Education:
`Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering, Cornell University, 1986
`Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Cornell University, 1985
`Professional Registrations and Certifications:
`Professional Engineer: New York #067163, 1990; Florida #59789, 2003; Idaho #13185, 2008;
`Iowa #20250, 2011; Wyoming #12607, 2010; Montana #20095,
`Professional Structural Engineer: Nevada #010110, 1996; Utah #188525-2203,1992; Illinois #081-
`006019, 2003; Hawaii #13502, 2009;
`Structural Engineering Certification Board, 2006
`International Code Council – Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspector, 2013
`Professional Societies and Affiliations:
`PLASA North America, Rigging Working Group Member
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`Performer Flying Task Group, Chairman; Temporary Structures Task Group
`American Society of Civil Engineers
`Structural Engineers Association of New York, Director 2003-2005
`Village of Briarcliff Planning Board, 2004-2009
`Cornell Society of Engineers
`Cornell Alumni Association, Delta Kappa Epsilon
`Awards:
`2013 PLASA North American Regional Board - Frank Stewart Volunteer of the Year Award (E1.21
`Task Group)
`Presentations and Publications:
`(cid:120) Author of “Structural Behavior” chapter in Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century, Ed. Bill
`Sapsis. Focal Press, 2015.
`“Emerging Standard for Aerial Performance Rigging,” 2014 Circus Educators Conference,
`Montreal, QC, August 31, 2014.
`Task Group Member of Plasa North America Rigging Working Group, which authored “ANSI
`E1.21-2013: Entertainment Technology - Temporary Ground-Supported Structures Used for
`Technical Production of Outdoor Entertainment Events,” December 19, 2013. (Note:
`International Code Council will include reference to ANSI E1.21 in the 2015 edition of the
`International Fire Code.)
`“Alternative Theatre Career Paths: Engineering” Panelist at United States Institute for Theatre
`Technology Conference, Delta Center, Milwaukee, WI, March 20, 2013.
`(cid:120) Guest Lecturer to Technical Theater Students, Yale University, New Haven, CT, November 28,
`2012.
`(cid:120) Co-Presented “Restoration of Pre-Depression Era Theaters”, 2012 North American Theater
`Engineering and Architecture Conference (NATEAC), New York, New York, July 22, 2012
`Plasa North America “Rock Our World” Awards Judge, 2012.
`“Temporary Structures Need Wind-Load Standards” Engineering News-Record, October 23,
`2008.
`“Envision Staging-A Mighty Wind (Load),” Live Design, Page 26, October 2008.
`“Structural Issues in a Motorized World” Panelist at North American Theater Engineering and
`Architecture Conference, Pace University, New York, New York, July 20, 2008.
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`“Lightweight Entertainment Structures” Guest Lecturer, Lightweight Structures Class at New
`Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, March 27, 2006.
`“Entertainment Engineering” lecture presented at the Fall 2003, New York State Engineering
`Technology Association Conference at New York City College of Technology, November 6,
`2003.
`“Tree Sculpture Engineering,” Architecture Week Online Magazine, Page B1.1, February 13,
`2002.
`“Structural Engineering for Theater,” Guest Lecturer for Theater Technology II, Class at Purchase
`College, SUNY, Purchase, NY, each April 2001 through 2013.
`“Entertainment Engineering” Guest Lecturer, CEE 602 Seminar and Freshman Introductory
`Seminar, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, October 4, 2001.
`“Design of Entertainment Devices and Structures,” Lecture Presented at the Annual National
`Convention, American Society of Civil Engineers, Student Chapters Session, October 23, 1995.
`“Design of Entertainment Devices and Structures,” Lecture Presented at the Annual Meeting,
`LDS Engineering Department, May 19, 1995.
`“Steel Roller Coasters,” Lecture Presented at the Monthly Member Meeting, Structural Engineers
`Association of Utah, March 16, 1995.
`“Reply to Technical Question: Base Plate Design for Wide Flange Subjected to Axial and
`Bending Forces,” Structural Engineering Forum, March 1995.
`“Design of Roller Coasters,” Computer Technology for Structural Engineers EXPO. Structural
`Engineers Association of Texas, Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter, October 13, 1994.
`“Design of Entertainment Devices and Structures,” Lecture Presented at the Annual Meeting,
`LDS Engineering Department, May 19, 1995.
