Jerad Schomer’s experience spans leadership roles across firms, departments, design teams, volunteer engagements,and industry organizations. Through a varied career in the Performing Arts, Design, Architecture, and Construction fields he has developed a true passion for helping organizations realize their full potential through capital investments, optimized processes and systems, and strategic advisement.

• Charcoalblue

  Jerad helped lead Charcoalblue’s growth and expansion into the North American market as the first theatre consultant hired in New York. From 2014 to 2026 he led projects, developed staff and systems, and managed internal teams to help Charcoalblue grow into a leading force in theatre, acoustics, and AV design. Keystone projects include St. Ann’s Warehouse, Little Island, PAC NYC, The Obama Presidential Center, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, The Hudson Theatre, and The Apollo Theater.

• Park Avenue Armory

  Prior to joining Charcoalblue, Jerad worked as Technical Director at the Park Avenue Armory, leading technical production for diverse artists such as Robert Wilson, Ann Hamilton, The XX, Massive Attack, and Kenneth Branagh.

• The Metropolitan Opera

  Jerad worked in the production department of the Metropolitan Opera from 2007-2012. Starting as an intern, he moved through Technical Assistant into Project Manager. Jerad managed the technical development and rehearsal process for Robert LePage’s Ring Cycle from 2010-2012, among other productions.

• Iweiss

  Jerad worked as Drafter and Technical Designer in 2007 and again in 2014, developing system drawings for rigging installations in theatres and event spaces across the country.

• Freelance Design and Production

  Amidst a full career spanning technical and consulting roles, Jerad has maintained an active career as a production designer and manager, including for The Flea Theater, Woodshed Collective, Forma, and Off Square Theatre. He’s designed world premiere plays off broadway and regionally, toured internationally, and has held nearly every production role from scenic artist and follow spot operator to stage manager and director.