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Jean Marcouiller
jeanmarcouiller@gmail.com
Qualifications Summary
Highly skilled Theater Professional with extensive experience in Development, Production and Touring of Live Theater including Broadway Musicals and Large Vegas Circus Style shows.
Talent for understanding the Artistic team vision in order to present and implement appropriate technical solutions.
Ability to cross pollinates Architects, Theater Consultants, Theater Builders, Scenic Shops and Stage Hands in order to achieve understanding and completion of projects.
Track record of reliability in delivery of the final product.
Expertise in State of the Art Theater Technologies like Automation, Projections, Lighting and Sound.
Extensive experience in leading Design team, Technical Design and Stage Crews under presure.
Proficient with AutoCAD 2D/3D, Microsoft Projects, Acrobat Professional and Microsoft Office System (including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint®, and Microsoft Outlook®).
Fluent in French and English.
Goals and Objectives
Ready to welcome opportunities of any scopes involving a dynamic team working towards common objectives.
Will welcome challenges in the following field: Creative development, Production Management, Theatre Design, Design Manager, Technical Direction, Theater Consultancies, Project Management.
Professional Experience
Dragone - La Louviere Belgium
VP Production du Dragon 2017 to Present
Architecture and Design February 2015 to Present
jeanmarcouiller@gmail.com
Qualifications Summary
Highly skilled Theater Professional with extensive experience in Development, Production and Touring of Live Theater including Broadway Musicals and Large Vegas Circus Style shows.
Talent for understanding the Artistic team vision in order to present and implement appropriate technical solutions.
Ability to cross pollinates Architects, Theater Consultants, Theater Builders, Scenic Shops and Stage Hands in order to achieve understanding and completion of projects.
Track record of reliability in delivery of the final product.
Expertise in State of the Art Theater Technologies like Automation, Projections, Lighting and Sound.
Extensive experience in leading Design team, Technical Design and Stage Crews under presure.
Proficient with AutoCAD 2D/3D, Microsoft Projects, Acrobat Professional and Microsoft Office System (including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint®, and Microsoft Outlook®).
Fluent in French and English.
Goals and Objectives
Ready to welcome opportunities of any scopes involving a dynamic team working towards common objectives.
Will welcome challenges in the following field: Creative development, Production Management, Theatre Design, Design Manager, Technical Direction, Theater Consultancies, Project Management.
Professional Experience
Dragone - La Louviere Belgium
VP Production du Dragon 2017 to Present
Architecture and Design February 2015 to Present
Theatre Designer, Technical Design and Project Management
Wuxi China Open 2019 (2000 seats)
Wuxi Theme Park Open 2019 (700 seats)
Guangzhou China Open 2019 (2000 seats)
Chendu China Open 2020 (1500 seats)
ChongQuing China Open 2020 (1500 seats)
Associate Theater Designer, Technical Design and Project Management.
Han Show Wuhan Opened 2014 (Live Design Magazine Venue of the year) ,
Dai Show Xishuangbanna Opened 2015 (Live Design Magazine Venue of the year)
La perle Dubai Dubai Opened 2017 (Mondo magazine Theatre of the year)
Executive Production Manager La Perle Dubai 2015 to 2017
Executive Production Manager Dai Show Xishuangbanna China February 2015 October 2015
Executive Production Director Han Show Wuhan China May 2014 to january 2015
·Completion of the production of the 330 MUS$ project under thight deadline and challenging conditions
Franco Dragone Entertainment Group – La Louvière, Belgium
Senior Vice president Show Creation 2013 to February 2015
·In charge of the Creation of all shows or event produced by FDEG including General Creation Coordination, Casting, Pre-visualisation, Illustration, Video Content, Theatre Developement
Director of Technical Design 2010 to 2013
·Lead the Technical Design of new Theatres and the specialised equipment linked to the theatre.
· Lead Dragone Design Development process of the Wuhan Red lantern Theatre from initial concept to details Architectural design,Technical specifications to completion. Architect and Theater Design by Mark Fisher.
