Eduardo Estrada
Board Member
ED ESTRADA is Vice President of Operations for the 1127-seat McCallum Theater, the premier arts venue in the Palm Springs/Palm Desert region with approximately 140 performances each season, as well as nearly four dozen educational, cultural and community events. Within operations, he oversees all backstage and front-of-house functions, as well as contract management. Ed brings more than 35 years of experience to his current position, including key leadership roles in opening two state-of-the-art performing arts centers, as well as the successful relaunch of a renovated theater. In addition to working at venues, he has toured globally as Production Manager for Diavolo Dance Theater.
Previously, Ed served as Director of Events and Technical Services Manager for Federal Way Performing Arts & Events Center. As a member of the management team, he led the transformation from hard-hat construction site to performing arts stage, establishing the production department from the ground up and playing an active role in programming and contract management. The $32 million venue provided a significant new arts space for the Seattle/Tacoma area with its inaugural season in 2017.
Ed was Director of Production for Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, where he oversaw all aspects of production from before the opening of the Bankhead Theater in 2007, through its 10th anniversary season. During a period of major organizational transition, he stepped in as Interim Theater Manager for two seasons, acting as board liaison and supervising operations across the organization, in addition to managing production. Ed became directly involved in programming at that time and his participation continued thereafter.
For two years, Ed toured globally with Diavolo as it grew from a small regional dance group to being recognized in 2007 by the City of Los Angeles as a “Cultural Treasure.” They went on to appear on America’s Got Talent. Ed held many roles, from road manager, technical director and stage manager, to electrician and audio engineer. In addition, he was responsible for bringing together touring and local staff and volunteers, as well as for mentoring students in affiliated educational programs.
At his first performing arts center in El Cajon, Ed spent nearly 20 years learning every aspect of production management in increasingly responsible roles. He holds a B.S. in Telecommunications and Film from San Diego State University and an M.S. in Arts Administration from Drexel University.
McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert - (760) 776-6180
ED ESTRADA is Vice President of Operations for the 1127-seat McCallum Theater, the premier arts venue in the Palm Springs/Palm Desert region with approximately 140 performances each season, as well as nearly four dozen educational, cultural and community events. Within operations, he oversees all backstage and front-of-house functions, as well as contract management. Ed brings more than 35 years of experience to his current position, including key leadership roles in opening two state-of-the-art performing arts centers, as well as the successful relaunch of a renovated theater. In addition to working at venues, he has toured globally as Production Manager for Diavolo Dance Theater.
Previously, Ed served as Director of Events and Technical Services Manager for Federal Way Performing Arts & Events Center. As a member of the management team, he led the transformation from hard-hat construction site to performing arts stage, establishing the production department from the ground up and playing an active role in programming and contract management. The $32 million venue provided a significant new arts space for the Seattle/Tacoma area with its inaugural season in 2017.
Ed was Director of Production for Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, where he oversaw all aspects of production from before the opening of the Bankhead Theater in 2007, through its 10th anniversary season. During a period of major organizational transition, he stepped in as Interim Theater Manager for two seasons, acting as board liaison and supervising operations across the organization, in addition to managing production. Ed became directly involved in programming at that time and his participation continued thereafter.
For two years, Ed toured globally with Diavolo as it grew from a small regional dance group to being recognized in 2007 by the City of Los Angeles as a “Cultural Treasure.” They went on to appear on America’s Got Talent. Ed held many roles, from road manager, technical director and stage manager, to electrician and audio engineer. In addition, he was responsible for bringing together touring and local staff and volunteers, as well as for mentoring students in affiliated educational programs.
At his first performing arts center in El Cajon, Ed spent nearly 20 years learning every aspect of production management in increasingly responsible roles. He holds a B.S. in Telecommunications and Film from San Diego State University and an M.S. in Arts Administration from Drexel University.
McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert - (760) 776-6180