`“Steel Roller Coasters,” Lecture Presented at the Monthly Member Meeting, Structural Engineers
`Association of Utah, March 16, 1995.
`“Reply to Technical Question: Base Plate Design for Wide Flange Subjected to Axial and
`Bending Forces,” Structural Engineering Forum, March 1995.
`“Design of Roller Coasters,” Computer Technology for Structural Engineers EXPO. Structural
`Engineers Association of Texas, Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter, October 13, 1994.
`Experience:
`Mr. Gorlin is a civil/structural engineer with over 27 years of experience in the areas of structural
`analysis and design of scenic, entertainment and amusement structures, staging, rigging, buildings,
`show action equipment, and other frameworks. Responsibilities include management of division,
`engineering design, manual and computerized analysis, project development and coordination,
`client relations, detailing, shop drawing review, field inspections, field investigations, review of
`code requirements, and specifications writing. He is familiar with local requirements in many
`national and international environments. Representative assignments include:
`THEATERS
`• Metropolitan Opera; New York, NY; for Met Opera and Stage Technologies; Project Manager
`for multiple phase rigging renovation project: assess lighting bridges and batten winch system;
`add custom racks for spot line dead haul winches; add new custom loft and mule blocks;
`evaluate gridiron.
`• Winter Garden Theater; New York, NY; for The Shubert Organization; Project Manager of
`structural engineering for restoration of a Landmark-designated Manhattan theatre. Provided site
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`investigations of existing conditions and site observations of completed work. Major work
`included roof alterations and reconstruction, basement egress expansion through rock, new
`stage floor, new office floor, marquee and billboard anchorage reinforcing, and new large
`equipment dunnage.
`• San Francisco Opera; San Francisco, CA; for Stage Technologies; Project Manager for multiple
`phase rigging renovation project: replace select headblocks; improve wire rope rigging
`management and alignment; introduce automation to existing hung elements; add custom racks
`with integrated diverter sheaves for spot line dead haul winches; add framing to accommodate
`counterweight assist winches.
`• Hanna Theater Lifts; Cleveland, OH; for Reed Westlake Leskosky and J.R. Clancy; Project
`Manager for the design of three permanent thrust stage lifts, actuated by hydraulic cylinders.
`• 130263 Orange County Performing Arts Center; Costa Mesa, CA; Project Manager and
`Structural Engineer for the structural and mechanical engineering design for the overhead and
`surrounding theatrical fit-out, including acoustic canopies, acoustic curtains, acoustic banners,
`pipe grids, lighting trusses, and associated rigging and winches. Performed site observations.
`• 105299 LDS Tabernacle Renovation; Salt Lake City, UT; for Stage Technologies; Project
`Manager for the structural and mechanical engineering, and rigging fit-out for the seismic
`upgrade and facility renovation that includes modern audio and video features which will
`enhance concerts and meetings presented in the facility. Performed site observations of rigging
`installation and winch testing.
`• Little Shubert Theater; New York, NY; for The Shubert Organization; Project Manager and
`Principal Design Engineer for the design and analysis of theater interior fit-out of stage floor,
`gridiron, fly floors, lighting supports and acoustic shells, as well as entry canopy and entry
`marquee sign for the new building. Performed site observations of completed work.
`• Various Broadway Theater Structures; New York, NY; for The Shubert Organization, Jujamcyn
`Theaters, Roundabout Theatre Company, others; Investigated and evaluated existing facility
`theatrical features and building structural elements and produced load ratings for more than a
`dozen Broadway Theaters. Developed details for reinforcing or strengthening the features where
`needed, such as the gridiron, roof, stage floor, rigging points, lighting supports, etc. Developed
`load ratings of theatrical features for many theaters. In addition, provided recommendations to
`improve safety by adding guards, improving access, etc., and developed details for
`miscellaneous renovations. Designed new stage floors for many Broadway theaters. Observed
`completed work.
`• Longacre Theater; New York, NY; for Hudson Scenic Studio, Inc.; Project Manager for the
`restoration of this Landmarked theatre. Provided site investigations of existing conditions and
`site observations of completed work. Significant restoration and renovation include expanding
`the basement, providing additional lounge space, roof renovations, and additional staircases,
`new doorman’s vestibule, and new column-free stage floor.
