Max is a proud queer designer with their work specializing in theatrical and dance productions and lighting design. After finishing the honours production program and lighting design practicum at the University of Winnipeg, they eagerly jumped into the industry taking on work as a lighting technician, Fringe intern and technician, lighting design apprentice at RMTC, completed the Creative Manitoba mentorship program twice as a mentee, has assistant stage managed for the school of contemporary dancers, and is the former technical director of Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers. Some of their most recent credits include: lighting design for PHASE 4.0 produced by Alexandra Elliot Dance, lighting design for Bastard produced by OFUR (Out From Under the Rug), lighting design for Inédit at Théâtre Cercle Molière, Personate, a visual art installation commissioned by Théâtre Cercle Molière, and they are the technician for Art Holm performance series. They have a fierce love for meaningful collaborations, DIY performance art, and absurdism. Max's favorite hobbies are rollerskating, video games, and sipping tea with their friends in frilly dresses!
Alexandra Elliot Dance - PHASE 4.0 (Ellipsis and Conduct) 2023 - Lighting designer
Prairie Theatre Exchange - 2022-2023 - Colin Jackson venue technician
Out From Under the Rug (OFUR) - Bastard 2022 - Lighting designer, show technician
Art Holm Series 2018-present - Stage Manager, Lighting Designer, technician
Creative Manitoba Mentorship Program 2021-2022 - Mentee of Alexandra Elliot
Alexandra Elliot Dance - Ellipsis 2021-2022 - Rehearsal Lighting Designer and consultant
Théâtre Cercle Molière - 2021 - Videographer for archival video
Théâtre Cercle Molière - Inédit 2021 - Lighting Designer
Groundswell - Assistant videographer 2021-2022 - Recording live performances for digital presentation
Prairie Theatre Exchange - 2021-present - Concierge, Usher, Bartender
Videopool- Poolside Gallery- 2021 - Gallery installation technician
Théâtre Cercle Molière - Commissioned Artist 2020 - Commissioned to create a visual installation for the lobby
Gas Station Arts Centre - Summer Intern 2020 - Assisting with maintenance of theatrical equipment, implementing new socially distanced safety procedures
Prairie Theatre Exchange - EXCITING CONSEQUENCES 2020 - Onstage Stage Manager, Camera Operator
Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers 2019-2020 - Technical Director, Production Manager, House Technician
School of Contemporary Dancers 2017-2020 - Assistant Stage Manager
Winnipeg Fringe Festival 2016-2019 - Production intern, Venue technician
Winnipeg Theatre Awards 2018-2019 - Projection Technician
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre - The Cottage 2019 - Apprentice Lighting Designer
University of Winnipeg - Middletown 2019 - Lighting Designer
AA Battery Theatre and Sick + Twisted Theatre - The Threepenny Opera 2019 - Head Electrician, Followspot Operator
Happy/Accidents - AFTER THE CAUSE 2019 - Stage Manager, Production Manager, Lighting Designer
Creative Manitoba - ACI mentorship 2018-2019 - Mentee
Prairie Theatre Exchange 2018 - Stage Manager for Youth Conservatory
University of Winnipeg 2016-2019 - Venue technician