Education

          Michigan State University
                    M.F.A. Production Design
                    Lansing, MI 2007

          Mount Union College
                    B.A. Theatre
                    Alliance, OH 2001

Teaching Experience

         Michigan State University
                    Assistant Professor
                    Fall 2013-Present

         Buffalo State College
                    Assistant Professor
                    Fall 2007-Spring 2013

          Central Michigan University
                    Visiting Professor
                    Spring 2007

          Michigan State University
                    Graduate Teaching Assistant
                    2004-2007
      
          The Livingston Players
                    Painting Instructor
                    2004

Courses Taught

Michigan State University

IAH241: Creative Process
THR411: Lighting Design
THR111: Production Design, Lighting
THR211: Intro to Lighting Design
THR311: Production Practicum
THR814: Computer Rendering
THR894: Master Class- Design Process
THR364: Topics in Lighting

Buffalo State College
      
THA106: Introduction to Theater, teaching includes: Introduction to all aspects of theater. Includes discussion                of professional, educational, and community theater.

THA336: Introduction to Lighting Design, teaching includes: Lighting for theater, dance, studio, and industrial applications; principles of optical systems, stage lighting, color media, electricity, control systems, and history.

THA230: Theater Practicum, teaching includes: Laboratory experience in the theater arts chosen through faculty consultation, dependent upon student interests and experiences.

THA234: Introduction to Theater Design and Technology, teaching includes: Introduction to Lighting Design for the Theater focusing on collaboration between designers and directors.

BSC101: Foundations of Inquiry, teaching includes: Introduces Buffalo State College liberal arts curriculum and lays a foundation of critical thinking and basic research skills.

THA389: Drafting for the Theater, teaching includes: Introduces basic drafting principles as they relate to theatrical design.

THA338: Digital Design, teaching includes: An understanding of digital design programs used for theater design and improving critical assessment skills, especially as they relate to the evaluation of your own working process.

Central Michigan University

TAI177: Introduction to Sceninc and Lighting Design, teaching includes: Providing students with basic knowledge of designing, while focusing on collaboration and research.

University Service and Presentations

Gradute Design Director- MSU-2017-2019
​Advisory Committee for Theare Dept.-MSU-2014-Present
Varg-Sullivan Award-MSU College of Arts and Letters-2014-Present
Search Committee for Assistant Professor of Musical Theater/Dance- Theatre Dept. MSU-2014
Director of Under Graduate BFA Design- Theatre Dept. MSU-2014-Present
Search Committee for Assistant Professor of Scene Design- Chair- Theatre Dept.-MSU-2014
Arts and Letters Sub Committee for Graduate Fellowship Awards- MSU-2014
SDC Guest Director Selection Committee for Theatre Dept.-MSU-2014
Graduate Policies Sub Committee for Theatre Dept.-MSU-2013-Present
Arts and Letters College Graduate Committee-MSU-2013-Present
Arts and Humanities Senator-BSC-2013
Student Standards Senate Committee-BSC-2012-2013
President's Medal and Chancellor's Award Committee-BSC-2011-2013
Curriculum Committee for Arts and Humanities-BSC-2012-2013
Curriculum Committee for Theater Dept., Chair-BSC-2011-2013
Fundraising Committee for Theater Dept.-BSC-2010-2013
Recruitment Committee for Theater Dept.-BSC-2011-2013
Scholarship Committee for Theater Dept.-BSC-2011-2013
Search Committee for Technical Director-BSC-2011
Technology Committee for Arts and Humanities-BSC-2010-2013
By-Laws Committee for Arts and Humanities-BSC-2009
Service Learning Oversight Committee-BSC-2009-2010
Search Committee for Costume Shop Foreman-BSC-2008
Search Committee for Assistant Professor of Dance-BSC-2008
Search Committee for Assistant Professor of Costume Design-BSC-2008
Sefa Representative for Theater Dept.-BSC-2008-2013
Design Curriculum Committee for Theater Dept.-BSC-2008-2013
Technology Committee for Theater Dept., Chair-BSC-2008-2013
United States Institute for Technology Member-2006-Present
Graduate Representative, Faculty Meetings-MSU-2005-2006
Graduate Representative, Search Committee for Lighting Design Professor-MSU-2006
Graduate Representative, Search Committee for Head of Dance-MSU-2006
Graduate Representative, Graduate Affairs Committee-MSU-2005-2006
Graduate Representative, Graduate Grievance Committee-MSU-2004-2005

Lighting Design

Stellantis, Connor Center, Detroit, MI
Stellantis African Ancestry Network Diaspora(STAAND), Juneteenth Gala, 2022

Michigan State University, Studio 60, East Lansing, MI
Xanadu, directed by Rob Roznowski, 2013