`• Holland Performing Arts Center; Omaha, NE; Project Manager for the structural and
`mechanical engineering design for the overhead and surrounding theatrical fit-out, including
`acoustic canopies, lighting trusses, acoustic panels, acoustic banners, and associated rigging and
`winches. Performed site observations.
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`• Schoenfeld and Jacobs Theater Signs; New York, NY; for The Shubert Organization, Inc.;
`Project Manager for structural engineering designs of new, reinforced, and replacement sign
`elements, as well as recommendations for repairing damaged brick walls and rusted exterior
`steel elements for the Schoenfeld and Jacobs theaters. McLaren performed site and shop visits
`during the course of the project to collect existing information, determine construction solutions,
`and review construction progress.
`• 102071/15004 Studio 54 Theater Renovations; New York, NY; for Francesca Russo, Architect;
`Project Manager and Project Design Engineer responsible for extensive site investigations and
`observations of construction, provided engineering for gridiron and stage house roof
`modifications and load rating, designed equipment dunnage, investigated and developed repairs
`for cracked masonry and corroded fire escapes, and provided engineering for architectural and
`general renovations.
`• Sunset Center Theater Renovations; Carmel, CA; As Project Manager and Principal Design
`Engineer designed stage lifts, rigging, acoustic banner rigging.
`• Non-McLaren Delacorte Theater Bleachers; New York, NY; Project Manager and Principal
`Design Engineer for bleacher and facility rehabilitation project. Prepared specifications, and
`interfaced with City agencies for bleacher rehabilitation for theater.
`SPECIAL STRUCTURES
`• Sentosa Crane Attraction–Resorts World; Sentosa, Singapore; for Entertainment Design
`Corporation; Structural Manager for the feasibility study, concept development, and project
`design phase of a pair of large mechanized, animatronic sculptures located on a permanent
`custom barge set in the bay opposite downtown Singapore.
`“Treehouse” for the Crystals at City Center; Las Vegas, NV; for WestWorks; Structural Manager
`for a 65 foot tall open wood clad, free form sculptural assembly used as a visual icon. It fully
`encapsulates a bar at the mezzanine level and contains lighting.
`“Band in the Bubble” MTV Production; New York, NY; for Showmotion; Project Manager for
`the design of a temporary structure and stage for the reality show “Band in the Bubble.”
`Supervised and supported the development of the framing and concept details.
`• Retractable Façade for Brownstone; New York, NY; for Bill Peterson AIA; Project Manager for
`a mechanized retractable façade, which opens to transform a living room into an open air space.
`McLaren design includes specialized winches and rigging as well as specifying a control system,
`including redundant safety features.
`• 2005 Jeep Climb Up 2 Penn Plaza; New York, NY; for Scenic Technologies; Project Manager
`for a one of a kind promotional event in which a Jeep Grand Cherokee made a 414ft climb to a
`“Jeep Only” parking space at the top of 2 Penn Plaza. McLaren provided structural and
`mechanical engineering services for this fast track project including structural assessment and
`mechanical trolley design.
`• Food Network Popcorn Challenge; Disneyland, Anaheim, CA; for High Noon Entertainment;
`Project Manager and on-air judge for world record breaking popcorn sculpture construction to
`be aired on an episode of “Food Network Challenge.” Researched materials, evaluated safety
`and stability of sculpture and construction, performed laboratory testing of proposed
`construction materials, and provided on site safety oversight during construction.
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`• Democracy Plaza Broadcast Booths; New York, NY; for Showman Fabricators; Project
`Manager for structural engineering and detail design of custom temporary broadcast booths for
`the 2004 Presidential election. Incorporated modular requirements, flexible attachments,
`retrofitting of existing assemblies, and utilization of rental trusses all at a fast paced schedule.
`• AVAYA Display Exhibit; for Entolo; Project Manager and Principal Design Engineer for
`structural analysis and design of an automated, folding scenery system consisting of eight large
`cube-shaped scenery pieces. Critical project parameters included low total weight, extreme
`system rigidity, and low visual impact.
`• “The Hard Way”, Universal Studios; New York, NY; Project Manager and Principal Design
`Engineer for design of a 3-D sculpture attached to a billboard in Times Square that was used as
`a prop for a motion picture.
`• Wine Tower for Emeril’s Restaurant; Buckhead, GA; for Showmotion; Project Manager and
`Principal Design Engineer responsible for the design of a 10,000-bottle storage tower inside the
`restaurant.
