Eric Covell holds a Bachelor of Arts in Technical Theatre from Hartwick College.  As the Assistant Technical Director, his responsibilities include assisting with all scenic builds for department productions, supervising and teaching workstudy, stagecraft and volunteer students in shop safety and construction.  Additionally, he completes maintenance projects in all venues and shop spaces and maintains tools and equipment in the scene shop. 
Eric also supports the Theatre Technician with lighting hang and focus calls, lighting and sound needs for special events, setting up spaces for Music Department and other special events.  

He has worked in various capacities including freelance designer and sound engineer at Fitchburg State College, Bay Street Theatre, and AmeriCulture Arts Festival. He served as the Scenic and Lighting Designer, the Facility Manager and the Technical Director at Civic Theatre of Allentown for two years. Most recently he was the project manager for Great Eastern Seating, restoring and installing theatre seats in the tri-state area including work at the Apollo Theatre.