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Education
2001 – 2004 Wayne State University Detroit, MI 48202 Master of Fine Arts in Scenic Design Course work included: Scenic Design; Lighting Design; Architecture and Decor; Watercolor and Color Pencil Rendering; Scene Painting; Drafting; Welding; Advanced Technical Theatre Problems; Teaching Internship; Repertory Theatre.
1996 – 1999 Longwood University Farmville, VA 23909 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Technical Theatre Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Work Experience
2007 – Present Lynchburg College Lynchburg, VA 24501 Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies § Scene Designer, Lighting Designer, and Technical Director for season consisting of two plays, one musical, and two dance shows. When not actively designing, mentoring students designing for the shows. § Supervision over scene shop and stage: manage multiple show budgets of approximately $2,800 per show, as well as production meetings and technical rehearsal. Also create proposals for use of Dean’s Academic Fund. § Supervise student crews, both paid and non-paid. § Teach between two and three classes a year, ranging from Intro to Theatre to upper level design classes. § Participate in multiple committees as part of the college’s Shared Governance program. § Participate actively in recruitment, attending Open Campus Day events, as well as speaking to prospective students at conferences such as SETC and VTA. § Advise students during the pre-registration time period and then register those students as well.
2006 – 2007 Brevard College Brevard, NC 28712 Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies § Scene Designer, Lighting Designer, Costume Designer and Technical Director for season consisting of three theatre shows. When not actively designing, mentoring students designing for the shows. Head Technician for the One-Act Festival, attending by high schools from North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. § Supervision over scene shop and stage: manage multiple show budgets of approximately $2,800 per show, as well as production meetings and technical rehearsal. Also create proposals for use of Friends of the Fine Arts donations. § Supervise student crews, both paid and non-paid. § Teach between six and eight classes a year, ranging from Intro to Theatre to upper level design classes. § Participate in multiple committees as part of the college’s Shared Governance program. § Direct shows when required. § Participate actively in recruitment, attending all Open Campus Day lunches, as well as speaking to prospective students at conferences such as SETC and NCTC. § Advise students during the pre-registration time period and then register those students as well.
2004 – 2006 Saint Mary’s College Notre Dame, IN 46656 Professional Specialist/Technical Director § Scene Designer, Lighting Designer and Technical Director for season consisting of two theatre shows, one dance show, and one opera. § Supervision over scene shop and stage: manage multiple show budgets ranging from $1,800 to $8,000, student and over hire staffing, shop and stage scheduling, and equipment maintenance. § Work with directors in both the Music and the Communications and Performance Studies departments to develop designs for shows. § Oversee the set up and take down of recital and concert equipment. § Teach at least one class a year, ranging from stagecraft to scene and lighting design. Also teach independent study classes for students interested in a more intensive learning experience. § Assist graduating seniors in developing their senior comprehensive.
Summers 2005 – 2006 Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival Notre Dame, IN 46556 Props Master § Serve as props master and supervise interns in the creation of all hand and furniture props. § Manage the budget and purchasing for 1 show, $4,000 season.
Summers 2002 – 2006 Illinois Shakespeare Festival Normal, IL 61761 Props Master (Summers 2003 -2005) § Serve as props master as well as supervise a staff of 4 including two interns. § Manage the budget and purchasing for 3 shows, $1,500 season. Carpenter/Deck Crew (Summer 2002) § Build from technical director’s working drawings. § Deck crew member for 2 of 3 shows. § Load sets in and out each day.
2001 – 2004 Wayne State University Detroit, MI 48202 Graduate Research Assistant § Scenic designer, technical director, props artisan, and/or scene painter for assigned shows. § As Scene Designer: o Collaborate with the director to develop sketches of the set. o Draft a ground plan, section views and front elevations. o Develop a presentational rendering or model as well as painter elevations § As Technical Director: o Manage budget of $3,500 to $4,500 per show. o Supervise crew of between 5 and 8, comprised of graduates and undergraduates. o Schedule changeovers and work calls. o Prepare working drawings and order necessary supplies.
Summer 1999 Young Abe Lincoln Outdoor Drama Lincoln City, IN 47552 Carpenter/Deck Crew § Build from technical director’s working drawings. § Assist in supervision of actor/technicians. § Scenic artist assistant when needed. § Deck crew for 2 shows. § Load sets in and out each day.
Summer 1998 Central Piedmont Summer Theatre Charlotte, NC 28204 Carpenter/Deck Crew § Build from technical director’s working drawings. § Supervision of actor/technicians and high school volunteers. § Assist in general painting needs. § Deck crew for 2 of 5 shows. § Load sets in and out each day.
1996 – 1999 Longwood College Farmville, VA 23909 Student/Assistant Student Technical Director § Maintain a course load of 18 to 22 credit hours per semester. § As Assistant Student Technical Director o Assist in supervision of work study students and volunteers. o Build from technical director’s working drawings.
