About me
Yunzhu is a dedicated young professional passionate about all fields of technical theater. She is committed to designing and realizing the wondrous world of every production.
With the proven ability to work effectively in a team setting and adapt quickly, Yunzhu is eager for new challenges and further developing skills in the field of theatrical design.
During her free time, Yunzhu likes to geek about Gundam Models (Gunpla), LEGO, and YouTube logistics videos.
Employment Experience
Collaborated in production processes and drafted design and layout packages in VectorWorks.
Created digital visualizations of prospective events for clients in TwinMotion.
Assisted in the production management process with creating truck packs, tracking inventories, updating estimates, and other tasks.
Assisted in shop prep, load‑in, show run, load-out, and de‑prep of shows and events.
Visual Horizon Communications, St Paul, MN
May 2023 - May 2024
Live Event & Technology Intern
Macalester College, St Paul, MN
July 2021 - May 2024
Drafted and fabricated, scenic pieces under the supervision of the Technical Director.
Loaded in and stroke seating banks, lighting fixtures, and audio speakers for all shows in the theater.
Led up to 25 inexperienced actors and dancers during load-in and load-out to complete scenic construction, organization, and scenic painting tasks.
Performed routine shop clean up and upkeep tasks such as track inventory and organizations.
Scene Shop Carpenter/Stagehand
Produce and collaborate on technical drawing packages using VectorWorks for corporate meetings and events. Show sizes range from rooms of 100 attendees to sessions for up to 3000 attendees.
Assist in compiling gear and labor needs for upcoming shows. Generate and update estimates for clients both independently and in assistant to the Production Manager and the Technical Director.
Automated processes of generating production books using Microsoft Excel formulas and links to significantly shorten the time and effort needed to manage existing and upcoming events.
Track and update production books, including labor grid, detailed onsite schedules, catering, crew travel and hotels, trucking, sub-rental schedules, and other expenses.
Assist Business Manager in ad-hoc tasks such as tracking expenses and insurance.
Visual Horizon Communications, St Paul, MN
May 2024 - Current
Associate Project Manager
Selected Scenic Experience
2023
Assistant Scenic Designer
Fêtes de la Nuit
Dir. Bob Rosen
Macalester College
2022
Scenic Designer & Scenic Charge
Hair
Dir. Cláudia Tatinge Nascimento
Macalester College
Assistant Scenic Designer
2022
Dir. Lily Tung Crystal
Jungle Theater
Cambodian Rock Band
Thunderbodies
Properties Designer & Scenic Artist
2022
Dir. Vladimir Rovinsky
Macalester College
Scenic Artist
Seph
2022
Dir. Jessica Yates
Macalester College
2023
Scenic Designer & Scenic Charge
Titanic Orchestra
Dir. Barbra Berlovitz
Macalester College
2024
Scenic Designer & Scenic Charge
Anti-Cartesian Variety Show
Dir. Huong Nguyen
Macalester College
Selected Other Relevant Experience
2022
Lighting Designer
Collaborative Solo Dance Performances
Dir. Wynn Fricke
Macalester College
2022
Assistant Sound Designer
Man of God
Dir. Katie Bradley
Theater Mu
2021
Assistant Sound Designer
Angels in America
Dir. Faye Price
Macalester College
2023
Co-Lighting Designer & Co-Director
Good Person of Setzuan: a theater class collaboration
Instructor: Randy Reyes (Directing), Kathy Maxwell (Lighting
Macalester College
2023
Master Electrician
Offerings: Fall 2023 Dance Concert
Dir. Wynn Fricke
Macalester College
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Theater and Dance
Minors: Performance Design and Technologies
Awarded the Ruth Easton Performance Award for demonstrating a strong level of skill and artistic depth in theater performance (acting, design, directing, playwriting, technologies) in 2023 and 2024.
Accepted with The Charles J. Turck Presidential Honor Scholarship (Awarded to a limited number of international students who demonstrate the special potential to excel academically).
May 2024
Macalester College