Paul F. Dean, Jr. is a fifth generation Local One Stagehand who was initiated 1987. 

Work as Local One Member

He has worked throughout Local One’s jurisdiction for 42 years in venues including the Metropolitan Opera House, various television studios, Broadway Theatres and numerous industrial events.  

Education

He has taken courses at Cornell Labor Studies as well as a Workers’ Compensation Course. Paul is currently serving on the New York State Department of Labor Pyrotechnic Examining Board. 

Service to Local One

 Paul served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees from May 2, 2010 to 2013 when he was elected to Theatrical Business Manager on May 5, 2013.
He was also appointed as the Chairman of the Local One Education Committee. In these positions, it is his goal to create opportunities for the membership of Local One with up-to-date training and technology such as Vari-Lite and the Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP Stage Electrician and Arena Rigging.) 
Paul was re-elected as Theatrical Business Manager in May 2013, and is privilaged to serve the membership of Local One.