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