SUMMARY

I am Beau Gavin, a 25 yr old Non-binary Lesbian and artist/creator, and I’m pursuing work in costume construction and/or illustration/design. I’m a San Diego State University Alumni, Class of 2020, who graduated with a degree in Theater Design and Technology and a minor in Studio Art.  I enjoy volunteering my time with smaller theatre companies, offering my skills in costume construction and design, and, in my spare time at home, I build costumes/props and draw on commission or for myself.  I’m incredibly passionate about what I do and I'm looking for positions where I can gain more professional guidance while continuing to confidently do what I love.

PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
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James and the Giant Peach — San Diego State University
Spring 2019

• Volunteered as a puppet fabricator in the costume shop, building 18 seagull puppets based on a sketch by the designer Brooke Kesler, as well as doing paper mache on sculpts for the 10 insect puppets.

• Worked as a volunteer in the set workshop doing jobs like sewing curtains and preparing for track systems.

• ​During the run of the show, I was designated by Teri Tavares as a leader for the dressing/wardrobe team and applied wigs/styled hair with the guidance of Peter Herman.

The Producers — Moonlight Theater, Vista CA
June 2019

• Worked as a dresser for a few of the leads and the female ensemble

• Employed by the City of Vista

She Loves Me — San Diego State University
Fall 2019

• Worked as a fly operator for the majority of the show

• Handled and set out props

• Prepared the stage for the next performance, both before and after the show

Homecoming — Turnkey Theatre
Summer 2020

• Researched and budgeted out basic props

• Designed and built unique props for the test run of Homecoming

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE

The Magnolia, El Cajon — Live Nation
Sept 2019 - Current

• Merch - Selling goods and calculating the final sales revenue for the tour

• Wardrobe - Taking care of the tours clothing/costumes and making sure it’s ready for when they hit the stage, as well as being responsible for quick changes

• Stagehand - loading shows in and out, working as a team to set up the staging and lighting for the performance

The Observatory, North Park — Live Nation
Sept 2021 - Current

• Merch - Selling goods and calculating the final sales revenue for the tour

House of Blues, Downtown San Diego — Live Nation
Sept 2021 - Current

• Merch - Selling goods and calculating the final sales revenue for the tour

Sycuan Casino and Resort, El Cajon 
Sept 2021 - Current

• Merch - Selling goods and calculating the final sales revenue for the tour

GRAPHIC DESIGN/ILLUSTRATION

Homecoming — Turnkey Theatre
Summer 2020/Winter 2021

• Summer 2020 - Designed and built/painted unique props for the test run

• Winter 2021 - Designed a digital, print-friendly version of the previous prop that could be easily reproduced on a fold-up board for the public launch

Passion: A Ketuvim Play — Turnkey Theatre
Spring 2021

• In charge of sourcing physical props

• Lead graphic designer for custom props (handwrote 10 scrolls to be read alongside audio)

EDUCATION
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San Diego State University, San Diego CA — Current Student, achieving a degree in Theater Design & Tech
​Sept 2015 - May 2020
I’ve graduated from SDSU with a major in Design & Technology in Theater in Film with an emphasis in costume construction, as well as a minor in studio arts.  I’ve worked on several productions for the SDSU theater department, including building costumes and puppets, building set pieces, hanging lights, running as a part of a dress crew, and working as a fly operator.  I’ve also taken multiple courses in leadership, so I know not only how to work well with people from different backgrounds, but how to lead a team if I need to.

SKILLS