Martin Alan Dallago

Curriculum Vitae

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Education

 

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Graduated in 1987.

Master of Fine Arts in Theatrical Design, Scenic Design Emphasis.

 

Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA. Graduated in 1983.

Bachelor of Science in Physics with a Math minor.

 

Employment​

June 2022 to Present:                 Technical Director of Production 

Scenery First, Inc., Sharon Hill, PA

Drafts and executes theatrical and display designs for the cruise ship, museum, event and display industries. Responsible for a full time crew of eight Carpenters and Welders, purchasing, planning, coordination, drafting, and fabrication.

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August 2014 to June 2022:          Associate Professor, Production Manager

West Chester University, Department of Theatre and Dance. West Chester, PA

Teaching duties include teaching a full course load, mentoring and advising students. Production responsibilities include season planning, room use, tracking a $100,000 production budget, organization of spaces, designing, personnel and assets for seven productions

 

June 2005 to July 2014:         Detail Designer, Shop Foreman, Draftsman

Scenery First, Inc., Sharon Hill, PA

Created theatrical scenery for Philadelphia theaters, the cruise ship industry, as well as other clients. Responsible for a full time crew of eight Carpenters and Welders, purchasing, planning, coordination, drafting, installation and fabrication.

 

August 2004 to May 2005:      Assistant Professor, Technical Director

West Chester University, Department of Theatre and Dance. West Chester, PA

Taught two classes each semester. Duties included technical direction and production management of two theaters within a department of 100 plus students. Responsible for scenic, lighting, sound and properties of six productions.

 

July 2003 to July 2004:           Associate Chairperson, Head of the MFA Design Program for Theater, Assistant Professor (Special Appointment Faculty) of Stage Management, Technology and Design

Temple University, Department of Theater, Philadelphia, PA

 

July 2001 to June 2003:         Head of the MFA Design Program for Theater, Assistant Professor (Special Appointment Faculty) of Stage Management, Technology and Design

 Temple University, Department of Theater, Philadelphia, PA

 

July 2000 to June 2001:         Chairperson, Assistant Professor (Dean’s Appointment) of Stage Management, Technology and Design

Temple University, Department of Theater, Philadelphia, PA

 

August 1999 to June 2000:     Assistant Professor (Dean’s Appointment) of Stage Management and Technology

Temple University, Department of Theater, Philadelphia, PA

 

September 1998 to July 1999: Technical Director

Temple University, Department of Theater, Philadelphia, PA

 

February 1994 to August 1998: Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter, Welder

Scenery First, Inc. in Folcroft, PA

 

September 1995 to May 1996 & September 1996 to March 1997:

Technical Director

Delaware Theatre Company, Wilmington, DE

 

May 1995 to August 1995 & May 1994 to September 1994:

Technical Director

Totem Pole Playhouse, Caledonia State Park, PA

 

March 1988 to February 1994: Lead Designer and Technical Director

Design Imagery, Inc. Atlantic City, NJ

 

July 1987 to March 1988:       Technical Director

Lily Langtry Theater, King of Prussia, PA

 

July 1986 to August 1986 & July 1985 to August 1985:

Stage Manager

MS Holiday of Carnival Cruise Lines, Miami, FL

 

January 1985 to December 1985: Teaching Assistant while a graduate student

Temple University, Department of Theater, Philadelphia, PA

 

June 1983 to September 1984: Stage Manager

Encore Dinner Theater, Glen Mills, PA.

 

Advising and Mentorship

 

Mentoring stage management students: Jennifer Goodwin, Katie Uleau, Chelsea Barnett, Lauren Grannetino, Kristen Wettstein*, Lauren Tetlow*, Emily Baker, Grace Cowley, Julie Peterson, Kiara Horsey, Anton Patriarca, Maria Carroll**, Taylor Mattes, Marissa Brewer along with their assistant stage mangers.

