Sarah “Agent Red” Johnston

Red@AgentRed.net 818.437.7655 http://www.linkedin.com/in/agentred/

P R O D U C E R / D I R E C T O R / P E R F O R M E R C R E A T I V E & L O G I S T I C A L S E R V I C E S

A versatile and unique creative problem-solver with over a decade in positions of management and support as an independent contractor and business owner. Detail-oriented innovator with a collaborative mindset, and an established network of collaborators and influencers in Austin, Los Angeles, and nationally. Adept in executing projects in the field of Events, Performance, Media, Theater, Experiential Design, or Marketing. Strong understanding of storytelling techniques and the user experience effective in branding, marketing, events, and media projects. Easily navigates between creativity and business management.

• Project Management • Event Logistics and Operations • Artist Booking and Coordination • Support Services • Branding and Marketing

• Producer • Director • Costume Designer • Video Editor • Performer

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

AGENT RED Contractor - Creative and Logistical Services 2005 – Present •

Experiential Design/Event Production 2009 - Present • Co-Producer - Espolon’s “Memento Mori” w/Third Rail,NYC and Mirrorball, NYC • Co-Producer - SXSW Light Park at Republic Square Park (2013 – 2015) • Co-Producer, Co-Director, Writer - Land Without Evil w/Sky Candy, featured on PBS • Co-Producer, Creative Director - SPECTRA - Austin Fashion Week Official Opening Party 2012 • Co-Producer, Co-Creative Director - CHROMA, Official Opening Event for SXSW Interactive 2012 • Co-Producer, Music and Performance Director - Art Outside Festival (2009 – 2011) • Co-Producer, Co-Creative Director - Smirnoff “Be There” Austin, with Art Seen Alliance (2009)

Artist Booking/Coordination - Performers 2009 - Present • Clients include Lagunitas, Way2Much Ent., Mirrorball, Austin Art Alliance, Blizzard, Bassnectar, Paramount

Theater, and other Austin, NYC, and LA event companies. • Performance Director for Art Outside Festival 2012 – Present, Desert Rocks Festival 2012

Writing, Directing, Producing 2009 - Present • Stage Performances utilizing multidisciplinary talent and new technologies: Land Without Evil

(KLRU/PBS), Gratitud Infinita, TWIST, Desert Rocks Opening Ceremony (2012), SXSW : SXStreetCRASH (2009 – 2016)

• Transmedia Videos: For Sale, The Perfectionist, Paramount Theater Centenarian Trans-media Exhibit

Logistical Services and Support – Media and Events 2005– Present • 7 Years List Data and Box Office Mgmt. for Lagunitas, Symbiosis, Lightning in a Bottle, Art Outside Festival. • Management roles including: Stage Mgmt. (SXSW), Hospitality (ASA), Street-Team Coordination (LIB), Tour

Mgmt. (Lucent Dossier), Sponsorship Direction (Conceptart.org), Project Mgmt. (ASA) • Support roles in costuming, event and media production, sound and video editing, branding, marketing.

Costume Design 2005 - Present • Performance: Lucent Dossier, Land Without Evil, Crash Alchemy, Mirrorball, Lagunitas Couch Trippin’ • Bands: SORNE, Bourgeois Mystics, Arc Iris, Digital Wild, Trouble in the Streets, Robbie Fitzsimmons • Music Videos: Arc Iris, A Giant Dog,

‘Video Editing: 2008 - Present Trailers and Music Videos using Adobe Premiere can be found at https://vimeo.com/agentred/videos/

Artist Management/Development – Music, Art 2011 - 2012 • Clients include: SORNE, Pumpkin, Bird of Prey, Hobotech, Sky Tree, Mitch Schultz and DMTRMX, Riders Against

The Storm, Exploded Drawing, Boom Baptist, Dolomites

CRASH ALCHEMY Founder/Creative Director/Producer/Costume Design 02/2013 – Present

• Manage crews of 4 – 60 people to creat installations and performanes for audience of 40 – 15,000 people. Clients include The Do Lab, C3, Maker Faire, ASA, Mirrorball, Paramount Theater, Technology Ball, SXSW, Symbiosis Gathering, Euphoria Festival, Tech Ball, Sonic Bloom Festival.

• Conceive and execute original Interactive Installations and Performances using Movement, Music, New Technologies, Art, and Design. Oversee all Art Direction, Marketing, Graphic Design, Costuming, and other • Collaborate with agencies, brands, clients, talent, and vendors to create stage shows and video content.

• Manage all legal and business matters, including contracts, Tour Mgmt., accts. payable/receivable, insurance, and waivers.

LAGUNITAS Performer Booking/Stage Mgmt./Logistics 03/2013 - Present

• Develop creative strategies, hire and consult talent, craft interactive storylines, design costumes • Coordinate groups of 6 – 30 local interactive performers for events nationwide for audiences of 500 – 2000. • Manage Side Stage and or/changeover programming, including house playlists and performance • Create Proposals and contracts for as intermediary between Lagunitas, vendors, and talent. • Manage Planning and Execution of Box Office Operations for Lagunitas Beer Circus 2016 in 4 cities Nationwide.

ASA/ART OUTSIDE Producer/Coordinator/Curator/Talent Buyer 4/2009 – Present

• Handle communications between Art Seen Alliance (ASA) and vendors, artists and their mgmt. • Curate, schedule and coordinate 300+ performers for festival. • Develop and maintain a system to optimize efficiency and manage business. Create sponsor materials. • Create core creative concepts for events. Oversee production and promotions of public and private events • Curate and book bands, musicians, performers, & artists. Write and execute contracts and media releases•

AGENT RED Performer 01/2005 – Present

• Dance, Aerial, and Acrobatics with Lucent Dossier (2004 – 2009) • Solo Aerialist, Acrobat, and dancer as Agent Red (2009 – Present) • Sacred Dance, Workshop and Self-Empowerment Facilitation, EmCee (2012 – Present)

CLEVER MAVEN Experiential Design, Founder, Creative Director 1/2012 – 12/2014

• Create engaging campaigns, including research and development, production, and media. Clients include SXSW, Austin Fashion Week, Voice and Exit, Formula 1, Lightfaktor, Espolon, Mirrorball

• Work with core team to oversee production of technology–driven events, installations, and experiences. • Work with designers and innovators to develop new interactions between art, entertainment, and technology. • Oversee creative decisions, edit video and media.

LUCENT DOSSIER Performer/Producer/Costumes/Marketing/Media 12/2004 - 4/2009

• Performed dance, acrobatics, and character work internationally with interactive performance company • Managed groups of performers at events, music festivals, and international tours. • Designed costumes, conceived and choreographed performance pieces • Wrote, negotiated, and managed production proposals and schedules, as well as some contracts. • Wrote and distributed press releases, organized and maintained media server

E D U C A T I O N

May, 2003 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE B.A. School of Cinema Television Arts Emphasis in Film Production and Media Management June, 1999 MOORPARK COLLEGE (Deans List) A.A. Liberal Art S Television/Theater A.A. Video Production A.A. Theater Production

T E C H N O L O G Y S K I L L S

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Premier, Indesign, Lightroom, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Apps, Various online CRM, and Project Management Apps and Software. Familiar with Adobe After Effects, Illustrator.