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Rachel Van Namen
DES MOINES METRO OPERA
Assistant Shop Supervisor
2022: 50th Anniversary Season
Assisted with drafting and floor management of the construction & modification of scenic pieces for 3 operas run in rep; led the build for the second stage opera (American Apollo); and supported stage crew for load-ins and notes when needed

Technical Director: Natalie Hining
PORGY & BESS
Director:  Tazewell Thompson 
Scenic Design: R. Keith Brumley
Show Stills: Duane Tinkey
Photo by: Jen Golay
Photo by: Jen Golay
Laminated sheets of homasote were then cut into bricks to surround the playing circle.
Laminated sheets of homasote were then cut into bricks to surround the playing circle.
Utilized biscuit joiner to build doors and windows.
Utilized biscuit joiner to build doors and windows.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Director:  Chas Rader-Shieber 
Scenic Design: Jacob A. Climer
Show Stills: Duane Tinkey
Drafts
Built custom platforms to fit the space.
Built custom platforms to fit the space.
Worked with paint department to create "foliage walls" (drafting linked above).
Worked with paint department to create "foliage walls" (drafting linked above).
A THOUSAND ACRES
Director:  Kristine McIntyre
Scenic Design:  Luke Cantarella
Show Stills: Duane Tinkey
Built organic shaped platforms to extend the main deck.
Built organic shaped platforms to extend the main deck.
Installed automation deck for tracking units run by Creative Conners' Pushsticks.
Installed automation deck for tracking units run by Creative Conners' Pushsticks.
Manufactured garage door pulley system for four doors.
Manufactured garage door pulley system for four doors.
Built custom cabinet for kitchen wagon.
Built custom cabinet for kitchen wagon.
Built custom cabinet for kitchen wagon.
Built custom cabinet for kitchen wagon.
AMERICAN APOLLO
Director:  Kamille Howard
Scenic Design:  Calvin Stara
Show Stills: Duane Tinkey