Show Credits
Scenic/Lighting Designs Lynchburg College – Lynchburg, VA Winter Wonderland – Choreographer: Megan Emmanuel, 2007 Book of Days – Director: Jeff Wittman, 2007 Brevard College – Brevard, NC Steel Magnolias – Director: Dr. Robert White, 2007 Beyond Therapy – Director: Terry Dana Jachimiak II, 2007 Saint Mary’s College – Notre Dame, IN Dance Ensemble Workshop - Multiple Choreographers, 2006 Macbeth – Director: Mark Abram-Copenhaver, 2005 Cinderella – Director: Mark Abram Copenhaver, 2005 Witness Excerpts – Director: Doug Boyer, 2005 Choreographers Showcase – Director: Laurie Lowry, 2005 Our Town – Director: Katie Sullivan, 2004 Longwood University - Farmville, VA No Exit - Director: Dorothy Grothouse, 1999 Scenic Designs Illinois Shakespeare Festival – Normal, IL Much Ado About Nothing (Asst. Designer) – Designer: John Stark, Director: Debbie Alley, 2007 Loves Labours Lost (Asst. Designer) – Designer: Ola Maslik Director: Stephen Fried, 2007 Saint Mary’s College – Notre Dame, IN Witness – Director: Doug Boyer, 2006 Omaha Theatre Company – Omaha, NE If You Give a Mouse a Cookie - Director: James Larson, 2006 Hilberry Theatre – WSU Detroit, MI Lovers and Executioners - Director: David Hay, 2004 The Philadelphia Story - Director: Dr. Jim Thomas, 2002 Bonstelle Theatre – WSU Detroit, MI It’s a Wonderful Life - Director: Lavina Hart, 2003 Longwood University – Farmville, VA Second Shepherds Play - Director: Robbie Furhman, 1999 Measure for Measure (Assistant Designer) - Director: Bruce Speas, 1999 Lighting Designs Saint Mary’s College – Notre Dame, IN Necessary Targets - Director: Katie Sullivan, 2006 Costume Designs Brevard College – Brevard, NC A Delicate Balance – Director: Robert A. White Props Master Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival – Notre Dame, IN Comedy of Errors – Director: William Brown, 2006 Henry V - Director: William Brown, 2005 Illinois Shakespeare Festival - Normal, IL Comedy of Errors – Director: Chuck Ney, 2006 Pericles – Director: Henry Woronicz, 2006 Julius Ceasar – Director: Debbie Alley, 2006 Twelfth Night - Director: Joel Fink, 2005 Macbeth - Director: Karen Kessler, 2005 Henry VIII - Director: Don LaCasse, 2005 Two Gentleman of Verona - Director: Jessica Kubzansky, 2004 Cyrano de Bergerac - Director: Patrick O'Gara, 2004 Hamlet - Director: Michael Halberstam, 2004 The Knight of the Burning Pestle - Director: Bill Jenkins, 2003 King Lear - Director: Calvin MacLean, 2003 As You Like It - Director: Eli Simon, 2003 Hilberry Theatre - WSU Detroit, MI A Streetcar Named Desire - Director: Joe Calarco, 2003 Moliere/Cabal of Hypocrites - Director: Dr. Jim Thomas, 2002 Sisters Rosensweig - Director: David Magidson, 2002 Seasons Greetings - Director: Dr. Tony Schmidt, 2001 Scenic Artist Hilberry Theatre – WSU Detroit, MI It’s A Wonderful Life - Director: Lavina Hart, 2003 Great Expectations – Director: Blair Anderson, 2003 Cherry Orchard – Director: Dr. James Thomas, 2003 The Philadelphia Story – Director: Dr. James Thomas, 2002 Longwood University – Farmville, VA The Second Shepherds Play – Director: Robbie Furhman, 1999 Technical Director Brevard College – Brevard, NC Beyond Therapy – Director: Terry Dana Jachimiak II, 2007 A Delicate Balance – Director: Dr. Robert A. White, 2006 Saint Mary’s College – Notre Dame, IN Witness – Director: Doug Boyer, 2006 Necessary Targets - Director: Katie Sullivan, 2006 Dance Ensemble Workshop - Multiple Choreographers, 2006 Macbeth – Director: Mark Abram-Copenhaver, 2005 Cinderella – Director: Mark Abram Copenhaver, 2005 Witness – Director: Laurel Thomas, 2005 Choreographers Showcase – Director Laurie Lowry, 2005 Our Town – Director: Katie Sullivan, 2004 Hilberry Theatre – WSU Detroit, MI Great Expectations – Director: Blair Anderson, 2003 Good Doctor – Director: David Magidson, 2002
Theoretical Designs
Scenic Designs Wayne State University – Detroit, MI Romeo and Juliet, 2004 Rhinoceros, 2002 La Triviata, 2002 Cinderella, 2002 Macbeth, 2001 Longwood University – Farmville, VA How I Got That Story, 1999 The Foreigner, 1998 Costume Designs Wayne State University - Detroit, MI Summer and Smoke, 2003 Master Builder, 2003
Organizational Memberships
Member of Southeastern Theatre Conference
Additional Skills
Scene Painting; Render in water color and color pencil; Hand Drafting; Autocad 2004, Vectorworks 12.5, Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Illustrator 10, Adobe Pagemaker 7.0, Microsoft Excel XP, Microsoft Word XP, HTML, PHP, MySQL; Mig and Stick Welding; Prop construction; Build and reupholster furniture; | |