This document provides a summary of Rolando J. Garcia's theater experience from 1982 to 1997. It lists his various roles and responsibilities at different theaters, including carpentry, electrics, stagehand duties, and more. His salaries ranged from $6.15 to $14.95 per hour depending on the position and location. The document demonstrates extensive experience in technical theater roles over a period of 15 years.

1. Rolando J. Garcia
7933 Moss Creek Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 351-4724 – rolo911@yahoo.com
Theater Experience:
January 1997 ALEX THEATRE • Glendale, CA
to July 1997 Responsibilities as a Stage Technician included carpentry and electrics as needed on an on-call basis.
Salary: $11.00 hourly.
December 1996 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, LONG BEACH
to July 1997 Responsibilities as Stage Technician included carpentry, electircs and stagehand duties at the Carpenter Center for the
Performing Arts as needed on an on-call basis.
Salary: $14.07 hourly
October 1996 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES - ARTS & LETTERS
to July 1997 Responsibilities as Stage Technician I included carpentry, electrics, stagehand and House Management duties which
involve heavy public contact at the Luckman Center for the Arts and the State Playhouse; dispensing information to the
public regarding events and parking as needed on an on-call basis.
Salary: $14.95 hourly.
December 1994 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS • Cerritos, CA
to July 1997 Responsibilities as Stage Assistant III included electrics, carpentry, and stagehand duties.
Salary: $11.28 hourly.
August 1994 UCLA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS • Los Angeles, CA
to July 1997 Responsibilities as Scene Technician included: electrics, carpentry, stagehand, and light rigging duties in all
performance spaces in the theatre & music departments as well as other non-theatrical venues on campus. Duties also
performed at the Veterans-Wadsworth Theatre. Was initially hired for my hemp rigging experience.
Salary: $12.20 hourly.
December 1983 LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS • La Mirada, CA
to July 1997 Responsibilities included: being assigned the role of Master Carpenter for most performances; Supervise the operation of
the theatre’s single purchase counterweight fly system; Ability to set up lighting and scenery with plots and other working
drawings; ability to operate all of the theatre’s lighting and sound equipment when called upon; stage management of
most single performance events; Assist in building security; File reports on accidents and other incidents; Participate in &
help maintain records of maintenance of all technical equipment; Perform on stage in any production as required; Maintain
good working relations with visiting artists, technicians, producers, fellow staff members, and the public.
Salary: $14.00 hourly.
August 1995 CURTIS THEATRE • Brea, CA
to March 1996 Hired on a temporary basis as a Media Specialist I included supervision of the facility during performances; Set up &
operation of all technical equipment and other supervisorial duties as needed on an on-call basis.
Salary: $14.07 hourly.
September 1988 to GOLDEN STATE CHILDREN’S THEATRE • La Mirada, CA
December 1990 Technical Director for an original children’s musical entitled “Wolftales”. Responsibilities included: Obtaining materials
for the construction of the set; Maintenance of the set; Arrange transportation of the set; Visit each venue prior to load-in
to determine physical limitations of each space and to discuss the show’s requirements; Supervision of all local crews
during load-in, performance, and strike.
Salary: $10.00 hourly.
July 1985 to MUSICAL THEATRE WEST • La Mirada, CA
October 1990 Responsibilities as a Set Carpenter, Rigger, and Audio Technician.
Salary: $10.00 hourly.
December 1983 to LA MIRADA PLAYHOUSE • La Mirada, CA
March 1987 Responsibilities as a Set Carpenter and Stagehand.
Salary: $10.00 hourly.
October 1983 to LONG BEACH CIVIC LIGHT OPERA • Long Beach, CA
February 1990 Responsibilities included: Participation in the construction and operation of all flying scenery as well as special motorized
and flying rigs; Operation of the single purchase counterweight fly system at the Long Beach Terrace Theatre; Was also
responsible for coordinating all flying scenery for a short tour of a production of “Peter Pan “ at the Arlington Theater in
Santa Barbara.
Salary: Negotiated on a per show basis.
June-August SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONSERVATORY THEATRE • Cerritos, CA
1983 Responsibilities as an Electrician, Set Carpenter, Stagehand, and Audio Technician for 4 productions produced that
summer at the La Mirada Theater for the Performing Arts and at the Burnight Center Theatre at Cerritos College.
Salary: $600 for the season.
September 1982 to RIO HONDO COLLEGE COMMUNITY SERVICES • Whittier, CA
June 1983 Held a position entitled Technical Stage Manager. I was responsible for determining the technical needs for Community
Service events in the Wray Theatre and other sites on campus; Hired and staffed for all events; Supervised the operation
of lighting, audio, projection, and other related equipment; Stage Manager for most performances; Oversaw building
security for all events; Responsible for the completion and filing of all paperwork regarding payroll and box office
information; Filed reports on accidents and other incidents.
Salary: $6.15 hourly.