Set the thechnical standard of the company to be appliedby the production team
· Lead Dragone Design Development process of the Xishuangbanna Theatre from initial concept to details Architectural design,Technical specifications to completion. Architect and Theater Design by Mark Fisher.
· Lead Dragone Design Development process of the Dubai Al Habtoor Island Theatre from initial concept to details Architectural design,Technical specifications to completion. Theater Design by Jean Rabasse.
Technical Development 2008 to 2010
Lead the Technical development of new projects
Explore new technologies and study their integration into live performances.
Interaction with the various artistic development team members like Architects, Designers, Illustrators, Producers and Management participating in the elaboration of projects including Theater Design, Show Design, Time line and Budget development.
Director of Artistic Development 2008
Serve as Coordinator on various projects under the Artistic Direction of Franco Dragone.
Production Technical Director 2006 to 2007
Recruited to direct the re-structuring of the technical department of Dragone and to lead Theater and Show technical design processes on all projects.
· Recruited and Integrated Technical Coordinators, Project Managers, Drafting and Office personnel of the technical department.
· Lead the technical realization of Corporate Events.
· Participated in Budget and Timeline elaboration aimed at finding new business opportunities.
· Lead Dragone Design Development process of the Macau City of Dream Theater from initial concept to details Architectural design and Technical specifications. Set and Theater Design Michel Crete, Lighting by Luc Lafortune, Sound by Francois Bergeron.
Les Productions du Dragon - Montréal and Las Vegas 2003 to 2005
Coordinator Scenic department / Co-Assistant to the Scenic Designer
Served as Coordinator and Design Assistant for ‘’Le Rêve’’ at Wynn Las Vegas, written and directed by Franco Dragone, Set Design Michel Crete
Participated in the development of all scenic elements from first conceptual ideas to operation under live conditions of an Aqua theater.
· Design brainstorming.
· Coordinated technical design, prototyping, bidding, construction, installation and operation in Montreal and Las Vegas.
· Assured life span resistance of scenic elements under wet conditions.
CDA Productions/ Productions du Dragon - Montréal and Las vegas 2002 to 2003
Scenic Coordinator
Served as Coordinator in the Scenic Department for Céline Dion ‘’A New Day’’ at Ceasar’s Palace Las Vegas, Directed by Franco Dragone, Set design Michel Crete.
· Participate in the research and development of scenic elements including the largest indoor video screen
· Supervision of site installation of all scenic elements.
Great Lakes Scenic Studio - Burlington, Ontario 2001
Project Manager
Served as project manager in a major North American scenery shop catering mainly to the Broadway and Touring market.
· Participate in pricing of projects
· Leading the shop design and construction process.
Broadway and Touring Musical
Last of the Mohicans – Production Carpenter 2000
Marquis Production –Toronto
El Phantasma de la Opera - Production Carpenter 1999
Really Useful group - Mexico
Ragtime - Production Carpenter 1996 to 1999
Livent -Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, US Tour
The Who’s Tommy - Assistant Automation 1996
Mirvish Production - Canadian tour
Crazy For You – Shop carpenter, Assistant Carpenter, Automation Carpenter 1995
Mirvish Production –Toronto
Les Misérables - Head Carpenter 1991,1992
Mirvish Production –Montréal, Canadian tour
Other experiences
· Théâtre du Nouveau Monde – Montréal – Head Electrician 1987-1991
· Member Toronto IASTE Local 58 (1996-2010)
· Member Montreal IATSE Local 56 since 1983
· Free Lance Technical theater work in Montreal and on Tour (1978-1996)
Education and Training
Class of 1979 Theater Program (technical) · CEGEP St Hyacinthe, Québec
References available upon request
·Completion of the production of the 330 MUS$ project under thight deadline and challenging conditions
Franco Dragone Entertainment Group – La Louvière, Belgium
Senior Vice president Show Creation 2013 to February 2015
·In charge of the Creation of all shows or event produced by FDEG including General Creation Coordination, Casting, Pre-visualisation, Illustration, Video Content, Theatre Developement
Director of Technical Design 2010 to 2013
·Lead the Technical Design of new Theatres and the specialised equipment linked to the theatre.
