Ethan Chichester

Biography


Ethan Chichester is a Technical Director and Production Manager from Southeast Texas. After serving as a Mechanized Infantryman in the U.S. Army, Chichester chose to pursue a career in Technical direction and Production management.

While studying at Purchase College, Chichester embraced a range of roles, including serving as Technical Director for Orlando, Production Rigger/Lead Technical Designer for Socrates and The Spring Reps, and Production Carpenter for Titus Andronicus. These experiences allowed him to hone his technical skills in rigging, technical design, and installation, and he found satisfaction in solving the unique challenges each production brought to life.

Chichester’s approach to production is driven by his excitement to transform artistic concepts into tangible, physical realities. Now, as he embarks on his professional career in the industry, Chichester is eager to continue growing, learning, and applying his technical expertise. He looks forward to collaborating on even more productions and gaining a wide variety of experiences across different facets of the industry.

 

Selected Work


Orlando -  Fall 2024

Technical Director

Scenic Designer  |  Luca Plitz

Lighting Designer |  Jack Bombard

Sound Designer |  Will Schwerin

Costume Designer |  Mace Veeder-Shave

Photography | Matt Otto

 


 

Spring Reps - Spring 2025

Lead Technical Designer / Production Rigger

Technical Director | Shira Barnir

Scenic Designer | Jeison Lenis Lopez

Lighting Designer | Nolan Belcher

Sound Designer | Jack Bombard

Costume Designer | Natalie Saint-Rossi

Photography | Matt Otto

 


 

Titus Andronicus - Spring 2024

Production Carpenter / Draftsman

Technical Director | Carly Genovesi

Scenic Designer | Sean Lillis

Lighting Designer | Zack Dulny

Sound Designer | David Fitzpatrick

Costume Designer | Michele Rohr

Photography | Matt Otto

 


 

Socrates - Fall 2023

Lead Technical Designer / Production Rigger

Technical Director | Chris Grainer

Scenic Designer | Emily Mustillo

Lighting Designer | David Fitzpatrick

Sound Designer | Olivier Plamondon

Costume Designer | Natalie Saint-Rossi

Photography | Matt Otto