Nick Blanton
1215 Blue Lake Dr.
Nicholi51300@gmail.com
972 - 757 - 2867
Education
| University of Oklahoma — Norman, Oklahoma | Sophomore 2020 |
| Wakeland High School — Frisco, Texas | Graduate 2018 |
Production Credits
| University of Oklahoma Helmerich School of Drama | ||
| The Liar | Scenic Designer | February 2020 |
| Wakeland Theatre (August 2014 - May 2018) | ||
| A Raisin in the Sun | Stage Manager | Spring 2018 |
| Arsenic and Old Lace | Assistant Student Director | Spring 2018 |
| Arsenic and Old Lace | Stage Manager | Spring 2018 |
| Disney’s Beauty & the Beast | Scenic Designer | Fall 2017 |
| Disney’s Beauty & the Beast | Stage Manager | Fall 2017 |
| By the Bog of Cats | Lighting Designer | April 2017 |
| Into the Woods | Running Crew Chief | January 2017 |
| Into the Woods | Assistant Technical Director | January 2017 |
| Picnic | Lighting Designer | March 2016 |
| Disney’s Mary Poppins | Running Crew | January 2016 |
| Disney’s Mary Poppins | Shop Foreman | January 2016 |
| Cinderella | Running Crew | January 2015 |
Activities
| Wakeland Theatre | August 2014 - 2018 |
| Assistant Tech Director | Augut 2015 - 2016 |
| Tech Director | Augut 2016 - 2017 |
| Stage Manager | Augut 2017 - 2018 |
| International Thespian | April 2016 – 2018 |
| National Honor Society | April 2016 - 2018 |
| Wakeland Marching Band | April 2014 - 2018 |
| 2017 Leadership Team | May 2017 - 2018 |
| Visual Captain | May 2017 - 2018 |
| Trombone Section Leader | May 2017 - 2018 |
| Loading Crew | August 2014 - 2018 |
| Wind Symphony | August 2017 - 2018 |
Skills
| Concept Artist | |
| Proficient at programming and operation of the ETC Ion Lighting Console | |
| Proficient at programming and operation of the Nomad Puck, portable lighting system | |
| Proficient at operation of Yamaha QL5 Digital Mixing Console | |
| Have worked with Vertigo Flying Effects on Mary Poppins and Beauty & the Beast | |
| Stage Design and Set Building | |
| Very disciplined as a result of due to marching band and theatre routines | |
| Strong time management skills | |
| Thrives in working in live and strict deadline environments | |
| Strong leadership abilities; effectively manages peers and able to manage a large crew of student workers | |
| Maintain a clean, organized and efficient scene shop and stage environment |
Honors & Awards
| UIL State – 4th Place – Theatrical Design for A Raisin in the Sun | April 2018 |
| UIL State Finalist Theatrical Stage Design | April 2017 |
| Wakeland Academic Award - Tech Theatre III | May 2017 |
| Best All Star Tech Award – Into the Woods / Bog of Cats | June 2017 |
| UIL District – One Act – By the Bog of Cats Best All Star Tech Award/Medal - 2nd Place District |
March 2017 |
| UIL District Medal – One Act Picnic | April 2016 |
| UIL District – Best Tech– One Act – Picnic | April 2016 |
| Wakeland Tech Theatre Rising Star Award | June 2015 |
Volunteer Work
| Embrace Grace — annual charity helping pregnant teens with baby supplies (recruited volunteers, raised funds, bought supplies and made care packages) | March 2017 |
| Traveled with Voyagers International to Europe and played in 4 countries | June 2016 |
Work Experience
| Uber Eats Driver | August - Present |
| University of Oklahoma – University Theatre Scenic production, fabrication and installation |
Aug 2018 – March 2020 |
| Frisco ISD - Frisco, Texas Lighting Tech for Percussion Concert |
Spring 2016 - 2018 |
| Frisco Youth Theatre, North Texas Performing Arts - Frisco, Texas Assisted Lead Lighting Director on the play Big Fish |
June 2017 |
| Ryan Blitzer Productions — Dallas, Texas Production Assistant Assisted on a two-day film set for a short film working on scene set up, lighting and audio set up. |
November 2016 |
| Assisted on a two-day filming crew for commercial production | September 2016 |
| K. Hovnanian Homes – Dallas, Texas Voice Talent for K. Hovnanian Commercial Superhero |
Spring 2009 |