Heather Griffin

THEATRE TECHNICIAN // Lighting designer // MASTER ELEctrician // STAGEHAND

Heather Griffin

Graduation
 

Objective

PHILADELPHIA’S NEXT GREAT THEATRICAL PANTOLOGIST

While earning my B.A. in psychology and English, I received four years of hands-on training in several aspects of theatre at Bryn Mawr College. From directing and stage managing, to acting and choreographing, to dramaturgy and publicity, to scenic and prop development, I inherited an irrevocable love for the performing arts industry across its wide array of offices. Since graduating in May 2019, I continue to seek opportunities in the Philadelphia area to put my passion for lighting, theatre technology, and all aspects of production to use for organizations and works that aspire to educate, illuminate, and invigorate our community.

 

THEATER Experience

 

Riverside Theatre

Vero Beach, FL

Lighting Designer

Spotlight Operator

Electrician

Riverside Theatre Dance Recital (June 2022)

Almost Heaven (May 2022)

Carousel (January 2022)

 

Fringe arts

Philadelphia, PA

Props Technician

Sun & Sea (October 2021)

 

Bucks County Playhouse

new hope, PA

Sound Operator

Electrician

Other World (March 2020)

Forever Young (Feb 2020)

My Life on a Diet (Jan 2020)

 

Bryn Mawr College

Bryn mawr, PA

 

Lighting Designer

 

Dramaturg

Master Electrician

Electrician

 

ELECTRICIAN

FringeArts // Philadelphia, PA

Bucks County Playhouse // New Hope, PA

InterAct Theater Company // Philadelphia, PA

Quintessence Theatre Group // Philadelphia, PA

Christ Church Neighborhood House // Philadelphia, PA

Bryn Mawr College // Bryn Mawr, PA

 

OTHER ARTS EXPERIENCE

 

Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary // Philadelphia, Pa

Oct 2019 to PRESENT

Assistant manager (2022)

Supervise the S’Mores and Lore department of the haunt. Monitor event on-radio, liaise with guests, support actors’ needs, verify payroll, and assume managerial role upon manager’s absence.

Titan (2021)

Fulfill demands of any theatrical or operations role in the haunt as necessary. Worked as a Guest Services Associate and an actor in Take 13, Bloodline, and The Graveyard. Primarily presented the rules in-character to groups of 50 or more at top of show.

Guest Services Associate (2019)

Greet and answer guests’ questions, scan tickets, collect waivers, escort frightened guests out of the attraction. Set up/break down ticketing tent. Call and respond to emergencies on radio. Served as Ticketing Captain.

Nov 2019 to Present

Annenberg Center for performing arts at the University of pennsylvania // Philadelphia, pa

Usher

Guide handicapped guests safely through the facility, hand out programs, take tickets, assist guests in locating their seats, remain on-radio throughout performances.

 

Lyderary Ink by Lydia K. Valentine // Tacoma, WA

Nov 2020 to May 2021

Digital Content Strategist

Assisted Ms. Valentine with branding and digital updates using Wix (lyderaryink.com), Facebook (Lyderary Ink), Twitter (@LyderaryInk), and Instagram (@LyderaryInk). Designed and shared graphics using Adobe Illustrator, Visme, and Hootsuite. Promote events, social media engagement, and accessibility to latest publications.

 

arts office at Bryn Mawr College // Bryn Mawr, PA

Nov 2017 to May 2019

Communications Associate

Conducted research to update Arts Office press list, managed Bryn Mawr College Performing Arts Series and other pages on Facebook, @BrynMawrArts on Twitter, produced written content for show programs, and facilitated events under the Arts Administrator, Angela Dowdy.

Usher

Coordinated front-of-house, ticketing, and refreshments. Served as point of contact for guests to maintain safety and satisfaction throughout concerts, readings, and theater performances hosted in Goodhart Hall at Bryn Mawr College.

 

arts Extracurriculars

Film Series committee at bryn mawr college // Bryn Mawr, pa

 

Jan 2016 to May 2019

Responsible for planning and hosting biweekly screenings for students of Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges, as well as coordinating special events such as trivia nights, raffles, and themed festivals. Social media coordinator duties included copywriting to publicize events via Facebook, email, and digital bulletin, as well as designing and distributing flyers.

 

Shakespeare performance troupe at bryn mawr college // bryn mawr, pa

Sept to Dec 2018

Served as publicity head (2017-18), assistant director (After Juliet), assistant stage manager (Much Ado About Nothing), and actor (Twelfth Night, As You Like It). Responsible for scheduling auditions, designing flyers and website graphics, and publicizing Troupe events via email, Facebook, blog, digital bulletin, and posters.

 

Pulso Latino: Bi-college latin dance troupe at bryn mawr college // Bryn Mawr, pa

Sept 2015 to May 2019

Served as publicist, dancer, and choreographer. Pulso Latino is a bi-college Latin dance troupe dedicated to the passion and exuberance of Latin culture, music, and dance. Responsible for designing event flyers and managing Facebook and YouTube presence.

 
 

Production Skills

 
 
 
 
 
 

Education

Bryn Mawr College — Bryn Mawr, PA

B.S. PSYCHOLOGY, ENGLISH MINOR
Graduated May 2019

 

Canton High School — Canton, CT

DIPLOMA, National Honors Society
Graduated June 2015

Awards

Bryn Mawr College:

Kaye Theater Prize - Craft/Production
Community building honor roll
Magna cum laude

Certificates

California Institute of the Arts (via Coursera) :

Fundamentals of Graphic Design

Contact

Email: hlgriffin15@gmail.com
Address: Philadelphia, pa