Michigan State University, Pasant Theatre, East Lansing, MI
Contemporary Guide to Marriage, directed by Rob Roznowski, 2021
Hair, directed by Deric McNish, 2015
Peter Pan, directed by Rob Roznowski, 2014
Tartuffe, directed by Nick Tamarkin, 2007
Tea and Sympathy, directed by Rob Roznowski, 2006
Children's Hour, directed by Rob Roznowski, 2006
Twelfth Night, directed by Mary Job, 2004

Michigan State University, Fairchild Theatre
Into The Woods, directed by Deric McNish, 2020
Thus With a Kiss I Die, directed by Rob Roznowski, 2017
Stay With Me, directed by John Lepard, 2017
Posed, directed by Shaun Bible, 2006
The Life, directed by Rob Roznowski, 2005

Michigan State University, Arena  Theatre
Inherit the Wind, directed by Rob Roznowski, 2024
Hit the Wall, directed by Liz Gray, 2022
Suddenly Last Summer, directed by Frank Rutledge, 2005
Kenetic Remedies, directed by Collin Frasier, 2005

Williamston Theater, Williamston, MI
Thirst, directed by Tony Caselli, 2024
Predictor, directed by Billicia Hines, 2024
Maytag Virgin, directed by  Tony Caselli, 2024
Alabaster, directed by Tony Caselli, 2023
Wild Horses, directed by Mary Job, 2023
Tracy Jones, directed by Tony Caselli, 2022
The Safe House, directed by Casaundra Freeman, 2019 
New Releases, directed by Paige Conway, 2019
The Gin Game, directed by John Lepard, 2019
Our Lady Of Poison, directed by Shannon Ferrante, 2018
Beau Jest, directed by Tony Caselli, 2017
1984, directed by Tony Caselli, 2017
Pulp, directed by Tony Caselli, 2016
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol, directed by Julia Glander, 2015
Rounding Third, directed by Tony Caselli, 2015
Sirens, directed by Tony Caselli, 2015
Best Brothers, directed by Lyn Lammers, 2015

Tipping Point Theater, Northville, MI
Tracy Jones, directed by Tony Caselli, 2022
Rounding Third, directed by Tony Caselli, 2016
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Warren Consolidated School For Performing Arts, Sterling Heights, MI
Chicago, directed by June Wygant, 2015

Theater of Youth, Allendale Theater, Buffalo, NY
Flat Stanley, directed by Michael Walline, 2013
Best Christmas Pageant Ever, directed by Meg Quinn, 2012
Charlotte's Web, directed by Meg Quinn, 2012
Franklin's Apprentice, directed by Meg Quinn, 2012
Junie B. Jones, directed by Meg Quinn, 2012
Pinkalicious, directed by Michael Walline, 2011
How I Became a Pirate, directed by Meg Quinn, 2011
Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing, directed by Meg Quinn, 2011
Number the Stars, directed by Meg Quinn, 2011
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, directed by Ken Shaw 2010
Amelia Earhart, directed by Meg Quinn, 2010
Click Clack Moo, directed by Meg Quinn, 2010
Frank and Ella, directed by Meg Quinn, 2010
Inside Out, directed by Meg Quinn, 2010
A Little House Christmas, directed by Meg Quinn, 2010

Buffalo Inner City Ballet, Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts, Buffalo, NY
The Nutcracker, directed by Marvin Askew, 2009
Coppelia, directed by Marvin Askew, 2009
Passions, directed by Marvin Askew, 2009

Buffalo State College, Donald Savage Theater, Buffalo, NY
Dames at Sea, directed by Carlos Jones, 2012
When the Walls Come Down-Truth!, directed by Drew Kahn, 2012
Working, directed by Drew Kahn, 2012
The Children's Hour, directed by Donn Youngstrom, 2010
In The Blood, directed by Drew Kahn, 2009
Dog Sees God, directed by Drew Kahn, 2008
Baltimore Waltz, directed by Donn Youngstrom, 2007

Buffalo State College, Warren Enters Theater, Buffalo, NY
Mi Amore, chor. by Joy Garino, 2013
Buddha Bar, chor. by Leanne Rinelli, 2013
Work That Body, chor. by Carlos Jones, 2013
Hasbro, chor. by Carlos Jones, 2013
Rhythm Hunters, chor. by Janet Reed, 2013
Waiting, chor. by Michael Lambert, 2013
The Ladies Man, directed by Donn Youngstrom, 2012
Alternative Dimensions, chor. by Michael Lambert, 2012
I'm Not Leaving, directed by Joe Price, 2012
Enron, directed by Joe Price, 2011
Fantastic Voyage, directed by Carlos Jones, 2011
Julius Caesar, directed by Drew Kahn, 2011
Fuddy Meers, directed by Joe Price, 2010
Making the Rounds, chor. by Joy Garino, 2010
Jazz Is, chor. by Leanne Rinelli, 2010
Sketches of Spain, chor. by Joy Garino, 2010
Anything Goes, directed by Joe Price, 2009
Inner Sanctum, chor. by Janet Reed, 2009
Games, chor. by Carlos Jones, 2009
The Grapes of Wrath, directed by Joe Price, 2009
Twelfth Night, directed by Donn Youngstrom, 2008
Without Vision, chor. by Gerry Trentem, 2008
Radiate, chor. by Carlos Jones, 2008
Unwritten/Reveal, chor. by Janet Reed, 2008
Hair, directed by Andre De Shields, 2008
Antigone, directed by Drew Kahn, 2007

