Matthew Reifsteck

About Matthew Reifsteck

I’m a technical director and project manager with deep experience in live event production, known for bridging the gap between creative vision and technical execution. Over the years, I’ve worked across the full spectrum of events—corporate, broadcast, experiential, touring, and architectural installations—leading teams and projects from pre-production through show day and strike.I started my career in an all-in-one AV shop, where I wore every hat: lighting designer, draftsperson, rental coordinator, crew chief, and warehouse hand. That foundation gave me a deep respect for every part of the process and a hands-on understanding of how live events come together.At PRG, I expanded into national-scale productions, managing logistics, labor, gear, and drafting for high-profile corporate and broadcast shows. My time at Tyler Truss gave me valuable insight into how the gear behind the show gets built—collaborating with production managers and engineers to ensure custom solutions were delivered ahead of rehearsals and first show dates.Now at Tait (formerly production glue), I lead technical execution for large-scale events, overseeing audio, video, lighting, rigging, and scenic—often stepping beyond the typical tech director role to help guide design teams, align creative goals with production realities, and manage rising costs with strategic clarity.

Experience

1. Senior Technical Producer

   TAIT

   Oct 2025 — Present · US

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Theatre

  2002 — 2006

• Unity High School

  High School Diploma

  1998 — 2002

• Parsons School of Design - The New School

  Master's Degree, Lighting Design

  2009 — 2010

Skills

• Video Lighting
• Moving Lights
• Live Events
• Av
• Architectural Lighting
• Entertainment
• Lighting Control
• Stage
• Stage Rigging
• Corporate Events
• Special Events Production
• Lighting
• Theatre
• Stage Lighting
• Production Management
• Lighting Design
• Stage Management
• Landscape Lighting
• Meeting Planning
• Project Management
• Film Production
• Television
• Rigging
• Studio Lighting
• Film
• Feature Films
• Led Lighting Systems