EPISODE 51 STAGE PRODUCTION TECH
(feat. Chris Knutson)
HOST- Jeremy Burns, Matthew Scott Phillips
SPECIAL GUEST- Chris Knutson
GENRE- Special Topics
DURATION- 90:14
BUMPER MUSIC-"Break A Leg" (Area 47)
ANNOUNCER- Mike Cunliffe
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DESCRIPTION
Not every musician ends up on stage. One of our goals is to cover, in depth, the many career opportunities that can be available to a musician. In this episode, we will talk to Chris Knutson about how his music tech skills opened the door to a profitable career in stage and film production.
This one's for all you music "tekkies" out there!
CHRIS KNUTSON
STAGE PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
SOUND MIXER
RIGGER
COLLABORATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center
Alys Stevens Center
Town and Gown Theater
Holt Audio Visual
IATSE Local 78
CURRENT PROJECTS
Chris Knutson graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a BA in Music Technology.
After graduation, he immediately began working as a stage hand at the university auditorium.
That, along with his tech knowledge, led him to sound mixing and other stage production skills.
In turn, this skill set made it easy for him to transition in to the world of film and television.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
-A part of the learning process is "learning how to learn".
-By learning the "right questions to ask" you can form relationships and network while learning your trade.
-Work in the production world can involve long days,
hard work and, sometimes, climbing very high on trusses. Try to be well rested. Be sure to stretch and stay hydrated. Safety is always first!!
-Dress professionally but comfortably. Investing in a good pair of shoes can save you many pains, aches and blisters at the end of a long day.
-Be punctual and have a good attitude. These two things will get you further in this business than most. This is because schedules are usually pretty tight and stress levels usually pretty high.
