MICHAEL TRUDEAU

   Greetings!  My name is Michael.  (He/Him/His)

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   I am a Chicago based Theatrical Lighting Technician and occasional Lighting Designer.  I received my BFA in technical theatre from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point in 2011.  I am currently employed full-time at Northwestern University as the Associate Lighting and Sound Supervisor for the Wirtz Performing Arts Center and with American Blues Theater as their part-time Facilities Manager.

   Prior to these positions, I have worked with many theaters in various capacities in Wisconsin (Peninsula Players Theater, Musical Masquers, Kaukauna Area School District) and the Chicago area (American Blues Theater (Ensemble Member), Lookingglass Theatre, Paramount Theater, Goodman Theater, and Shattered Globe Theater (Artistic Associate)) among many others.

   My primary focus is lighting related, mainly as a technician/electrician.  I first became interested in lighting during my sophomore year of high school, when I ran the light board for the fall musical.  Since then, it has grown quickly from a hobby into a fast paced and amazing career.

   My other focus is technical direction and carpentry.  After working in the scene shop at Stevens Point, I discovered a liking for construction and planning how scenic elements would be created.

   My approach to any production I work on is one of collaboration.  Seeing a project through from start to finish along with other artists aiming at the same goal is one of the great aspects of theater.  I also strive, with every production, to better understand my craft and personal approach to it.  I am a firm believer that there is no such thing as knowing everything about one's trade, and I am always open to learning new things.

   Outside of the theater, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our dog, reading, biking, listening to most any genre of music, photography, collecting coins, and board games (to name a few).  I am also an avid Doctor Who fan along with many other TV shows and movies.

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"Love And Be Loved"