Designer

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Artist

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Technician

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Flamin Hot Cheeto Enthusiast

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Designer // Artist // Technician // Flamin Hot Cheeto Enthusiast //

MEL T.
SCENIC DESIGNER / ARTIST

Mel T is a designer, artist, technician and Hot Cheetos enthusiast living in the New York City area. She takes pride in both her Latin heritage and being the first in her family to pursue a higher education. She has an MFA from the University of California with an emphasis in Drama – Scenic Design/Technology. Her Undergrad being from Florida Atlantic University where she graduated with a BA in Theatre – Design/Technology

Over the years as a Scenic practitioner, she has honed in on techniques and processes that she learned as a Graduate, Undergraduate and Scenic Art Apprentice. Mel has instinctively adjusted to shifting challenges that may arise by using her abilities in adaptability, strategy, and command. She has a sharp eye for the overall picture of the aesthetics of a project. She gives an eclectic mix of experience and tenacity, with a willingness to learn and adapt. Mel has worked in a variety of Theatres, Themed entertainment and Art Galleries including: South Coast Reparatory, XMPL- UCI, The Beall, Riverside Theatre, The Walnut Street Theatre, Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, and Universal Studios Orlando.

  • Adept in top industry software including:

    • Vectorworks

    • Photoshop

    • Sketch Up

    • Twinmotion

    • Premiere Pro

    Proficient in Production Methods Technologies including:

    • Model Making

    • 3d Printing

    • Laser Cutting

    • Faux Finishing

    • Foam Carving

    • Color Mixing

    • Sewing

    • MFA: University of California - Emphasis on Drama / Scenic Design & Technology.

    • BA: Florida Atlantic University - Theatre & Design Technology

  • SCENIC DESIGN

    Men on Boats- University of California- 2023

    Space Within-Experimental Media Performance Lab UCI- 2022

    Monochromatic Fantasy- University of California- 2021

    Human Error- University of California- 2021

    ASSISTANT SCENIC DESIGN

    Rebecca Oxacca- University of California- 2022

    American Mariachi- South Coast Repertory- 2021

    ASSISTANT SCENIC CHARGE

    Junie B. Jones- Riverside Theatre- 2019