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
- Left Disney and was brought on as the Technical Supervisor of Level99, working on finishing the construction, installation, and opening and operation of a multi-million dollar entertainment venue
- Current Production Technician for Harvard University's Theater, Dance & Media Program
- Current Vice Commissioner of Technology, Communication, and Social Media for USITT's Safety & Health Commission
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!
I'd love to hear from you!
