Jesse Cannon

Maker,

designer,

creative thinker,

experienced technician.

Hello! My name is Jesse. I'm a Production Technician based in Boston, MA with a focus in props, scenic, and effects work. Welcome!

A firm believer in lifelong learning,

and an even bigger believer in the magic of the theatre community.

My journey

Education

Post-Grad (Disney)

Overall Career (To Now)

  • Got the tech bug as the student Technical Director of my high school
  • Graduated from UVM with degrees in Engineering and Theater (Design and Tech)
  • Freelanced both in scenic design and carpentry/electrics with the local theatre while in undergrad
  • Internships across the United States, from Washington DC with the TheatreLab to Santa Maria, CA with PCPA
  • Started as an intern with Walt Disney World in 2017 as an Entertainment Stage Technician
  • Worked on Effects Crew for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
  • Took the lead as the Snow Crew Chief for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party that same year
  • Worked for the last 2 years as the acting Magic Kingdom Park Props and Scenic Crew Chief



Prop Manufacturing and Maintenance

Please note these photos are a selection of works. They are meant to show a sample of the breadth of prop and paint experience. I am not claiming creative or design rights in these photos. Feel free to reach out with any questions or for more samples.

Design/Drafting Samples

Stupid F*cking Bird

Director: Craig Wells

Scenic Designer and TD Drawings: Jesse Cannon

Technical Director (Build): Patrick Orr

October 2016 (Photo: UVM Theatre)

Marat/Sade

Director: Gregory Ramos

Scenic Designer: Jeff Modereger

Assistant Scenic Designer: Jesse Cannon

November 2015 (Photo: Dok Wright)

Marriage or Made

Director: Stevie Walker-Webb

Scenic Designer: Dahlia Al-Habie

Technical Director: Jesse Cannon

April 2022. (Photo: A Priori Photography)

Carpentry Samples

In the Heights

Bodega "Garage" Door

Director:

Scenic Designer: Jason Bolen

July 2016 (Photo: Self)

Gidion's Knot

Welded Steel Mobile

Director: Andrew Philpot

Scenic Designer: Charles Murdock Lucas

August 2016 (Photo: PCPA)

Sense and Sensibility

Arch/Column Unit

Director: Roger DeLaurier

Scenic Designer: Dave Nofsinger

June 2016 (Photo: PCPA)

Effects Work

LSG - Haunted Mansion

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

September 2018 (Photo: Self)

Co2 - Tomorrowland

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

September 2018 (Photo: Self)

Snow - Main Street

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

November 2018 (Photo: Brittany Elise BK)

PLEASE NOTE: these photos are a brief selection and are meant to show a sample of my effects experience. Each of these photos is meant to show knowledge of equipment use. With the above listed events, there were also machine repair duties. I am not claiming creative or design rights in these photos. Feel free to reach out with any questions or for more samples.

contact me

Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to connect!

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