Alyssa Charlesworth
ALYSSA CHARLESWORTH
Louisville, Kentucky · (502) 593-8827
Education
University of Louisville
Degree Spring 2023
Bachelor of Arts - Individualized Major in Lighting Design
Lorenzo de' Medici - The Italian International Institute
Study Abroad Spring 2022
Academic Programs International – Florence, Italy
Experience
Professional Productions
April 2025 | Champaign Urbana Ballet Cinderella Master Electrician & Assistant Lighting Designer
June 2024 | Actors Center for Training Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Stage Manager
May 2024 | Performing Arts Louisville PAL Showcase Sound Board Operator & Sound and Light Engineer
April 2024 | Champaign Urbana Ballet Swan Lake Master Electrician & Assistant Lighting Designer
Annually since November 2023 | Performing Arts Louisville The Nutcracker Light and Sound Board Operator
Annually since November 2023 | Champaign Urbana Ballet Nutcracker Assistant Lighting Designer
Fall 2023 | Performing Arts Louisville Honk! The Musical Light Board Operator & Light and Sound Designer
Spring 2023 | The Chicken Coop Co. The Great and Terrible Wizard of Oz Light Board Operator & Assistant Lighting Designer
Annually since December 2019 | United Methodist Church Boars Head Vile Log Festival Spot Light Operator
Academic Production
Spring 2023 | UofL African American Theatre Program MLK Day Event Light Board Operator
Spring 2023 | UofL Mainstage Production The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Lighting Designer
Spring 2023 | UofL Mainstage Production Fairview Electrics Technician & Light Board Operator
Fall 2022 | UofL Mainstage Production Blood at the Root Light Board Operator & Assistant Lighting Designer
Spring 2021 | UofL #hashtag Assistant Lighting Designer
Spring 2021 | UofL Theatrical Filming The Birds Light Board Operator & Assistant Lighting Designer
Spring 2021 | UofL Streamed Live Theatrical Performance (re)Fashion Assistant Stage Manager
Additional
Approximately Monthly Since February 2024 | Live from Studio 1A Event Manager | Event Coordinator | Light & Sound Engineer | AV Technician | Social Media Manager | Website Manager | Graphic Designer​
December 2023 to Present | Performing Arts Louisville
January 2022 | Stage One Family Theatre Electrics Crew
August 2021 to May 2023 | University of Louisville Theatre Shop Production Team | Electrician | Technician
January 2020 | Hi-Tech Staffing Electrics Crew
Fall 2019 | Kentucky Theater Association Regional High School Competition Volunteer
Fall 2019 | Kentucky Theater Association State Competition Light Board Operator
Skills
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Skilled in operating and maintaining technical equipment, including lighting and sound systems.
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Expertise in creating and executing lighting designs to enhance productions
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Ability to work effectively with team members across various roles, fostering a collaborative environment.
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Ability to lead and train teams, ensuring high performance and adherence to standards.
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Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to understand complex information and utilize that in decision making and problem solving.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and ensure smooth operations.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear and concise interactions with colleagues and customers.
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Adheres to safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
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Confident and decisive, capable of making informed decisions swiftly to drive progress and achieve objectives
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Resourceful problem-solver, adept at identifying issues, developing solutions, and implementing corrective actions.
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Hardworking and driven individual who can follow directions and meet deadlines.
Programs & Software
ETC EOS
Vectorworks
Lightwright
Adobe Premiere Pro
Canva
QLab
Adobe Photoshop
Audacity
Adobe Acrobat
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