https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement en-us 2023-01-16 20:59:02 UTC 2023-01-24 05:40:53 UTC hello@padlet.com zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452555465 I am heavily influenced by my peers who also work in Stage Lighting. I consistently feel as if I have more to learn an I value the knowledge of my peers. Theatre is a profession that relies heavily on the idea of trial by fire, so by allowing myself to be influenced by my peers I can learn quite a lot.]]> 2023-01-22 20:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452555465 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452555591 A big thing that excites me and inspires me right now is the idea of stoicism. It adopts the idea that one does not fear pain, emotional or physical, but instead they fear letting themselves down. It really helps me as an artist to really put my all into my work even if there are others who don't agree with my creative decisions.]]> 2023-01-22 20:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452555591 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452556262 In my professional career I see myself being a professional Lighting Designer on Broadway. My goal is to be able to do something I am passionate about professionally and comfortably. I have always had a lot of fun working in theatrical design and I hope to make enough money to make it big. ]]> 2023-01-22 20:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452556262 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452556864 Consistency is very important to my work ethic. With a lot of theatrical positions relying on the constant job hunt, it reminds important to make sure that you are consistently looking for new jobs and opportunities. With that there's also the importance of consistent improvement. Being able to constantly find jobs that are equal or better than the last.]]> 2023-01-22 20:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452556864 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452559710 Communication is incredibly important part of performance as a collaborative practice. Whether you are working as an actor, stage manager, designer, playwright, director or any other kind of artist, your job would not be possible without clear communication with your peers. Poor communication is without a doubt a recipe for disaster.]]> 2023-01-22 20:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452559710 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452583274 As a designer and technician it is vital that I communicate. As a designer I have to talk with the director to ensure that we have a similar vision for the project. I also need to communicate with the head electrician to make sure that I am staying within the budget or pulling things we actually have from stock. ]]> 2023-01-22 21:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452583274 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452617489 Another thing that really inspires me is the very simplistic lessons about kindness. For example, the significance of companionship and being the best version of oneself are very simple lessons but ones that are easily forgotten with time. ]]> 2023-01-22 23:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452617489 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452624725 Another goal I have for myself involves Lighting Design here at UT. I would like to be the resident Lighting Designer for the studio productions. In order to do this and do it properly I need to more than adequately assistant design two shows and be a lead designer for Fall For Dance 2023. This way I can show off and improve my skill on a more professional level.]]> 2023-01-22 23:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452624725 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452633286 Another way I am influenced is by the projects of other theatre companies. Watching different shows as well as different concerts. By going to UTNT every semester I am shown how different people make the unique creative choices in regards to performance.]]> 2023-01-22 23:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452633286 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452644196 One thing to keep in mind with consistency is that it is also important to take breaks where needed. Consistency does not mean that working towards my goals needs to be prioritized over my own mental health. Staying consistent means that you are always working to be the best you can be. ]]> 2023-01-23 00:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452644196 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452645736 This is a book series that has plenty of themes of stoicism. It constantly deals with the idea that no matter what hardships one might face, you must endure and struggle to keep going. ]]> 2023-01-23 00:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452645736 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452646802 This book really helps to highlight the simplistic lessons of kindness. It has been adapted to a short film and I would highly recommend the watch. ]]> 2023-01-23 00:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452646802 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452648582 Here is the upcoming poster for UTNT Spring 2023. ]]> 2023-01-23 00:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452648582 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452649222 While working on this play last semester, I was able to learn quite a lot after a lot of help from my coworkers. ]]> 2023-01-23 00:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452649222 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452649929 Here is the first show I saw on Broadway. After watching that I really found a passion for stagecraft and lighting.]]> 2023-01-23 00:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452649929 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452650803 Here is the poster for last year's Fall for Dance. It was an amazing performance and I am excited to work on next years.]]> 2023-01-23 00:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2452650803 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2454205875 As the Technical Director for this show, there were many people I had to communicate with. ]]> 2023-01-24 05:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2454205875 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2454207375 This is an illustration of the first performance for The Tales Of Hoffman. This semester, as a production electrician, I will need to communicate with a lot of people.]]> 2023-01-24 05:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2454207375 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2454208273 This was a show I had to sacrifice, due to over booking myself. By joining this show I realized it was just too much for me to stay consistent with.]]> 2023-01-24 05:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2454208273 zackread https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2454210624 For the past year, I have been working consistently with the ACME crew at Texas Performing Arts. This job as been a consistent way to build my resume.]]> 2023-01-24 05:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/zackread/personalstatement/wish/2454210624