Daniel Collier
About Daniel Collier
Daniel Collier is a Venue Manager and Lead Carpenter/A.V. Managing Technician based in Virginia, United States. He has extensive experience in technical theatre and venue management, having worked in various roles at The George Washington University and other notable institutions since 2005.
Work at The George Washington University
Daniel Collier has been employed at The George Washington University since 2013, where he has held multiple roles. He served as Assistant Technical Director from 2013 to 2016 and transitioned to Master Carpenter / Assistant Technical Director from 2017 to the present. In 2021, he took on the role of Venue Manager, a position he continues to hold. His responsibilities include overseeing technical operations and managing venue logistics within the university.
Freelance Experience as Lead Carpenter and A.V. Managing Technician
Since 2020, Daniel Collier has operated as a self-employed Lead Carpenter and A.V. Managing Technician. In this freelance capacity, he has managed various projects in the Virginia area, focusing on technical theatre and venue management. His work involves coordinating technical setups and ensuring the smooth operation of audio-visual equipment.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Collier completed his secondary education at Bell Baxter High School, where he achieved a Higher Certificate in English, Math, Physics, and Drama from 1996 to 2001. He furthered his studies at Fife College, earning a National Certificate in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in 2002. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Technical & Production Arts from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, which he completed from 2003 to 2005.
Background in Theatre and Technical Operations
Daniel Collier has a diverse background in theatre and technical operations. He worked as a Scenic Technician at Scecon from 2011 to 2013 and as Stage Operations Supervisor at Shakespeare Theatre Company from 2016 to 2017. His freelance experience includes roles at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, National Theatre Scotland, and The Citizens Theatre from 2005 to 2008. He also served as a Set Construction Tutor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama from 2010 to 2011.