Paul Pesnell


Performer - Theatre TechnicianMusicianSoftware Engineer

PERFORMER


Paul has performed in classical and contemporary plays, musicals, interactive theatre, and on film.

  • Baritone/tenor
  • Experienced stage combatant

Paul is an actor, singer, stage combatant, and more based out of Washington DC.
Current: U/S in The Tempest at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
Upcoming: Maryland Renaissance Festival 2026

Theatre Technician


Sound designer for straight plays and musicals. A1, A2, overhire sound technician, and overhire electrics.

Paul works primarily with IATSE Local 22 at venues across the DC Metro, including The Kennedy Center, the National Mall, and more.

Musician


Paul has over a decade of experience playing trombone in pit orchestras, orchestras, concert bands, big bands, and small ensembles.

Paul is a baritone/tenor, primarily performing onstage in musicals from Les Miserables to Kinky Boots.

Software Engineer


Paul is a system administrator and software developer. He most recently supported a suite of financial applications maintaining cloud infrastructure for both Linux and Windows servers and developing new application features with Deloitte Consulting LLP.

  • Full-stack developer with experience in Rails, Angular, and more
  • CASP+ certified
  • AWS Solutions Architect Associate
  • System Administrator for Linux and Windows

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