Buffalo Parks Conservancy, Buffalo, NY
Winter Nights Winter Lights, directed by Racheal Lithgow, 2010

The Boarshead Professional Theater, Lansing, MI
If the Shoe Fits, directed by Jonathan Courtemanche, 2006

The Ohio Light Opera, Freedlander Theatre, Wooster, OH
Friederike, directed by Steven Daigle, 2015
The Yeoman of the Guard, directed by, Julie Wright Costa, 2015
Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Steven Carr, 2009
Helen of Troy, directed by Ted Christopher, 2009
A Night in Venice, directed by Ted Christopher, 2009
The Yeoman of the Guard, directed by Julie Wright Costa, 2008
Marinka, directed by Steven Daigle, 2008
The Czarevitch, directed by Steven Daigle, 2008
Oklahoma, directed by, Steven Carr, 2008
Princess Ida, directed by Julie Wright Costa, 2007
Pirates of Penzance, directed by Fred Reader, 2007
Sound of Music, directed by Julie Wright Costa, 2007
The Music Man, directed by Steven Daigle, 2006
H.M.S. Pinafore, directed by Ted Christopher, 2006
The Gondolier's, directed by Julie Wright Costa, 2006
The Queen's Lace Handkerchief, directed by Steven Daigle, 2006
Man of La Mancha, directed by Steven Daigle, 2005
Die Fledermaus, directed by Ted Christopher, 2005
A Soldier's Promise, directed by Steven DAigle, 2005
The White Horse Inn, directed by Julie Wright Costa, 2005
South Pacific, directed by Steven Daigle, 2004
The Vagabond King, directed by Steven Daigle, 2004
The Merry Widow, directed by Nicholas Wuermann, 2004
The Mikado, directed by Julie Wright Costa, 2004
Robin Hood, directed by James Stuart, 2004
Patience, directed by Steven Daigle, 2004
The Violet of Montmartre, directed by Steven Daigle, 2004
The Brigands, directed by James Stuart, 2003
The Grand Duke, directed by Julie Wright Costa, 2003
Ruddigore, directed by Julie Wright Costa, 2002

The Zipper Theatre, New York, NY
Vices (workshop), directed by Nicholas Nagler, 2002

Theater Ten Ten, New York, NY
A Winter's Tale, directed by Tom Rowan, 2001

The Medicine Show Theater, New York, NY
The Further Adventures of Dick Piston, directed by Barbara Vann, 2001

Mount Union College, Rodman Playhouse, Alliance, OH
Working, directed by Douglas Hendel, 2001
One Act Play Festival, 2001
Student Dance Concert, 2000
Renaissance Festival, directed by Shannon Schweitzer, 1999

Awards

Emmy Nomination 2022 Beijing Olympic Games for Outstanding Studio Technical Event- Programmer
Encore Michigan Wilde Award for Best Lighting Design- Alabaster
The Lansing State Journal Thespie Award for Best Lighting Design- Into The Woods
The Lansing State Journal Thespie Award for Best Lighting Design- Pulp
Lansing City Pulse, Pulsar nomination for Best Lighting Design- ​Thus With A Kiss I Die
Lansing City Pulse, Pulsar nomination for Best Lighting Design- Pulp
Lansing City Pulse, Pulsar nomination for Best Lighting Design- Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
Lansing City Pulse, Pulsar nomination for Best Lighting Design- Hair
Lansing City Pulse, Pulsar nomination for Best Lighting Design- Peter Pan
Lansing City Pulse, Pulsar nomination for Best Lighting Design- Tea and Sympathy
ACTF Certificate of Merit for Lighting Design- The Children's Hour
ACTF Certificate of Merit for Lighting Design- Tea and Sympathy
The Lansing State Journal Thespie Award for Best Set Design- The House of Blue Leaves
Teaching Appreciation Award for Excellence in Teaching-2013
Michigan State University AT&T Award for Best Technology Enhanced Course-2015
Mini Light Lab Article in Live Design Magazine