KYLE TOWNES PASCIUTTI
KyleP555@Gmail.com • 203-314-2259 • @KyleP555
EDUCATION
B.A. Degree in Theater, May 2008
The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Concentration in Theater Design & Tech; Minored in Psychology; graduated cum laude
DESIGN
Scenic
Worked two years successively as Set Designer, Technical Director, and Head of Build Crew for Comedy l0l on Return to the Forbidden Planet, and Dracula: The Musical?
Designed and constructed artistically inspired sets for a production of Nicky Silver’s Raised in Captivity
Completed graduate level work as part of a simulated scenic design team for The Reincarnation of Jamie Brown, and A Christmas Carol, the two main-stage season shows at UMass Amherst
Generated 3D AutoCAD and SketchUp models of the UMass Amherst theatrical performance spaces
Created parallel models of then current season performance designs at UMass Amherst demonstrating the SketchUp process to professors and staff, simultaneously helping to develop future curriculum
Sound
Worked for the Yale School of Drama sound department assisting in areas including: setup, breakdown, rigging, testing, repair, organization, and inventory
Studied under Obie Award winning sound designer Robert Kaplowitz in both his Sound Design and Advanced Sound Design Classes at UMass Amherst
Conceived and developed “touch to sound” converter rig for use in theatrical and live performances
Designed, implemented, and live mixed 24 channel wired and wireless indoor and outdoor audio systems for both adult and youth shows for C.P.F.A. (Cheshire Performing and Fine Arts) for two years
Ran sound board and effects for the UMass Amherst productions of Romeo & Juliet and House of Desires
Mask/Puppet/Costume
Product tested new neoprene rubber blend for Critical Coatings for possible use on fitted masks
Designed and created Audrey II puppets for The Brookfield Theatre production of Little Shop of Horrors
Created custom mask for Connecticut Style’s 2009 Halloween episode (on WTNH News Channel 8)
Designed and created numerous commissioned scale costumes of ‘Stay Puft’ character from Ghostbusters
Makeup/Special Effects
Trained with world renowned makeup and effects artists The Wolfe Brothers (now Evil Twin FX)
Consulted on the concept student film Day H in the areas of makeup and special effects
RELATED
Promoted to manager at Fright Haven Haunted House after only three days; also performed roles including: prop setup and restoration, animatronics and ride setup, construction, acting, and security
Many varied duties and responsibilities carried out for C.P.F.A. during my thirteen years with them
Provided technical and creative support for numerous UMass Theater productions including: Angels in America, House of Desires, Romeo and Juliet, A Christmas Carol, Pest Control, and others
Established home computer business to service, repair, maintain and upgrade client’s computers; also provided one-on-one tutoring services for clients teaching them basic computer programs and skills
Designed numerous websites for self, event, and group promotion (HTML, CSS, some Java & Flash)
References and Transcripts available upon request
Portfolio available at: KylePasciutti.com or in print by request
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