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Thomas Stephens · San Diego

Live event
AV engineer.

Audio-first, whole-show capable. More than a decade across corporate events, hotel production, conventions, and national theatrical tours.

10+ yearslive event production
A1 · A2plus video, camera, LED, lighting & power
National touringJesus Christ Superstar · Cinderella
IATSE Local 122San Diego-based

Where I fit

Put me where the show needs technical judgment.

Audio

FOH A1, A2 and audio systems, signal flow, wireless and wired mics, playback, comms, troubleshooting and client-facing show operation.

Video & visuals

Video engineering and operation, camera, projection, displays, converters, distribution, LED walls and presentation systems.

Production

Lighting, staging, rigging support, power distribution, breakout rooms, room transitions, rehearsals, load-ins/outs and crew leadership.

Experience

Corporate AV + touring production.

Encore2013-present · San Diego

Technical Specialist / Show Technician / former Supervisor of Event Technology. Corporate meetings, conventions, galas, hotel productions, technical operation, troubleshooting and crew leadership.

Jesus Christ Superstar2021-2022 · U.S. & Canada

A2 / Touring Audio Technician with Work Light Productions. Audio prep, maintenance, troubleshooting, load-ins, load-outs and performance support across changing venues.

Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella2017-2019 · U.S., Canada & Mexico

Touring A2 / Assistant Audio with Work Light Productions. Audio/video processing racks, system checks, repairs, cabling, logistics, local crews and performance support.

Turn Key Event Labor2015-2021 · SoCal

Freelance audiovisual technician across audio, video, lighting, staging and general production for hotel and convention events.

3DVR.TECH2022-present

Founder / Technical Director building open-source audiovisual, computing and networked show-control concepts.

Need an A1, A2 or versatile show tech?

Send the show details.

San Diego / Southern California · corporate · freelance · touring