A theater production and entertainment safety specialist, this expert focuses on accident conditions and safety procedures associated with live performances and entertainment venues. With more than 34 years of professional experience in theatrical production, stage management, and entertainment safety, the expert evaluates incidents involving stage falls, prop failures, unsafe lighting cues, production hazards, and equipment-related injuries in performance environments. The expert has provided expert witness services in matters involving accidents within entertainment settings affecting performers, stage technicians, and production personnel, and has participated in more than 60 entertainment-related accident cases.

His professional background includes theater production management, stage and lighting design, and safety oversight for live entertainment environments including theaters, concerts, theme parks, cruise ship productions, educational performances, and large public events. Areas of analysis include stage setup and production safety, rigging and lighting systems, rehearsal and performance hazards, performer and crew safety practices, and accident prevention within entertainment venues. Additional experience includes overseeing live performance productions, supervision and safety training of production crews, and evaluation of operational procedures affecting performers, technicians, and event participants. The expert holds a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology, a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Design and Technology, and an Associate of Arts in Theatre. Professional credentials include service as a tenured professor of theater and completion of mediator training, along with professional affiliations with organizations related to event safety, stage management, and theater education.