Background
III, Ray Schmitz, was born on February 26, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Raymond William Junior and Mary Catherine (Murray) S.
artist theatrical audio engineer poet
III, Ray Schmitz, was born on February 26, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Raymond William Junior and Mary Catherine (Murray) S.
Graduated from the high school, Chicago.
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees apprentice, McVickers, Shubert, Civic, Studebaker & Blackstone Theatres, Chicago, 1966-1972;
flyman, Shubert Theatre, Chicago, 1967-1968;
lighting technician, Lyric Opera, Chicago, 1971-1974;
assistant audio engineer, Arie Crown Theatre, Chicago, 1983-1989;
head audio engineer industrial/commercial shows, assorted Midwest venues, Chicago, since 1989;
head audio engineer, Shubert Theatre, Chicago, since 1991. Sound designer Godspell, Chicago, 1989. Consultant coordinator 20 year reunion Chicago Conspiracy 7, 1988.
Speaker various galleries, Chicago, 1988. Audio consultant Village of Willow Springs, 1993. Chief Executive Officer Soundenista, Ltd.
Member Freedom Against Censorchip Today, Chicago, 1990. Co-founder Willow Springs Environmental Reform, 1992. Speech writer, press release writer Village Indiana Party, Willow Springs, Illinois Served in the United States Army, 1969-1971, Vietnam.
Member American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees.
Married Michelle Rae Pease, August 11, 1984. Children: Raymond IV, Vincent Paul, Luke Lee.