Jackson Bentley Gray
Oh Hello, I am Jackson, a graduate from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Where I earned my degree in lighting design through designing for both the theatre and film departments. After graduation I became the Master Electrician for Theatre Aspen's 2021 season. Following Aspen I joined the national tour of the Buddy Holly Musical as the Master Elec. After the tour ended in December 2021 I joined the team at the Buddy Holly Hall Center for Preforming Arts and Sciences where I was employed as the Lighting Director for both of our theatre's. Post the curse of Buddy Holly, I went on the road with R.E.S.P.C.E.T. as the Lighting and Video Director. Since the end of Respect in April of 2023, I went on tour as a Production Manager and swing for Bluey's Big Play and stayed with the Blue dog in America until September of 2024. This opportunity lead me to where I am now, launching the European tour of Bluey's Big Play as the Head Electrician. With my stint ending in November I am excited to look for new opportunities after Christmas.
Current Work
Touring Head LX for Bluey's Big Play with Kennywax Productions: September-November 2024
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Master Electrician for IATSE Local 865 in Lubbock, Abilene, Midland & Odessa Tx: Winter of 2021-Current
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Design Work
The Buddy Holly Story. Director: Angela C Howell National Tour 2022
Buddy Holly Hall Concerts. GM: Charlton Northington ASM Global: Buddy Holly Hall 2022
- Charley Crockett Tour Manager: Jonathan Johnson Promoter: AEG
- America Tour Manager: Jeff Worrell Promoter: Tobin Center
- Dwight Yokem Tour Manager: Dean Lawrence Promoter: AEG
- Robert Earl Keen Tour Manager: Brett Brock Promoter: Tobin Center
- Lady A Tour Manager: Will Wilkison Promoter: Outback Presents
- Boys II Men Tour Manager: Cliff Vinson Promoter: Lubbock Symphony
- Marshall Tucker Band Tour Manager: Brandon Hinson Promoter: Outback Presents
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Solo Flights Jed Bernstein Theatre Aspen 2021
- Token Director: Schoen Smith Starring: Kay Win
- Clean Director: Melissa Crespo Starring: Emma Ramos and Kate Abbruzzese
- Esmeranda’s Gift Director: Hunter Foster Starring: Sarah Stiles
- A Good Day to Me not to You Director: Lee Sunday Evans Starring: Lameece Issaq
- Making Good Director: Tyne Rafaeli Starring: Taylor Trensch
- Noah Racey Project Director: Dick Scanlan Starring: Noah Racey
- A Shot Rang Out Director: Tony Taccone Starring: David Ivers
Capstone Productions Director: David Harwell University of Alabama Huntsville 2021
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She Kills Monsters Director: Amy Guerin University of Alabama Huntsville 2020
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Cabaret B Director: Abby Obrien Theatre Aspen 2020
Hurricane Diane Director: Karen Baker University of Alabama Huntsville 2020
The Addams Family Director: Mark Webb Northeast Alabama Community College 2018
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The Diviners Director: Mark Webb Northeast Alabama Community College 2017
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Almost Maine Director: Mark Webb Northeast Alabama Community College 2017
Past Work
Touring PM/Swing for Bluey's Big Play with HVK Productions: June 2023-September 2024
Light Programmer/ME for Ballet Lubbock's Click: April 2023
L1/V1 for R E S P E C T with Right Angle Entertainment: Jan-April 2023
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Light Programmer/ME for Ballet Lubbock's Nutcracker: Dec 2022
Touring Lighting Designer for BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY: Fall of 2022
Lighting Director for ASM Global at Buddy Holly Hall: Dec 2021- Sept 2022
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Touring Master Electrician/Board Op for The Buddy Holly National Tour: Fall of 2021
Lighting Designer for Theatre Aspens Solo Flights: Summer of 2021
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Master Electrician for Theatre Aspens Rock of Ages: Summer of 2021
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Master Electrician for Theatre Aspens Chicago: Summer of 2021
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Master Electrician for University of Alabama in Huntsville at Morton Black Box: Spring of 2021
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Electrician for IATSE Local 900 in Huntsville Al: Winter of 2019-2021
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