`• ESPN Studio; Bristol, CT; Project Manager and Principal Design Engineer for the structural
`analysis and design as part of fit-out for cable television studio. Work included Sports Center
`and Plexiglas floor system.
`• Non-McLaren Millennium Parade Floats; Theme Park in Anaheim, CA; Developed concepts
`and designed framing for parade floats. Determined loading criteria and performed stability
`evaluations.
`ATTRACTIONS
`• Las Vegas Springs Preserve Museum; Las Vegas, NV; for Themeing Solutions; Project Manager
`for engineering design of themed rockwork and a variety of exhibit structures in new museum
`complex.
`• T-Rex Animatronic Figure, Toys R Us; Times Square, NY; for Advanced Animations; As Project
`Manager and Principal Design Engineer who provided a strength evaluation of the skeletal
`framework for a life size dinosaur, in which the mouth, head, neck and tail all move in life-like
`motions.
`• Non-McLaren “Beetlejuice Graveyard Review”; Universal Studios, Japan; As Principal Design
`Engineer provided structural engineering design of stage lift and sloat.
`• Non-McLaren Famous Players “Dragon”, West Edmonton Mall; Edmonton, Alberta, CA; As
`Principal Design Engineer provided engineering services for an animatronic scenic display in
`mall. Designed structural and mechanical framing for a large, 3-D themed, fire-breathing dragon
`attached to the building. Unique features include neck, head and jaw that move on six axes.
`After concluded work, performed site observations.
`PRODUCTIONS
`• Red Lantern Theater Han Show; Wuhan, China; for Theatre Projects Consultants; Project
`Manager and Principal Design Engineer for concept development and preliminary engineering
`as part of the theater consulting team for a modular gridiron and rigging beams, massive 7-axis
`robotic arm supporting LED screens, 1,100 person audience seating lift, 450 person audience
`seating that travels, stage lifts (dry and submerged in water). Developed technical details and
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`specifications for loads, framing approaches, and mechanical concepts, participated in site visits
`to view fabrication shops and test apparatus.
`• Der Ring Cycle; Lincoln Center, New York, NY; for The Metropolitan Opera and Scene
`Ethique; Project Manager for the structural engineering evaluation of the stage floor, existing
`building structure, and stage lifts for loads imposed by the “Der Ring” assembly and transport
`wagons. Provided structural engineering for custom large rotating and lifting mechanism for
`“flipper” stage system.
`• “Viva Elvis” Track & Trolley; Aria Hotel/Casino; Las Vegas, NV; for Stage Technologies; Project
`Manager for several production elements. These included a massive structure supporting five
`motorized trolleys that house performer flying winches; hung platforms and guards at gridiron;
`rigging blocks and support framing; large prop storage frames; electric winches; rigging and
`supports for storage of a massive set unit.
`• “Billy Elliot” at the Imperial Theater; New York, NY; for The Shubert Organization; Project
`Manager for the structural design of a new sub-basement needed to accommodate a tall stage
`lift, evaluation of show rigging and show deck, and design of new lighting supports.
`• “Mary Poppins” at the New Amsterdam Theatre; New York, NY; for Adirondack Studio;
`Project Manager for the structural evaluation of large, nested house set that included three
`independent units that move vertically via winch rigging. Provided engineering review for
`theatrical renovation needed to accommodate both the performer fly rigs and fall arrest system.
`• “Tarzan the Musical” at Richard Rodgers Theater; New York, NY; for Disney Theatrical
`Productions; Project Manager and Principal Design Engineer for major theater renovation
`needed to accommodate two performer fly rigs over the audience.
`• “Blue Man Group” at Venetian Hotel/Casino; Las Vegas, NV; for Blue Man Productions;
`Project Manager for theatrical structures, including band loft structures and 3 ft. diameter pipe
`columns with cantilevered platforms and helical stair.
`• “Movin Out” at Richard Rodgers Theater; Chicago and New York, NY; for Hudson Scenic
`Studio; Project Manager and Principal Design Engineer for the stage floor and gridiron
`evaluations, as well as the engineering of a huge traveling portal frame that contains a lift with
`a platform. Performed site investigations of existing conditions and site observations of
`completed work.
`• Cirque du Soleil “Zumanity” at New York, New York Hotel/Casino; Las Vegas, NV; for J.R.
