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Shane Erickson

Assistant Designer

Shane Erickson

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Assistance Experience

Shane has assisted Michael Pavelka (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), Zoë Hurwitz (Park Theatre, Mercury Theatre, Sheffield Theatres), TK Hay (Arcola Theatre, Royal Exchange Theatre), Alys Whitehead (Lyric Hammersmith Theatre) and Bret Banakis (The Transport Group). He has also assisted on multiple productions with the Richard Burton Company, Rutgers Theater Company, and Janiec Opera Company.

Training

MA (First Class) in Design for Performance from the Royal Welsh Colleg

Date of graduation

2023-07-07

Region

London
North West
South West
West Midlands
Wales
Scotland

1:24 Model for The Mousetrap
1:24 Model for The Mousetrap  
Drafting for Masculinity Max
Drafting for Masculinity Max  
Arcola Theatre Model Box for Designer TK Hay
Arcola Theatre Model Box for Designer TK Hay  
3D Vectorworks for The Mousetrap
3D Vectorworks for The Mousetrap  
1:25 Banquet Table for Die Fledermaus
1:25 Banquet Table for Die Fledermaus  
1:25 Airplane Seats for Designer Zoë Hurwitz
1:25 Airplane Seats for Designer Zoë Hurwitz  
1:25 Wardrobe for Die Fledermaus
1:25 Wardrobe for Die Fledermaus  
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Assisting Skills

Model Making

  • 1to25 model making
  • 1to50 model making
  • Soldering
  • Mould making and casting
  • Sculpting
  • Painting
  • Creating surfaces and textures
  • 3D Printing

Technical Drawing Skills and CAD Programmes

  • Drafting by hand
  • Vectorworks 2D
  • Vectorworks 3D
  • AutoCAD 2D

Other Computer Software Design Skills

  • Photoshop

Research/Sourcing Skills

  • Period knowledge of costume set and props
  • Basic knowledge of construction methods and materials
  • Ability to put together digital mood boards
  • Prop and costume sourcing
  • Ability to keep track of petty cash

Costume Practical Skills

  • Hand sewing skills
  • Costume Machine sewing skills
  • Costume fitting/alteration

Set and Prop Practical Skills

  • Ability to use workshop machinery
  • Hand sewing skills
  • Carpentry

Experience in different types of performance

  • Plays
  • Opera