· Lead Dragone Design Development process of the Wuhan Red lantern Theatre from initial concept to details Architectural design,Technical specifications to completion. Architect and Theater Design by Mark Fisher.
Set the thechnical standard of the company to be appliedby the production team
· Lead Dragone Design Development process of the Xishuangbanna Theatre from initial concept to details Architectural design,Technical specifications to completion. Architect and Theater Design by Mark Fisher.
· Lead Dragone Design Development process of the Dubai Al Habtoor Island Theatre from initial concept to details Architectural design,Technical specifications to completion. Theater Design by Jean Rabasse.
Technical Development 2008 to 2010
Lead the Technical development of new projects
Explore new technologies and study their integration into live performances.
Interaction with the various artistic development team members like Architects, Designers, Illustrators, Producers and Management participating in the elaboration of projects including Theater Design, Show Design, Time line and Budget development.
Director of Artistic Development 2008
Serve as Coordinator on various projects under the Artistic Direction of Franco Dragone.
Production Technical Director 2006 to 2007
Recruited to direct the re-structuring of the technical department of Dragone and to lead Theater and Show technical design processes on all projects.
· Recruited and Integrated Technical Coordinators, Project Managers, Drafting and Office personnel of the technical department.
· Lead the technical realization of Corporate Events.
· Participated in Budget and Timeline elaboration aimed at finding new business opportunities.
· Lead Dragone Design Development process of the Macau City of Dream Theater from initial concept to details Architectural design and Technical specifications. Set and Theater Design Michel Crete, Lighting by Luc Lafortune, Sound by Francois Bergeron.
Les Productions du Dragon - Montréal and Las Vegas 2003 to 2005
Coordinator Scenic department / Co-Assistant to the Scenic Designer
Served as Coordinator and Design Assistant for ‘’Le Rêve’’ at Wynn Las Vegas, written and directed by Franco Dragone, Set Design Michel Crete
Participated in the development of all scenic elements from first conceptual ideas to operation under live conditions of an Aqua theater.
· Design brainstorming.
· Coordinated technical design, prototyping, bidding, construction, installation and operation in Montreal and Las Vegas.
· Assured life span resistance of scenic elements under wet conditions.
CDA Productions/ Productions du Dragon - Montréal and Las vegas 2002 to 2003
Scenic Coordinator
Served as Coordinator in the Scenic Department for Céline Dion ‘’A New Day’’ at Ceasar’s Palace Las Vegas, Directed by Franco Dragone, Set design Michel Crete.
· Participate in the research and development of scenic elements including the largest indoor video screen
· Supervision of site installation of all scenic elements.
Great Lakes Scenic Studio - Burlington, Ontario 2001
Project Manager
Served as project manager in a major North American scenery shop catering mainly to the Broadway and Touring market.
· Participate in pricing of projects
· Leading the shop design and construction process.
Broadway and Touring Musical
Last of the Mohicans – Production Carpenter 2000
Marquis Production –Toronto
El Phantasma de la Opera - Production Carpenter 1999
Really Useful group - Mexico
Ragtime - Production Carpenter 1996 to 1999
Livent -Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, US Tour
The Who’s Tommy - Assistant Automation 1996
Mirvish Production - Canadian tour
Crazy For You – Shop carpenter, Assistant Carpenter, Automation Carpenter 1995
Mirvish Production –Toronto
Les Misérables - Head Carpenter 1991,1992
Mirvish Production –Montréal, Canadian tour
Other experiences
· Théâtre du Nouveau Monde – Montréal – Head Electrician 1987-1991
· Member Toronto IASTE Local 58 (1996-2010)
· Member Montreal IATSE Local 56 since 1983
· Free Lance Technical theater work in Montreal and on Tour (1978-1996)
Education and Training
Class of 1979 Theater Program (technical) · CEGEP St Hyacinthe, Québec
References available upon request