Andrew Schneider

Andrew Schneider

Associate Producer - VC2 at Current TV

Greater Los Angeles Area

Current
  • Creative Coordinator/Collaborator at The Branding Farm
Past
  • Assistant Stage Manager at The Atlanta Opera - Hansel und Gretel
  • Assistant Stage Manager at The Atlanta Opera - Turandot
  • Assistant Stage Manager at Timberlake Playhouse - 2006 Summer Season
  • Assistant Stage Manager at The Atlanta Opera - La Traviata
  • Assistant Stage Manager at The Atlanta Opera - Fidelio
  • Production/Administrative Intern at The Atlanta Opera
  • Assistant Stage Manager at The Atlanta Opera - La Boheme
  • Production Assistant at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
  • Co-Director : "As American As Apple Pie" at That Uppity Theatre Co.
  • Seasonal Stage Manager at Cedar Point Live Entertainment
Education
  • Webster University
Connections
191 connections
Industry
Media Production
Websites

Andrew Schneider’s Summary

Through a broad range of traditional and experimental medias I have experienced all aspects of working in the Arts, Entertainment and Brand Marketing arenas. From experience in both support and leadership roles I have honed skills as a creative problem-solver, motivated team-builder and indispensable collaborator.

I hope to use these skills as a platform to lead and collaborate with others to build a legacy of positive change in the world. I hope to expand my skill sets into more diverse medias and industries.

Andrew Schneider’s Specialties:

branding and identity, project management, team building, stage management, copywriting, design, directing & producing, event coordination, television, entertainment, live events, production


Andrew Schneider’s Experience

  • Creative Coordinator/Collaborator

    The Branding Farm

    (Marketing and Advertising industry)

    2004Present (5 years )

    Collaborating with company's principals and creative team. Concepting, Visual Design, Copywriting, Production and Implementation. Management of daily deadlines, project milestones and content updates.

    Research included optimization techniques for website interactivity, including calls to action, interactive design, and social networking.

  • Associate Producer - Viewer Created Content

    Current TV

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

    March 2008November 2008 (9 months)

    Developing and producing viewer/contributor-sourced documentary content ("pods") for air on Current TV in over 50million homes internationally. Developing programming and new producer relationships, and building a community of ground-breaking media contributors. Developing and producing a pilot season of magazine-style shows predominantly comprised of viewer/contributor-sourced media. Periodically shooting documentary and news footage for air and online distribution. Traveling to film festivals and other gatherings of filmmakers to represent Current and promote the advancement of new media and user generated content in media.

  • Assistant Stage Manager

    The Atlanta Opera

    (Performing Arts industry)

    January 2004March 2008 (4 years 3 months)

    In charge of operations back stage related to performance, including management of talent, scenery, props and crew. Directly responsible for overseeing day to day running of rehearsals and shows, including paperwork, preset, internal cues, and scenic/prop changes as well as other duties during performances (including those related to interaction with the orchestra and performance venue).

  • Assistant Stage Manager - Cold Sassy Tree

    The Atlanta Opera

    (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Performing Arts industry)

    January 2008February 2008 (2 months)

    In charge of operations back stage related to performance, including management of talent, intricate scenery, props and crew. Directly responsible for overseeing day to day running of rehearsals and shows, including paperwork, preset, internal cues, and scenic/prop changes as well as other duties during performances (including those related to interaction with the orchestra and performance venue).

    John de Lancie directing. Arthur Fagen conducting.
    Production Stage Manager - Sherrie Dee Brewer
    Production Manager - Michael Benedict
    Assistant Director - Richard Kagey

  • Assistant Stage Manager

    The Atlanta Opera - Hansel und Gretel

    (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Performing Arts industry)

    October 2007October 2007 (1 month)

    In charge of operations back stage related to performance, including management of talent, puppets, scenery, props and crew. Directly responsible for overseeing day to day running of rehearsals and shows, including paperwork, preset, internal cues, and scenic/prop changes as well as other duties during performances (including those related to interaction with the orchestra and performance venue).