`Clancy; Project Manager and Principal Design Engineer for the design of custom stage
`equipment including lifts, slat lids, and turntables as well as pit framing systems for a thrust stage
`and stage apron. Engineered seismic upgrade of rigging system and designed rigging equipment
`supports. Included supervision and development of shop drawings and performance of site
`observations on completed work.
`• Cirque du Soleil “KA” at MGM Grand; Las Vegas, NV; for MGM Grand and Cirque Du Soleil;
`Project Manager and Structural Engineer of Record for structural and mechanical design services
`for the decks and supporting structures of two large-scale mechanized stages as well as
`engineering services for a variety of production rigging systems, house arbor guide seismic
`upgrades, and supports of these rigging systems. In taking the vision and making it a reality,
`kinematic studies were performed to assess varying factors such as geometry, weight, and speed
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`versus horsepower and their relationship to costs and power requirements. The results are two
`of the largest pieces of stage machinery ever produced.
`• Broadway Theatrical Productions; New York, NY; Provided engineering for many dozens of
`productions. Engineering tasks include designing scenic elements and rigging, evaluating loads
`on the existing building, designing attachments to and/or modifications to the existing building
`to accommodate the production. These modifications have included roof and gridiron
`anchorages and strengthening, stage floor reconstruction, masonry wall anchorages and repair,
`etc. Notable shows include: Bullets over Broadway, Waiting for Godot, No Man’s Land, Rocky
`the Musical, Big Fish, Richard III, Dead Accounts, Billy Elliot, Once, Mary Poppins, Tarzan,
`Spamalot, Good Vibrations, Movin’ Out, Lion King, Dracula, Fiddler on the Roof, Jane Eyre,
`Titanic, Beauty and the Beast, Man of La Mancha, Mamma Mia, Bombay Dreams, Nine,
`Caroline or Change, Will Rogers Follies, and dozens more.
`• “Little Mermaid” at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre; New York, NY; Project Manager for the
`structural and mechanical engineering evaluation of the “Bridge” unit, including overhead
`framing, support truss, custom winches, hangers, braces, rigging and guides.
`• “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” at Hilton Theater; New York, NY; for Hudson Scenic Studio, Inc.;
`Project Manager for the design of custom mechanical equipment for the flying car effect and
`evaluation of loads on the gridiron.
`• “Man of La Mancha” at Martin Beck Theater; Washington D.C. and New York, NY; for Hudson
`Scenic Studio, Inc.; As Project Manager and Principal Design Engineer performed gridiron
`evaluations, stage floor trap supports, evaluate scenic elements. Performed site investigations
`of existing conditions and site observations of completed work.
`• “Jane Eyre” Production – Brooks Atkinson Theater; New York, NY; As Project Manager and
`Principal Design Engineer provided analysis of 60,000 lb. mechanized scenery and load rating
`analysis of existing structure. Performed site observations of completed work.
`• Non-McLaren “Phantom of the Opera” National Tours; Principal Design Engineer for extensive
`secondary steel and rigging supports to carry show elements. Surveyed and evaluated a number
`of theaters during show tour and performed site investigations of existing conditions. 1997-1999
`• Non-McLaren “Beauty and the Beast” Second National Tour; Principal Design Engineer for
`secondary steel to carry show elements. Designed custom aluminum rigging trusses. Surveyed
`and evaluated a number of theaters during show tour and performed site investigations at the
`existing conditions. 1995-1998
`• Non-McLaren “Spirit Dance” National Tour; As Principal Design Engineer designed modular
`movement frame platforms and counterweighted modular traversing platforms. Performed site
`observations of completed work.
`• Non-McLaren “Titanic”, Lunt-Fontanne Theater; New York, NY; As Principal Design Engineer
`designed stage and set for the Broadway musical. Investigated and designed a themed stage lift
`and new stage floor, roll drop supports, and evaluated existing facility framing.
`• Non-McLaren “Sunset Boulevard”; Beverly Hills, CA; As Project Manager and Principal Design
`Engineer designed “flying” stage set for musical. Stage dimensions were 40’ x 20’ x 30’ high,
`with trussed floor and walls. Floor trussing bypasses underlighting. Stage traveled vertically on
`cables.