   * Kristen and Lauren both received the KCACTF Region II Honorable Mention for Stage Management Excellence Award

   ** Maria received a commendation from KCACTF, Region II

Mentoring of scenic artist students:  Carly Williams and Liz Gambino

Mentoring scenic design and properties students: Carly Williams, Maria Monachino

Mentoring lighting design students: Nate Hart*, Lauren Tetlow

   * Nate received the Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas Award for Lighting Design and the KCACTF Award for Theatrical Design Excellence in Lighting Design - National Award

Advising: Emily Baker, Charlotte Bender, Rachel Borczuch, David Capone, Mariya Dewar, Elizabeth Gleason, Sean Kennedy, Genevieve Kull, Chris Mancaruso, Taylor Mattes, Anton Patriarca, Kyle Sheridan, Emma Trapp and Kristen Wettstein.

Academic Experience

 

 

At West Chester University 2004-2005 & from 2014 to 2022)

   Production Manager for the Department of Theatre and Dance

Duties include: assigning student, faculty and guests to production positions, monitoring student assignments for THA200, setting, tracking and maintaining the University Theatre budget, creating and maintaining the production calendar including rehearsal, technical, dress and show dates for all users, coordination with Convention Services with outside rentals, schedule and run production meetings, oversee departmental productions (including KCACTF respondents, photo calls, video shoots and special events), supervision of the stage managers and dramaturges for each production, manage and develop the advertising imagery for each theatrical production, contracting, negotiation and recommendation of hiring of guest artists, creation of the programs, promotional text and images, development of the content for brochure and other printed or web based imagery, record keeping of faculty requests for capital and technology requests and tracking audience attendance.

 

As part of the Department of Theatre and Dance’s production of Berlin to Broadway in 2018, I produced the show off campus at the uptown Theater in West Chester, PA and at L’ Etage in Philadelphia, PA as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.

 

   Theatre Survey (Theatre 100)

   Introduction to Theatre (Theatre 101)

   Script Analysis (Theatre 113)

   Theatre Practicum (Theatre 200) Made major revisions on the structure of the class.

   Theatrical Properties (Theatre 214)

   Career Preparation (Theatre 300)

   Staging Architecture and the Decorative Arts (Theatre 320) First time offered in the department. Created syllabus and content for the class

   Stage Management (Theatre 414) Made major revisions on the structure of the class.

   Stagecraft (Technical Production) (Theatre 104)

   Advanced Technical Production (Theatre 208)

   Theatre Management (Theatre 399) First time offered in the department. Created syllabus and content for the class

 

At Temple University: (1999-2004)

    Advanced Technical Practice (Theater 341, Theater 440)

    Advanced Technical Practice II (Theater 441)

    Creativity (Theater 119)

    Principles of Design (Theater 243)

    Production Practicum (Theater 100, Theater 101)

    Technical Theater (Theater 041)

    Seminar in Technical Production (Theater 641)

    Scenic Design (guest Lecturer at Temple University)

    Stage Management (Theater 246)

    Independent Study in Technical Direction (Theater 391 / Theater 941)

    Independent Study in Scenic Painting (Theater 941)

    Independent Study in Stage Management (Theater 391)

    Independent Study in Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD) (Theater 391/ 941)

    Merit Award for Teaching at Temple University 1999-2000

    Merit Award for Teaching at Temple University 2000-2001

    Merit Award for Teaching at Temple University 2001-2002

University Service

 

 

West Chester University: College and University Service

   Production Manager of the President’s State of the University Address (2016, 2017, 2018)

   Member of the Faculty Advisory Committee for the College of Arts & Humanities (Spring 2016

         to present)

   Co-Chair of the Survey Committee for New Faculty Orientation (Fall 2016 to 2022)

   Member of the Binder Subcommittee for New Faculty Orientation (Fall 2017 to 2022)

   Faculty Advisor for Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity (Fall 2015 to 2018)

 

West Chester University: Departmental Service

   Chair of the Design and Production Faculty Committee (2014 to 2022)

   Chair of the Exploratory Curriculum Committee (2018 to 2022)

   Chair of the Staff Search Committee (2014-2015 and 2015-2016, 2016-2017)

