Kyle Pasciutti Design
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February 8th, 2011
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KYLE TOWNES PASCIUTTI
KyleP555@gmail.com • 203-936-7395
EDUCATION
B.A. Degree in Theater, May 2008
The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Concentration in Theater Design, Tech, & Production; Minor in Psychology; graduated cum laude
DESIGN
SCENIC
Co-designed and constructed an 'emergency twelve hour turnaround' pop-out cake for Stacy London to hide in and jump from on the What Not to Wear "In Knead of Style" episode
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, 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 scenic designs at UMass Amherst demonstrating the SketchUp to AutoCAD process to professors, simultaneously helping to develop future curriculum
MASK/PUPPET/COSTUME
Custom designed and fitted 'sock masks' for characters at the 2010 Haunted Isle charity haunt
Product tested new neoprene rubber blend for Critical Coatings for possible use on "fitted" style masks
Designed and created the Audrey II puppets for several productions 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 EFFECTS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
Trained with world renowned makeup and effects artists The Wolfe Brothers (now Evil Twin FX)
Consulted on the films Leave Day, Inter Silent, & Day H in the areas of makeup and special effects
Provided makeup fx and training for numerous events held by charity haunt The Haunted Isle
RELATED
Programmed and cut many varied materials using a Selexx Pal CNC router for projects at Global Scenic Services including custom high-fashion display cases and designs for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo with Robin Williams opening on Broadway in March 2011
Worked for the Yale School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre sound department assisting in areas including: setup, breakdown, rigging, testing, cable creation/repair, organization, and inventory
Promoted to manager at Fright Haven Haunted House after only three days; also performed roles including: prop restoration, animatronics and ride setup, construction, makeup fx, acting, and security
Studied under Obie and Tony Award winning sound designer Robert Kaplowitz in both his Sound Design and Advanced Sound Design classes at UMass Amherst
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
Conceived and developed "touch to sound" converter rig for use in theatrical and live performances
Many varied duties and responsibilities carried out for C.P.F.A. during my thirteen years with them
Designed numerous websites for self, event, and group promotion (HTML, CSS, some Java & Flash)
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