    Basil Twist directing. Yoel Levi conducting.
    Production Stage Manager - Sherrie Dee Brewer
    Interim Production Manager - Kurt Howard
    Assistant Director - Kim Prescott

  • Assistant Stage Manager

    The Atlanta Opera - Turandot

    (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Performing Arts industry)

    August 2007September 2007 (2 months)

    In charge of operations back stage related to performance, including management of talent, scenery, props and crew. Directly responsible for overseeing day to day running of rehearsals and shows, including paperwork, preset, internal cues, and scenic/prop changes as well as other duties during performances (including those related to interaction with the orchestra and performance venue).

    Inagural performance in the new Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center.
    (first performance in a new venue)
    Bliss Hebert directing. Arthur Fagen conducting.
    Production Stage Manager - Sherrie Dee Brewer
    Interim Production Manager - Kurt Howard

  • Assistant Stage Manager

    Timberlake Playhouse - 2006 Summer Season

    (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Performing Arts industry)

    April 2006August 2006 (5 months)

    In charge of operations back stage related to performance, including management of talent, scenery, costumes and properties. Directly responsible for overseeing day to day running of shows, including preset, internal cues, and scene changes as well as other duties during performances.

    Also responsible for Stage Managing the children's show, "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe."

  • Assistant Stage Manager

    The Atlanta Opera - La Traviata

    (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Performing Arts industry)

    August 2005October 2005 (3 months)

    In charge of operations back stage related to performance, including management of talent and costumes. Directly responsible for overseeing day to day running of rehearsals and shows, including paperwork, preset, all internal cues (stage right), and scenic/costume changes as well as other duties during performances (including those related to management of the orchestra).

    First production under new General Director, Dennis Hanthorn. Rhoda Levine directing. Arthur Fagen conducting. Production Stage Manager - Carmen Sanchez. Assistant Director - Tomer Zvulun.

  • Assistant Stage Manager

    The Atlanta Opera - Fidelio

    (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Performing Arts industry)

    April 2005April 2005 (1 month)

    In charge of operations back stage related to performance, including management of talent and costumes. Directly responsible for overseeing day to day running of rehearsals and shows, including paperwork, preset, all internal cues (stage right), and scenic/costume changes as well as other duties during performances (including those related to management of the orchestra).

    Artistic Director William Fred Scott's farewell production. Lorna Haywood directing. William Fred Scott conducting. Production Stage Manager - Meredith O'Sullivan.

  • Production/Administrative Intern

    The Atlanta Opera

    (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Performing Arts industry)

    January 2005April 2005 (4 months)

    Internship focused on opera stage management as well as the general running of an opera company. Diverse duties included addition stage management support on mainstage productions, as well as swing/substitute stage management on a touring opera for children. Administrative office duties included preparation of budget materials, coordinating auditions, and generally assisting all heads of Departments in Production, Education, Company Management and Artistic Administration.

  • Assistant Stage Manager

    The Atlanta Opera - La Boheme

    (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Performing Arts industry)

    January 2005February 2005 (2 months)

    Additional Stage Management Support. Performance duties including preset and internal cuing (stage left).

    Bliss Hebert directing. Ward Holmquist conducting. Production Stage Manager - Meredith O'Sullivan.

  • Production Assistant

    Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

    (Non-Profit; Entertainment industry)

    20042004 (less than a year)

    Assisted the Stage Management team of "The Importance of Being Earnest."

  • Co-Director : "As American As Apple Pie"

    That Uppity Theatre Co.

    (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Performing Arts industry)

    20042004 (less than a year)

    Junior of a Trio of directors who collaborated with an ensemble of non-actors to tell eachothers stories as glbtq youth and the parents of qlbgt youth.

  • Seasonal Stage Manager

    Cedar Point Live Entertainment

    (Media Production industry)

    20032003 (less than a year)

    I consider this my first professional stage management gig. For its second summer season I stage managed Cedar Point Theme Park's Ice Show: "Snoopy ROCKS! on Ice." I supervised a cast of 20 figure skaters, Crew of 20 ice-stagehands and dressers, and a team of 7 ushers in running between 4 and 6 shows per day, 4 and 6 childrens pre-shows, and several daily Peanuts character appearances on the park grounds.


Andrew Schneider’s Education

  • Webster University

    BFA , Theatre , 20022006

    Activities and Societies:
    Student Government Association (Fine Arts Senator)

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Growing American Youth

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  •    Animation, Media & Entertainment
  •    IPTV Internet Video Broadcast
  •    Photo, Film and Television

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