Tatum (Dir), Absolute Theatre
Projection Design, THE WORD BEGINS, Robert Egan (Dir.), RogueMachine
Projection and Sound Design, THE INTERLOPERS, Jim Fall (Dir.), The Bootleg Theatre
2010
A2/Deck Crew, VENICE, Josh Horvath (designer), Center Theatre Group
Video & Sound Design/Original Music, THE WEB, Alyson Roux (Dir) needTheater
Assoc. Producer/Sound Design, THE WAR CYCLE, Tom Burmester (Dir.), the Los Angeles Theatre Ensemble (LA Weekly Special Citation)
Sound Design, TEMPODYSSEY, Emily Weisberg (Dir.), needTheater
Sound Design, CAFÉ LE MONDE, Annie Loui (Dir.), The Ark Theatre Company
Producer/Addtl. Sound Design, IN THE COMPANY OF JANE DOE, Mary Jo DuPrey (Dir.), LATE
2009
Sound Design, FRIENDS LIKE THESE, Sean Fitzgerald & Vance Roi Reyes (Dir.), Theatre Unleashed (remounted in 2010 at Hollywood Fringe Festival & New York Fringe)
Sound Design/Producer, ADELINE’S PLAY, Amanda Glaze (Dir.), LATE
Sound Design, THE HERETIC MYSTERIES, David Bridel (Dir.), LATE
Sound Design, SURVIVED, Tom Burmester (Dir.), LATE
Sound Design/Original Music, THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, Andrew Crusse (Dir.), Ark Theatre Co.
Sound Design/Producer/Co-composer, MACBETH, Jonathan Redding (Dir.), LATE
Pre-2009
2008 Sound Design/Original Music, QUIXOTIC, Amanda Glaze (Dir.), LATE
2005 Sound Design/Stage Manager, PRIVATE LIVES, Luke Terry (Dir.), Gunnison Arts Center
2004 Sound Design, THE EFFECTS OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN IN THE MOON MARIGOLDS, Paul Edwards (Dir.), Crested Butte Mountain Theatre
Programs
MacOS/Windows/Linux
QLab
WatchOut
Isadora
ShowCueSystem
SFX
LCS / Wild Tracks
Yamaha Studio Manager
Sennheiser WSM
ProTools
Audacity
Logic
Mainstage
Ableton
Motion
Max/MSP
Premiere
AfterEffects
Photoshop
GIMP
Skills
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Live audio reinforcement
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Projector troubleshooting
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Live audio troubleshooting
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Computer-aided drafting in AutoCAD and Vectorworks (workstation or key required)
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Personal technology optimization
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Rapid image manipulation
2010 - present
2010 - present
Awards
Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Award, "Best Projection Design"
2017 - "Plasticity"
Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Award Nomination, "Best Projection Design"
2017 - "The Rose and the Rime"
2018 - "The Art Couple"
LA Weekly Nomination, "Best Projection Design"
2012 - "Bright New Boise"
StageSceneLA awards for "Best Projection Design"
2010-12
2004 Colorado Broadcasters Association Award
"Best Commercial Spot Announcement (Small-Market Radio)"
2004 Colorado Broadcasters Association Award
"Best Public Service Announcement Any Length (Small-Market Radio)"
Supplemental Experience
2014 Writer for “Been and Going,” “In The Trenches.” – beenandgoing.com
2006-14 Los Angeles freelance theatre technician, electrics/carp experience but predominantly sound/video crew.
2012-14 Freelance photographer/videographer
2011-14 Review/advocacy blog, “Why Should I See That?” – whywouldiseethat.tumblr.com
2011-12 Actor/Advisor for CTG Middle School Playwrights Program, Michael Yurchak (Teacher)
2010-12 Red carpet interviews for in-house promo videos at Center Theatre Group opening night performances.
2009-12 Concierge, Kirk Douglas Theatre
2006-09 House Manager / Recorded Top of Show announcements at UCLA TFT shows.
2006 Director, TRUE WEST, WSC Studio Theatre
2004 Fight Captain, MACBETH, Dr. Paul Edwards, WSC Studio Theatre
2004 Summer session movement/performance teacher for Gunnison Arts Centre Children’s Theatre.