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`CASINO
`• Mohegan Sun Casino; Uncasville, CT; for Themeing Solutions, Alexander Manufacturing,
`Showmotion; Project Manager and Principal Design Engineer for the design and analysis of a
`variety of interior architectural themeing elements throughout the casino for major expansions
`in 2001 and 2008. Responsibilities included the design of a barrel vault ceiling, various retail
`storefronts, beaded canopies and torchieres, as well as performing site observations of
`completed work.
`• Kinetic Atrium at Wynn Casino; Macau; for Wynn Design & Development; Project Manager
`and Principle Structural Engineer for concept development phase for a public show in the
`atrium, in which engineered bid drawings and specifications were developed. Project Manager
`for subsequent engineering design of custom, Kinetic Atrium show-action architectural features,
`including a lift, turntable, stage wagons, traversing LED ceiling, chandelier that flies and
`reshapes, and two sculpted domes that open into a number of sections.
`• “Switch” Restaurant – Encore at Wynn Las Vegas; Las Vegas, NV; for Wynn Design &
`Development; Project Manager for concept development phase for kinetic architectural features
`in the main dining room, in which engineered bid drawings and specifications are being
`developed to change the décor and atmosphere in full view of the patrons. The décor includes
`mechanical actuation schemes and related structural framing for custom features, including
`moving walls, folding ceiling feature, multiple chandeliers with folding flowers, sliding panels
`and large moving draperies.
`• Cosmopolitan Chandelier Bar; Las Vegas, NV; for Themeing Solutions; Project Manager for
`three story architectural themeing installation, which creates the world’s largest single
`chandelier. The elements include thousands of strings of glass beads on cables draped from
`level to level, and supported by suspended tubular “spines” at the ceiling and by mezzanine
`edges. The 200 spine tubes are supported by 200+ hanger tubes from secondary steel and
`braced laterally to resist cable thrust and seismic forces. The Feature also includes tensioned
`strings, cantilevered hoop supports for glass beads, and architectural fascia enclosures.
`• Architectural Fit-Out at Wynn Las Vegas; Las Vegas, NV; Project Manager for structural
`engineering services for the framing and overhead rigging schemes of moving "parasol" styled
`hanging elements, and for curved polycarbonate lighting panels with steel framing that
`surrounds a chandelier at the north porte cochere of the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. In
`addition to structural design, McLaren performed fabrication inspection as well as analysis of
`several elements using 3D matrix structural models.
`• Potowatomi Casino; Milwaukee, WI; for MJM Studios, Inc.; As Project Manager and Principal
`Design Engineer provided design and analysis of interior and exterior themeing elements for
`new casino.
`• Non-McLaren “Buccaneer Bay” Show, Treasure Island Hotel/Casino; Las Vegas, NV; Performed
`third party review of a full scale 18th Century ship component design. Designed transport dolly
`and field attached ship stern.
`• Non-McLaren “Siegfried & Roy”, Mirage Hotel/Casino; Las Vegas, NV; for Showmotion; As
`Project Manager and Principal Design Engineer designed a stage set for permanent illusionist
`and animal show. Project involved design of a two-story stage lift pulled by cables, collected
`and pulled by pistons in frames (one part includes two interchangeable segments). The set also
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`includes a 42-foot-diameter dome housing long boom that telescopes, rotates, and translates; a
`24-foot-diameter ring and two 13-foot-diameter half rings that drop and spin on frames; two
`offstage lifts, and suspended translating gantries. Performed site observations of completed
`work.
`CONCERTS & EVENTS
`• “The Wall” World Tour 2010 & 2013; for Tour Production; Project Manager for structural and
`mechanical engineering design and review of portable stage and overhead rigging assembly for
`Roger Waters. The custom set included flying followspot chairs above the stage and audience,
`multiple lifts on stage, wall-building bricks with internal telescoping stabilizers and other
`supports, and animated inflatable puppets.
`• U2 360° World Tour Stage; Project Manager for the structural and mechanical engineering
`evaluation of the stage equipment for the U2 360° World Tour. The review included
`calculations on the customized main stage decks, the B-stage decks, and several mechanical
`lifts. Along with the review of the stage and set elements, services also included a third party
`review of the complex “Claw” Structure and overhead rigging.
`• “Soul 2 Soul II” National Tour 2006; for Tour Production; Project Manager for structural and
`mechanical engineering review and analysis of portable stage and overhead rigging assembly
`for Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. The stage was covered with LED panels and contained lifts for
`the stars. The overhead rigging supported a multitude of lights, motorized lighting effects,
`chandeliers, motorized curtains, and speakers.
