Principal
Michael McMackin brings a diverse production background with hands-on experience in theatre operations and film to his work in the technical design of audio-visual and theatrical systems. Since joining Auerbach Pollock Friedlander in 1983, Mr. McMackin has provided expertise in project management and the design of theatrical, audio/visual and media facilities for a wide range of projects. His project management benefits from his expertise and sensitivity to complex technical theatre systems and their accommodation in architecturally sensitive performance environments.
He currently serves as project manager and technical designer for the African American Cultural Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona; the Stephens Center for the Arts at Idaho State University and MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, KÀ™ for Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, Nevada. His inventiveness is best realized in projects such as his cutting edge media presentation development for the California Nanosystems Institute at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Other projects include New York New York, Zumanity, Another Side of Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, Nevada; the SandCastle Showroom in Guam; Woodside Priory School in Woodside, California; and Qualcomm Media Theatre in San Diego, California.
Mr. McMackin's work in the professional theatre includes technical design and execution of special projects at the Pittsburgh Public Theatre, freelance work with IATSE Local 3 and film production on George Romero's feature films "Creepshow" and "Knightriders". Mr. McMackin also worked at Chicago Scenic Studios and the Indiana Repertory Theatre as Master Carpenter he was responsible for the coordination of set construction and general theatrical system maintenance of the two-theatre facility. On his arrival in San Francisco, Mr. McMackin worked for the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre and FM Productions before joining Auerbach Pollock Friedlander.
Mr. McMackin received his B.F.A. in Theatre Production from Carnegie Mellon University where he has returned to lecture on Theatre Technology.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Theatre Consultants, President 2004
Audio Engineering Society
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
