Welcome to my ePortfolio! My name is Tyson Brooks and I am currently attending Salt Lake Community College (SLCC).

My path to studying technical theater was an unexpected one guided by intuition and a bit of AI. Back in junior high, I was part of the audio team for plays and assemblies and ran the live camera announcements. In high school, I completed one semester of classes. Despite these experiences, I still had interests spanning many fields.

One restless night, I turned to the AI interface I’d been exploring. I described my varied interests, asking it to analyze and advise which direction I should take if returning to school. Surprisingly, it highlighted technical theater where I could apply my range of skills creatively.

While AI alone didn’t dictate my choice, it did spark realization of how the hands-on problem-solving and technical aspects of theater production aligned with my strengths and passions. That revelation led me to enroll at SLCC, where I hope to immerse myself in bringing ideas to the stage.

I’ve been happily married to my wonderful and supportive wife, Emilie, since 2011. She works as a dedicated RN for Intermountain Health. Together we have 4 lively children aged 1 to 10.

Some of my favorite hobbies include tinkering with low voltage electronics and micro controllers. I especially enjoy enthusiastically designing elaborate Halloween displays for our yard each year, like the foam headstones with different textures and painting that was done to make them look very realistic. After earning my degree, my career goals are to find a job in technical theater at one of the superb local theatres or perhaps teach the craft to aspiring students.

Through this ePortfolio, I hope to chronicle my academic journey in a way that inspires others to pursue their dramatic passions. I aim to share both my successes and challenges openly.

Ultimately, I look forward to bringing the magic to the stage through technical theater and creating an unforgettable experience that really sells each show. I hope you enjoy learning more about me and my ambitious goals!

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