The Archives of Kelly L'Heureux vocation  : avocation  : education  : communication ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Download My Resume > (PDF) Redconception Theatre Technical Director, Webmaster & Graphic Designer 2002-2003 When my band Atrina booked a show at a community art space, I wanted to break away from the traditional rock format and asked a local playwright/musician, and co-founder of Redconception Theatre, if she would be interested in putting together a short play as the opening act. Not only did she jump at the opportunity, but she invited me to sit in on auditions too. Next thing I knew, I was a full-blown member of the collective—creating the website, conducting research, collaborating in direction, creating audio and multimedia projections, designing play programs and marketing materials, and arranging printing services for the next two productions: Bloodwork ...the apocalypse in rough flashes and Once in a Lifetime on Calvary. Working behind-the-scenes—after a lifetime of mostly being on the stage—was a challenging, but welcome change. Portfolio Play Programs | The Bloodwork program was created to mimic its set—a minimalist, tri-fold, plywood backdrop that could be easily transported to performances held at both inside and outdoor locations. The Calvary Program had to include advertisements from local businesses donating money to finance the show (and was printed on gold paper, not the white background you'll see in the example below). Both were designed using PowerPoint. View the BLOODWORK PROGRAM > (PDF) View the CALVARY PROGRAM > (PDF) Audio/Visual Design | For both productions, I created sound collages and effects using pre-recorded samples, monologues recorded by the actors, and original music. I also projected PowerPoint slideshows that I specifcally designed and timed to the actions and staging of each play. For Bloodwork—which was performed in various indoor/outdoor locations—I even designed a portable "A/V booth" consisting of my laptop, a borrowed LCD projector, CD walkman, and computer speakers so I could simultaneously control the sound and projections. Listen to the BLOODWORK INTRO > (MP3) Listen to the CALVARY DREAM SEQUENCE > (MP3) Promotonal Materials | In addition to working on the technical direction, I designed and wrote all of the marketing materials for each play—posters, promo cards, and tickets. View the BLOODWORK PROMOTIONAL CARD > (PDF) View the CALVARY PROMOTIONAL CARD > (PDF) -------------------------- to the top : home base