Education:

University of Missouri- Kansas City, Kansas City, MO (UMKC),

Masters of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Production, Emphasis: Lighting Design, May 2006

 

Creighton University, Omaha, NE

Bachelors of Fine Arts in Technical Theater, Emphasis: Lighting Design, Scenic Design, Stage Management, May 2002

 

Teaching Experience:

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Jacksonville, FL

Adjunct Instructor, Dance Production and Technical Theatre

Courses Taught:

• Dance Production I: The purpose of this course is to introduce dance students to the technical aspects of set design, music, sound, lights, costumes and related techniques of management, publicity and auditions.

• Dance Production II: The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to extend, refine and further develop technical aspects of set design, music, sound, lights, costumes and related techniques of management, publicity and auditions

 

Stephens College, Columbia, MO

Assistant Professor of Lighting Design, 2007-2014

Courses Taught:

• THA 211: Drafting for the Theatre:  An Introduction to basic mechanical drawing for Theatrical Design and construction.

• THA 218: Theatrical Lighting I: Introduction to the theory and practice of stage lighting, including light plots, focus charts and schedules, hookups, the creation of lighting cues and functions and qualities of light.

• THA 280: Topics in Theatre Arts: Advanced Electrics-In depth study of electrical theory and practice including the history of the electrical and electronic elements of stage lighting.

• THA 318:  Theatrical Lighting II: A course designed to assist the student in developing proficiency as a designer of stage lighting through research, classroom discussion and design projects

• THA 380: Topics in Theatre Arts: CAD-An overview of 2D and 3D Computer Aided Drafting for the theatre.  Programs covered include AutoCAD and Vectorworks.

• THA 212, 312, 412:  Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Production and Design:  Courses focused on specific topics or projects within the lighting field ranging from portfolio developments, CAD drafting for Lighting Designers, Fixture Maintenance, Master Electrician Skills, Designing specific productions,  and other projects

• DAN 238: Lighting and Production: Introduction to the theory and practice of stage lighting. The course also introduces the student to all the aspects of a stage production from the backstage perspective.

   

Shawnee Mission North High School, Mission KS

Guest Lecturer, 2005

Lectured on Lighting in:

• Repertory Theatre Class

• Advanced Repertory Theatre Class

UMKC, Kansas City, MO

Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2003

Courses Taught (with Victor En Yu Tan):

• THR 371: Stage Lighting: First half of the course introduces the student to the technical aspects of stage lighting through lectures, laboratory and crew work. Second half of semester involves the student in the fundamentals of design theory and procedure.

 

Employment History:

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Jacksonville, FL

Adjunct Instructor, 2016-Present

Responsibilities include:

• Teach courses in dance production and technical theatre as necessary

• Design and Implement lighting for productions and events in the Dance, Theatre, and Music Departments in a variety of venues including the school gym, proscenium theatre, black box theatre, and classroom spaces.

 

IATSE Local 115, Jacksonville, FL

Over-Hire Stage Hand, 2015-2017; Card-Holding Stage Hand, 2017-Present

Responsibilities include:

• Journeyman Stage hand.  Skilled in the following areas: Lighting, Wardrobe, Carpentry, Audio, and Video

 

Stephens College, Columbia, MO

Assistant Professor of Lighting Design, 2007-2014

Responsibilities include:

• Teach courses in Lighting Design and Technical Theatre as necessary

• Design lights for a minimum of 3 Departmental productions per year of a 13-show season (6 Main Stage Productions, 4 Student-Theatre Productions and 3 Dance Concerts).

• Manage and Mentor Student crews, designers and technical apprentices

• Maintain all Lighting equipment throughout the Academic Year

• Academic Advising to departmental students

• Faculty Governance and other Committee Work:

  • Professional Development Committee (2013-2014 Academic year (2 year term))

  • Graduate Council (2011-2012 Academic Year)

  • Corporate Faculty Executive Board: Parliamentarian (2009-2010 Academic Year)

  • Strategic Planning “Communication” Committee: Member (2008-2009 Academic Year)

  • Strategic Planning “Teaching and Learning” Committee: Member (2009-2010 Academic Year)

  • Search Committee, Vice-President of Enrollment Management:  Member (Oct 2010-Jan 2011)

• Service to the School:

  • Lighting and Technical Support for special events on Campus (2007-Present)

  • Recruitment for Department at Missouri Thespian Conference (2008)

  • Service-Learning Coordinator for all First Year Experience Students (2013)

 

Kilgore Arts, Jacksonville, FL; Formerly Columbia, MO

Co-Founder, Lighting Designer and Photographer, 2004-Present

Responsibilities include:

• Owner, Operator, and Manager

• Free-lance Lighting Design for all genres of performing arts

• Free-lance Photography (Theatre, Weddings, Headshots, Portraits)

 

CenterStage Productions, Overland Park, KS

Resident Lighting Designer for the Lewis and Shirley White Theatre, 2005-2007

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing lighting for all performances and special events in the new Lewis and Shirley White Theatre

• Equipment repair and maintenance and selection and purchase of all lighting related equipment

 

Kansas City Repertory Theatre

Electrician, Board Operator, Follow spot Operator, 2005-2007

Responsibilities include:

• Hang and focus of lighting equipment

• Running lighting board, follow spot  and/or projections

 

Berkshire Theatre Festival

Electrics/Carpentry Swing, May-August, 2003

Responsibilities include:

• Hang and focus for all Festival Shows

• Carpentry staff for all Festival Shows

• Assistant Lighting Design for productions as assigned

 

University of Missouri –Kansas City (UMKC)

Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2002- 2005

Responsibilities include:

• Designing lights for productions for both the Theatre Department and the UMKC Conservatory of Music as assigned.

• Working as an Electrician for the Kansas City Repertory Theatre on all productions (2002-2003, 2004-2005)

• Serving the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance as Master Electrician for White Recital Hall (2003-2004)

 

Honors/Awards:

• 5 Year Service Award, Stephens College,  April 2012

• Selected Presenter, Ming Cho Lee’s Clambake Portfolio Review, New York City, May 2005

• Finalist, The Gilbert V. Hemsley, Jr. Internship In Lighting, Lincoln Center, New York City,  Apr 2005

• Selected Presenter, 1st Annual Gilbert V. Hemlsey Jr. Portfolio Review, New York City,  Apr 2005

• Creighton University Award for Outstanding Achievement in Theatre,  Apr 2002

• The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Meritorious Achievement Award in Stage Management for Little Joe Monaghan,  Jan 2001

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