`• Tina Turner World Tours 2000 and 2009; for Tait Towers; As Project Manager and Principal
`Design Engineer provided structural and mechanical design of stage and a translating and
`pivoting “crane-like” performance platform that presents the lead performer over the audience.
`Provided site observations of completed work.
`• Superbowl 35, 38 & 39 Halftime Shows; Tampa, Houston & Jacksonville; Project Manager for
`the structural and mechanical engineering design, analysis and review services for the custom
`portable staging and lighting towers used in the Halftime show, as well as temporary production
`lighting throughout the stadium. Designs have included curved steel truss towers made from
`chrome-moly steel, cable-stayed lighting truss towers, custom performer lifts, and LED panel
`assemblies. The various towers manually hoist into position during set-up.
`• Live Events; Engineering Design/Review of rigging, stages and scenic elements for live events,
`evaluation of loads on existing facilities due to productions, and filing documents with local
`authorities. Notable events include: Superbowl Boulevard LED Columns (2014); TWC High Line
`Stages (2014); Turbo Snail Climb up Rockefeller Center (2013); Ultra Music Festival (2013);
`Electric Zoo (2012 & 2013); David Blaine – Electrified at Pier 54 (2012); Chanel Fine Jewels at
`MoMA (2012); Victoria’s Secret (2010-2013); NY Wine & Food Festival (2010); MLB Home–
`Run Derby (2008); Gatorade “G2” Product Launch (2008); Rock and Republic Fashion Show
`(2007); MTV Video Music Awards (2006); Yankees Ground Breaking Ceremony (2006); Charger
`Model Box Tour (2005); Jeep Climb up 2 Penn Plaza (2004); Outdoor Screen for Lincoln Center
`(2004); “Nakamura-Za” on Damrosch Plaza (2004); Virgin Cellular Event (2003); Revlon Walk
`(2003); Reggie Cari Festival Stage (2003); Matthew David Corporate Event (2002, 2003);
`Survivor 4 Set (2002); New Years Eve (2001); Evening Star Concert Stage (2001); David
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`Copperfield Tornado of Fire (2001); ESAM Parties, Chicago (2001 & 2003); Ford Ranger Display
`(2003); “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” movie set (2003).
`• Billy Graham Staging, Flushing, NY; Project Manager for the inspection and conditions
`assessment of the New York Pavilion at Flushing Meadows Corona Park to be used as a VIP
`complex for the Billy Graham Crusade. Elements inspected included compression rings, support
`cables, monolithically cast concrete towers supporting the roof and a masonry mezzanine
`structure.
` ‘N Sync “No Strings Attached” Tour; Project Manager for the structural engineering review
`and analysis of the portable mechanized stage platform used during the summer tour. The show
`featured a 10-foot x 18-foot mobile, elevated stage designed to present the five performers of
`the group on a translucent platform approximately 10-feet above the audience. Also provided
`periodic on-site observations of the mobile platform system and assessed the stationary stage
`and “ribbon” style performer lifts.
`• Non-McLaren “Moscow Circus”, North American Tour; for Showtech; As Project Manager and
`Principal Design Engineer provided design of overhead framing for touring circus. Included
`aluminum pipe space frame (27’ x 49’); field bolted component assembly.
`• Non-McLaren “Wild Wild Wild West” Stunt Show; Universal Studios, Japan; As Principal
`Design Engineer provided Structural engineering design of a dropping barrel and guide system
`for a stunt show.
`AMUSEMENT RIDES AND DEVICES
`• “Sea Glass Carousel”, Battery Park; New York, NY; for Battery Conservancy; Project Manager
`and principle structural engineer for custom, multi-axis carousel. This ride features three
`turntables within a larger turntable, with more than two dozen “fish” themed rider vehicles. The
`vehicles move up and down, plus swivel to create the effect of swimming through the water.
`The ride features integrated audio and lighting experience.
`• Non-McLaren “Star Trek the Experience”, Las Vegas Hilton Hotel/Casino; Las Vegas, NV; for
`Scenic Technologies; As Principal Design Engineer designed show action and scenic framing
`for quick scenery change for themed attraction. Designed structure of motion simulator.
`Designed themed ceilings, railings, and