Resumé

An up-to-date representation of Mitchell’s work.

Work Experience:

  • Freelance Scenic Artist (October 2023 – Present) 

    SCENIC DESIGNER AND ARTIST

    Work closely in collaboration with directors to bring scenic visions to life. Major credits include designing and creating scenic elements for productions of Assassins and Myths and Hymns at the University of Southern California. 

  • Encore Theatrical LA (September 2021 – May 2024) 

LEAD SET PAINTER AND ASSOCIATE DESIGNER 

Painted, fabricated, and sculpted various scenic pieces and elements utilized in regional productions around Southern California. Created and maintained an inventory management system for storage. Created assembly instruction booklets for sets to grant ease in rental and usage of rented elements. Co-designed scenic elements and entire set packages for a diverse repertoire of musical theater stage productions.

Selected Works:

  • Scenic Design:

    Myths and Hymns, April 2024

    Assassins, April 2024

    Legally Blonde, March 2023

    Sweeney Todd, November 2023

  • Scenic Painting:

    The Sound of Music, July 2023

    Seussical, June 2023

    Les Misérables, March 2023

    The Little Mermaid, March 2023

    Annie Jr., December 2022

    Cinderella, December 2022

Qualifying Skills:

  • Intermediate build skills (Broadway/Hollywood flats, foam sculpting, etc.)

  • Faux finishes (marbles, stones, wood grains, grunge)

  • Vectorworks Spotlight 2D renderings

  • Scale Models

  • Read and interpret blueprints