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.
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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
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MFA: University of California - Emphasis on Drama / Scenic Design & Technology.
BA: Florida Atlantic University - Theatre & Design Technology
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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