03/12/2026
Tech Talk Back – Saturday Night at Bridges Auditorium
Join California Thespians for Tech Talk Back, an exciting Saturday night panel discussion at Bridges Auditorium featuring a diverse group of professional stage technicians and entertainment industry experts. Panelists from theatre, film, television, theme parks, and live entertainment will share their experiences and answer your questions about working behind the scenes in the performing arts.
This is a unique opportunity for students, teachers, and chaperones to hear directly from working professionals about college programs, training pathways and careers in lighting, sound, stage management, design, wardrobe, media, and more.
Featured Panelists:
Kyle Rusk – Lighting Programmer / Director
Crissy Lozano – Stage Manager / Show Caller
Domenica Diaz – Freelance Stage/Theater Manager, El Capitan & Academy of Motion Pictures
Greg McGoon – Freelance Designer / Art Director
Andrew Nagy – Freelance Sound / Projection Designer
Dallas Lewis-Hollins – Sound Engineer, Lewis Family Playhouse
Jamie Brown – Wardrobe Supervisor, Moulin Rouge! The Musical First National Tour
Noah Elhai – Stitcher / Crafter, The Theatre Company & Musical Theatre West
Travis Kelley – Senior Show Imaging Engineer, Walt Disney Imagineering
Mark Cope – Writer / Producer, Next Big Project LLC
Maggie Guillen – Manager, Platform Editorial, NBC
Jimmy Donahue – Entertainment Tech and Programs Manager, The Disneyland Resort
Come learn what it takes to build the magic behind the curtain and explore the many career paths that bring live entertainment to life.