Hong Kong SAR
Accomplished stage management and technical direction professional with a diverse background: • Over 240 production credits in performing arts, including opera, ballet, theatre and multi-media. • Extensive experience in production management, technical direction, and visual design. • World touring productions across 19 countries and 130 theatres, concert halls, exhibition centre and parks. • Held leadership roles at organizations like The Hong Kong Ballet, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and Stage Tech Limited. • Served as Regional Technical and Stage Production Expert for Club Med Greater China, focusing on entertainment and resort design. • Worked with renowned companies like Opera Paris, Cirque du Soleil, Moscow Circus, and Northern Ballet Theatre. • Designed lighting, sets, and visual concepts for various performances and art installations. • Acted as Resident Technical and Production Consultant for Youth Ballet of Asia and Threewood Playwright in Hong Kong.
Founder of Majestic Stage, a company providing comprehensive assistance for professional theatrical productions, event management, and consultancy services since 2003. Leading the passionate and creative team, composed of MFA graduates from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, is dedicated to collaborating with clients to develop exceptional programs. Highlights (1) “Floccus” a permanent artwork installation – project management, design and build (2) “Jat’s Incline” a giant painting permanent installed at AIRSIDE – lighting design consultant (3) Club Med Sanya – Resort’s entertainment project, design and build (4) Asian Grand Prix – Dance Competition’s Management and lighting design (5) HKSAR CPO Lantern Festival – Production Management (6) HKAPA’s production – Production Management (7) HKAPA’s AESM faculty – Stage Management supervision (8) Operation team service – LCSD, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, Hong Kong Arts Festival The Services We offer a wide range of services, including but not limited to: • Production management for performing arts • Theatrical technical solutions • Theatrical lighting design • Show crew coordination • Production • Show direction and calling • Expert touring management • Design and construction of entertainment elements for resorts • Management lecturing Together we build the assigned visions into reality, ensuring successful and memorable programs.
My key duties included: • Managing projects’ development, budgeting, and planning • Artistic input for art-works’ projects • Supervising a team of over 17 full-time staff • Establishing systems and procedures for effective project management • Plan and conducting internal trainings and briefings • Addressing employee morale and work culture During my time there, Stage Tech beautifully deliver of: • Stage effects for over 20 concerts • Project management for 4 event conferences • Technical solutions for 4 outdoor event and exhibitions • Event support for 2 hotel functions • Art work consulting for 2 Airside’s projects Program Highlights: • Nov 8th “Opening gala event – Regent Hotel Hong Kong” • “Marginal Notes” by ADC • “Jat’s Incline” by Wong Chun Hei • Jan 2023 “This is MC” concert • Jul 2023 “Aaron Kwok Amazing Dream Live on Stage in Macau 2023” These experiences allowed me to develop my skills in client management, artistic collaboration and technical execution, while also gaining insights into event operations.
Manager, WKCDA PA T&P - key responsibilities included: • Oversaw the planning, production, and presentation of the district's performing arts programs and events • Managed licenses, budgets, schedules, procurement, and technical solutions for various art forms • Ensured all procedures and protocols were followed for the successful delivery of programs Program Highlights: • Served as the Technical Director for the following productions: • "Nowhere and everywhere at the same time No.2" by William Forsythe • "100% Hong Kong" by Rimini Protocoll • Coordinated the final user acceptance and preparation for the newly opened Xiqu Centre and Freespace venues • Liaised with local professionals, including consultants, project teams, contractors, and facility service providers • Conducted site walks, discussions, and follow-ups to address technical, safety, and operational requirements Key Achievements: • Played a key role in the successful delivery of the district's diverse performing arts programs and events • Contributed to the smooth opening and integration of the new Xiqu Centre and Freespace venues • Coordinated extensively with local professionals (consultants, project teams, contractors, facilities) to address technical, operational, and safety requirements • Collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver high-quality arts and cultural experiences
Production Manager, Annual Festival • Acted as the head of the Production & Technical team, reported directly to the Program Director • Delivered technical solutions, logistical guidance, scheduling management, and comprehensive budget estimation for 50+ planned and prospective art programs annually • Conducted thorough analysis of time, cost, staffing, and resource requirements for local implementation, providing technical consultation to help artists adapt to venue constraints • Organized and led a production & technical team of 300+ personnel to seamlessly execute all programs during the 3-week festival • Interfaced with local venues, liaised with vendors, and coordinated freight transportation logistics • Oversaw the end-to-end workflow, including data input and obtaining necessary licensing • Managed a multi-tiered team comprising the Production Manager (myself), Technical Coordinators for assigned programs, and technical leads plus operational crews • Maintained comprehensive post-production documentation and expense procedures
Technical and Entertainment Expert, Greater China Region Key Responsibilities: • Reported to the Greater China Regional office, directly to the Vice President • As a member of the Greater China expert team, with additional seasonal responsibilities as a resort staff member • Fulfill a dual-focused role: 1. New Resort Development in China: - Participate in market analysis and feasibility assessments for potential new resort projects - Collaborate cross-functionally as one of the designer, coordinate construction personnel, to contribute to the development and execution of these new resort concepts 2. Developing entertainment standards and capabilities across existing resorts - Enhance the creation of innovative entertainment programming and guest experiences - Establish consistent, industry-leading entertainment standards across the existing resort portfolio - Partner with resort operations teams to build specialized entertainment expertise and capabilities New Resort Openings, Equipment Design: • Provided recommendations to meet operational standards and "Clubmedization" • Coordinate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders • Handle all aspects in potential entertainment spaces • Designed and built all required systems and rigging possibility for all entertainment spaces in the entitle resort • Managed tendering, procurement, and technical installation of AV, rigging, and equipment • Project management • Designed and delivered training for resort animation teams • Conduct Opening media events Key Achievements: • Successfully opened and equipped several new Club Med resorts in China, including Club Med Sanya, Club Med Dong Ao, and Club Med Guilin • Elevated the technical and entertainment standards across the Greater China region, enhancing the guest experience