Jacob Hodgkin
Technical Director and Theater Manager
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About
Theater and live entertainment professional with six years of experience in lighting, sound, projections, scenic construction, and technical production throughout Maine. Currently serves as Production and Creative Arts Manager at Franco Center in Lewiston. Owns and operates DJ Brothers Entertainment & Rentals.
Brings hands-on construction experience from residential construction and carpentry training. Demonstrates dependability, strong work ethic, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills in fast-paced live entertainment environments.
Experience
Production and Creative Arts Manager at Franco Center (Present)
Oversee sound, lighting, projections, and technical operations for productions and rental events. Coordinate with performers, renters, directors, and production teams while managing equipment, budgets, scheduling, and event logistics.
- Manage scenic construction, projection mapping, and lighting programming
- Handle technical troubleshooting for theatrical productions and large-scale events
Owner and Operator at DJ Brothers Entertainment & Rentals (Present)
Design and manage lighting, sound, staging, and live event production throughout Maine.
Organizer and Director at Haunted Attraction (Annual) (Present)
Organized and directed a large annual haunted attraction during the Halloween season for the past seven years. Manages all aspects of the event with focus on leadership and adaptability.
- Scenic design and prop construction
- Lighting and sound management
- Actor coordination and crowd flow management
- Safety planning and problem-solving in outdoor environment
Technical Production Specialist at Various Maine Theater Productions
Worked on numerous theater productions throughout Maine over the past six years in various technical capacities.
- Lighting design and operation
- Sound management
- Projections
- Scenic construction
- Set building
- Technical troubleshooting
- Production running
- Support from construction through strike
Construction Worker at Residential Construction
Worked in residential construction with hands-on experience in building and construction practices.
Education
Carpentry Training in Carpentry – Lewiston Regional Technical Center
