Chris Gilstrap

Chris Gilstrap has a diverse work experience in various roles within the event management and theater industry. Chris is currently working as a Project Manager at ON Services - a GES company since 2021. From 2018 to 2020, they held the same position at the same company. Prior to that, they worked at PSAV from 2015 to 2018, where they worked as a Project Manager/Lighting Proctor, Lead Technician, and Technician. Chris also worked as a Freelance Theater Tech at Chris Gilstrap from 2011 to 2017. Chris has also worked as an Associate Technical Director at Horizon Theatre Company from 2013 to 2015, a Technician at PSAV from 2012 to 2013, and a Technical Director at Essential Theatre from 2012 to 2013. Before that, they worked as a Contract Technical Director at Ansley Park Playhouse from 2011 to 2012. Chris started their career as a Videographer at News Publishing Company from 2009 to 2011 and as an Assistant to the Technical Director at Mable House Amphitheater in 2008.

Chris Gilstrap attended Shorter University from 2005 to 2006, where they studied Technical Theater. From 2010 to 2011, they enrolled in Georgia Northwestern Technical College and pursued a degree in Certified Architectural and Mechanical Drafting. Chris continued their education at the same institution from 2011 to 2013, completing an Associate's Degree in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. No degree name was provided for their time at Shorter University.