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Sherry Schumacher |
Personal Quote: Hi, my name is Sherry…and I’m a Coastaholic…
Services: Hog programming/operation and personal assistant.
Clients: RCCL, Gregory Popovich, John Gabriel.
Bio: I fell into lighting about 16 years ago. I was called from the gift shop to fill in for a spotlight guy who didn’t show up. I enjoyed it so much that I started asking the LD all the questions I could think of!
I have done other jobs throughout theatre, but as of ‘92, it’s only been lighting related. In ‘91, I was talked into running a small, antiquated Leprecon board for a show here in Branson—and bounced back and forth, from spot to board—where ever I could find a gig. I was assistant LD for Tony Orlando, where I was first trained on the Expression series. In 2001, I was trained on a Hog 1000 and then a Wholehog 2. I received my certification classes from High End Systems in Austin by the magnificent Vickie Claiborne, who taught me all the tricks of the trade to make programming easier! I still have my notes around here somewhere…
I then started my work on cruise ships. I worked on a few before returning to land. That was definitely a fun gig! I missed the freedom of being on land, so I decided to go on hiatus.
I’ve been in contact with John Gabriel concerning his upcoming tour of the West Coast, and I’m sincerely looking forward to working with him once again! I have been programming for him for about five years now, and thoroughly enjoy working with him. His magic and major illusions prove to be entertaining for me, as well as the audience.
Hobbies: Paranormal subjects enthrall me! I love Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, which is always a blast to listen to on the road at night! I play upright bass and five-string banjo, and enjoy reading Stephen King books.
Equipment: The only thing I know for sure is it’s gotta be a Hog!
Don’t Leave Home Without: Maglite, Gerber, MD player, laptop… and Carmex…
