Segerstrom Center for the Arts
John Downey has over 20 years of experience in the audio industry. John began their career in 1993 as an Audio Engineer at The Coach House. From 1997 to 2002, they worked as an Audio Visual Technician, handling tasks such as estimating, setup, operation, teardown, and managing crews at various locations including The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel and The Hotel Queen Mary. In 1997, they also worked as an Audio Engineer for Various Artists. In 1999, they joined Segerstrom Center for the Arts as a Stagehand before moving up to Assistant Sound In-Charge and Sound Engineer roles. Since September 2014, they have been the Head Audio Engineer at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
John Downey has a diverse education history. From 2001 to 2007, they attended The Church of the Sub-Genius, where they obtained a doctorate degree in Forbidden Sciences. Prior to that, from 1992 to 1994, they took enrichment courses at Cerritos College. In addition to their formal education, John has also obtained several certifications. John received certifications in Dante Level 1 (2nd Ed) and Dante Level 2 (2nd Ed) from Audinate in January 2023. Furthermore, in June 2018, they obtained a 10 Hour General Industry Safety and Health certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Although there are mentions of other certifications like CPR / AED, Fall Arrest and Prevention, Forklift / Overhead Lift, and Workplace Harassment, the institution and the exact dates of attainment are not provided.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is one of the nation’s most respected multi-disciplinary cultural institutions and Orange County’s largest non-profit arts organization. The Center remains committed to supporting artistic excellence, offering unsurpassed experiences and engaging the entire community in new and exciting ways through the unique power of live performance and a diverse array of inspiring arts-based education and community engagement programs. Previously called the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Center traces its roots back to the late 1960s when a dedicated group of community leaders decided Orange County should have its own world-class performing arts venue. Segerstrom Center presents a broad range of programming for audiences of all ages, including international ballet and dance, national tours of top Broadway shows, intimate performances of jazz and cabaret, contemporary artists, classical music performed by renowned chamber orchestras and ensembles, family-friendly programming, free performances on the Argyros Plaza open to the public from outdoor movie screenings to dancing on the plaza and many other special events. The campus also embraces the facilities of two acclaimed independent organizations: Tony® Award-winning South Coast Repertory and a site designated as the future home of the Orange County Museum of Art. It is also the artistic home to the Pacific Symphony, the Philharmonic Society of Orange County and the Pacific Chorale.