   Member of the Season Selection Committee (2018 to 2022)

   Advisor for Alpha Psi Omega - Rho Mu Cast (Fall 2105 to 2022)

   Sustainability Ambassador for West Chester University Sustainability Council (2014 to 2017)

   Marketing and Advertising Committee (2014 to 2022)

   New Faculty Orientation Committee (2014 to 2022)

   KCACTF Festival Planning Committee (2014 to 2015)

   Season Planning Committee for the Department of Theatre and Dance (2014 to present) (Chair of committee from 2018)

   High School Theatre Festival committee for the DTD (2014 to 2022)

   Architectural Space Planning Committee for the Theatre Department (2005)

 

Temple University

   Associate Chairperson of the Theater Department (July 2003 to July 2004)

   Head of the Graduate Design Program (September 2001 to July 2004)

   Interim Chair of the Theater Department (2000-2001 Academic Year)

   Advisor to the Stage Management Program (September 1999 to July 2004)

   Steward of Theater Department Production Budget (September 1999 to July 2004)

   Steward of the GAF Budget for the Theater Department (September 1999 to July 2004)

   Bell / Verizon Chair Search Committee (September 2003-04)

   Operations (now Technology Planning) Committee (September 1999 to July 2004, Co-Chair 1999-2000)

   Workload Subcommittee for the Arts (Fall 2003 to July 2004)

   Graduate Policy Committee of the School of Communication and Theater (September 2001 to July 2004)

   Assistance with Theater Department Undergraduate recruiting (September 2000 to July 2004)

   Theater Department Executive Committee (September 1999 to July 2004)

   Board Member of the General Activities Fund Committee (September 1999 to July 2004)

   Adjunct Publicity Director for the Theater Department (July 2003 to September 2003)

   Joe First Media Center Atrium sub-committee (Fall 2001)

   Theater Department ad-hoc committee on the Directing Emphasis (Spring 2001)

   Chair of Assistant Technical Director Search Committee (Spring 2000)

   Chair of the Technical Director Search Committee (Summer 2000)

   Steward of Theater Department Academic Budget (2000-2001 Academic Year)

   School of Communications and Theater Academic Planning Committee (2000-2001 Academic Year)

   TUCC Operations Committee (1999-2000 Academic Year)

   Tomlinson Hall Restoration / Addition Committee (1998-2000 Academic Year).

 

Presentations

 

 

KCACTF, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Indiana, PA                January 2018

            Stage Managing without a script:  methods of non-traditional stage management.

 

High School Theatre Festival, West Chester University, PA                                            

March 2017

            Introduction to stage management workshop.

 

KCACTF, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, West Chester, PA      January 2017

            Stage Management roundtable

 

USITT, United States Institute for Technical Theatre, Salt Lake City                           

March 2016

            Resume Doctor

 

Bucks County Community College, PA                                                                

Spring 2002

Guest Lecturer on Scenic Design and Production (for Professor Helen Weiss)

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Professional Development

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Position

   Co-Chair of Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region II 2021-2022

   Co-Vice Chair of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region II 2020-2021

   Co-Vice Chair for Design / Technology / Management of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region II 2017-2019

 

Conferences Attended

   KCACTF Region II Conference

 January 2015,  2016 (Hosted),  2017,  2018,  2019,  2020, 2021, 2022

   USITT National Conference, March 2015, March 2016

   RECAP Conference, May 2015, May 2016, May 2017, May 2018

   ISTE Conference June 2015

   USITT Chesapeake Region Conference Spring 2004 (Hosted)

 

Featured Media Photographs of design or technical work.

   Philadelphia Inquirer, April 2013, Photographs of ‘KidZooU’ exhibits.

   Entertainment Design (ED), Special Supplement, November 2000, pages 2 and 3.

   Theater Communications International (TCI), February 1997, page 8.

   ‘The Press’ Newspaper, May 22, 1993, page 1.

   Atlantic County Journal, September 12, 1991, page 11.

   Architectural Records Interiors, 1986, pages 90 to 93.

 

 

 

 

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