1. Barry Friedman
856-433-0989
soundguynj@gmail.com
Proficient Audio Engineer FOH/MON – Technical Director-Stage Technician
A versatile and well-rounded theatrical stage technician with extensive experience in audio, and basic scenic
carpentry. Skilled in the operation of both analog and digital audio consoles, wireless microphones, and a
variety of different types of speaker systems. Known for leading and supervising stagehands with different
skillsets and abilities. Possesses strong organizational skills with the ability to motivate others and solve problems
as they arise. Completely familiar with the advancing of shows into a theater and coordinating with the
venue’s Technical Managment assuring that the technical needs of the tour are met to the best of the ability
of the local theater.
EMPLOYMENT
TOURS
• “Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story 2016 National Tour” (Bus and Truck)
Technical Supervisor - Trained and prepared the 2016 crew for the upcoming tour. Worked with, and
taught the crew the proper safety procedures for load-in, setup load-out, strike, and loading of the
truck. Work with the touring crew from first technical rehearsal through to their second stop on the tour.
• “Flashdance The Musical” 2015 National Tour (Bus and Truck)
Lead Audio/A1 – Advanced each show with the venues lead Audio Tech or Technical Director and
reported that information to Show TD. Responsible for over seeing and leading local audio crew for
the load-in and setup of all carried audio and video cueing system equipment. Maintained that
equipment as need, including line array, amp racks, flown monitors, digital snakes and console,
wireless microphones, video monitors, and cameras, Mixed show on a daily basis, triggering QLab cues
while working from script. Supervised the strike and load-out of all audio related gear.
• “Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story 2015 National Tour” (Bus and Truck)
Assistant Technical Director – Working directly with the local crew of 10 at each venue, supervised load
in and setup of the complete set. Oversaw unloading of truck, erecting a 24’ W X 15’ H all steel set.
Maintained a safe work environment at all times, worked with local IATSE labor steward so as to adhere
to labor time schedules and restrictions. Trained local running crew for the day’s show, and supervised
the strike of set.
• “Sweet Charity” 2014 National Tour (Bus and Truck)
Lead Audio/A1 – Responsible for advancing show with each venue’s Technical Director insuring that
the venue’s audio system will interface with the equipment that was being carried by the tour.
Maintained complete audio system being carried by tour, which included speakers, amps, snakes,
console, and wireless microphones.
• “Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story” 2013/2014 National Tour (Fly and Truck)
Lead Audio/A1 – Responsible for advancing show in each venue as it pertained to the audio portion of
the show. This included locating local cross rental equipment as needed for certain locations.
Supervised load-in setup of equipment, mixed the show, fired QLab cues, and supervised the strike and
load out
REGIONAL
2010 – 2015 Production Manager/Special Projects Manager, Concert Quality
Direct contact for clients producing, live music, corporate events, and live theater. Coordinate and advance
technical needs, required by the artists to present a complete performance. Acted as FOH Engineer on most
events.

2. 2004-2009 Project/Production Manager/FOH, Upstage Right Productions Inc.
Designed and implemented audio/ visual systems needed for live corporate events. Advanced
technical needs of event as the project was in its development stage
2000-2004 Project/Production Manager/Lead Engineer, Starlite Productions
Responsible from conception of event, to conclusion. Worked with client developing concepts.
Arranged for labor calls, cross rentals, trucking, staging, back line, and any other audio/staging needs
as per artist’s technical rider
NOTABLE ACTS
MUSIC
• David Crosby – Front of House
Engineer
• Kenny Loggins – Local
Project/Production Manager
• Ian Anderson – Systems Manager
• Peter Frampton – Local
Project/Production Manager
• Huey Lewis and the News – Local
Project/Production Manager
• Michael Bolton - Sound Systems
Manager
• Tony Orlando – Monitor Engineer
• Mandy Patintkin- Local Crew Chief
COMEDIANS
• Steven Wright – Project/Production
Manager/ Front of House Engineer
• Alan King – Technical Director/ Front
of House Engineer
• Rita Rudner – Technical Director/
• Joan Rivers – Technical Director / Front
of House Engineer
• Robert Klein – Technical Director/ Front
of House Engineer
Front of House Engineer
MUSICAL THEATER
• Les Miserables (Cumberland County
College, New Jersey) - Sound
Designer/Operator
• Into the Woods (Rowan
University, Glassboro, New Jersey) -
Sound Designer/Operator
• Hello Dolly – Sound
Designer/Operator/Technical
Director
• Guys and Dolls - Technical Director
• Bye Bye Birdie - Technical Director
• Carousel – Lighting Operator
• The Sound of Music – Technical
Director
• Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dream Coat – Sound
Designer/Operator (Lenape
PAC, Marlton, NJ)
• A Chorus Line – Sound Designer/
Operator (Lenape PAC, Marlton,
NJ)
• Camelot - Sound Designer/
Operator
• Fiddler on the Roof - Scenic
Designer/ Technical Director
• The King and I - Scenic Designer/
Technical Director
• The Music Man – Stage Manager
• West Side Story – Sound
Designer/Operator
• Oliver - Sound Designer/Operator
EDUCATION
1974-1977 Cherry Hill High School West
1977-1980 Rutgers University (Theater Arts)
REFERENCES
Craig Mowery 802-272-0384
Jeff Waluch 847-445-7316
Steve Steiner 732-644-6834
Casey Nellis 716-969-3173