Curriculum Vitae
Employment
2017-Present: Assistant Professor of Lighting and Sound Design, Austin Peay State University
Spring 2017: Adjunct Instructor of Lighting, College of William and Mary
2013 – 2017: Lecturer of Lighting and Sound Design, Christopher Newport University
2011 – 2013: Assistant Professor of Technical Theatre and Design, Virginia Intermont College
2008 – 2011: Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Virginia
Education
M.F.A., Lighting Design, University of Virginia, May 2011
B.A. Theatre, Illinois Wesleyan University, May 2006
Professional Lighting Design Experience
Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, November 2018 Director: Ernie Nolan
Fall Into Dance, October 2018 Director: Kevin Loveland, Jr.
All My Sons, October 2018 Director: Darren Michael
12th Annual Spring Dance Concert, March 2018 . Director: Marcus Hayes
The Taming of the Shrew, February 2018 Director: Talon Beeson
The Cripple of Innishman, October 2018 Director: Darren Michael
Company, October 2018 Director: Dr. Christopher Bailey
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
A Delicate Balance, March 2017 Directors: Laura Lloyd and Ann Mazzocca
Working 2012, February 2017 Director: Greg Thompson
Almost, Maine, November 2016 Director: Gregg Lloyd
Major Barbara, October 2016 Director: Amy Insley
A Delicate Balance, March 2016 Directors: Laura Lloyd and Ann Mazzocca
Legally Blonde, February 2016 Director: Justin Amellio
Silent Sky, November 2015 Director: Denise Gilman
Noises Off, September 2015 Director: Gregg Lloyd
Tartuffe, April 2015 Director: Jim Iorio
A Delicate Balance, March 2015 Directors: Laura Lloyd and Ann Mazzocca
Into the Woods, February 2015 Director: Laura Lloyd
Vanya and … Spike, September 2014 Director: Gregg Lloyd
The Odd Couple (Female Version), April 201 Director: Matthew Singletary
A Delicate Balance, March 2014 Director: Jennifer Lent
Once Upon a Mattress, February 2014 Director: Gregg Lloyd
Legacy of Light, November 2013 Director: Denise Gilman
Ah, Wilderness!, October 2013 Director: Laura Lloyd
Nebraska Shakespeare Festival, Omaha, NE
The Merry Wives of Windsor, July 2017 Director: John Hardy
King Lear, June 2017 Director: Vincent Carlson Brown
Othello, July 2015 Director: John Hardy
As You Like It, June 2015 Director: Vincent Carlson Brown
Richmond Shakespeare Festival, Richmond, IN
Romeo and Juliet, June 2014 Director: Lynne Socey
Much Ado About Nothing, June 2014 Director: Joshua Robinson
Countryside Community Theatre, Eldridge, IA
Les Miserables, June 2013 Director: David Turley
Live Arts Theatre, Charlottesville, VA
August: Osage County, May 2013 Director: Fran Smith
Circle Mirror Transformation, March 2012 Director: Ray Nedzel
Six Degrees of Separation, May 2011 Director: Betsy Tucker
A Memory of Water, March 2011 Director: Laura Rikard
Intimate Apparel, February 2010 Director: Ray Smith
Four County Players, Barboursville, VA
Snoopy, June 2012 Director: Linda Zuby
Heritage Theatre Festival, Charlottesville, VA
My Fair Lady, June 2011 Director: Bob Chapel
39 Steps, July 2011 Director: John Paul Scheidler
Boeing, Boeing, July 2011 Director: William Howard Rough
She Loves Me, July 2011 Director: Bob Chapel
Pump Boys and Dinettes, June 2009 Director: Renee Dobson
Transport Group, New York City, NY
Being Audrey, Director: Jack Cummings III
Associate Lighting Designer, March 2010 Lighting Designer: R. Lee Kennedy (USA)
Sacramento Theatre Company, Sacramento, CA
Magdalene, April 2008 Director: Peggy Shannon
Resting Place (world premier), February 2008 Director: Rod Loomis
Vivien, November 2007 Director: Peter Sander
Virgo/Hebrew Rising, September 2007 Director: Matt Foyer
Arundel Barn Playhouse, Arundel, ME
Leading Ladies, August 2007 Director: Tony Capone
The Full Monty, July 2007 Director: Stephen Nachemie (SSDC)
Joseph... Dreamcoat, July 2007 Director: Liz Rossi
I Love You...Now Change, June 2007 Director: Brian Feehan (SSDC)
Teaching Experience
Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
Instructor - THEA 1030, Introduction to Theatre, Fall 2018
Instructor - THEA 1600, Stagecraft, Fall 2018
Instructor - THEA 4300, Lighting Design I, Fall 2018
Instructor - THEA 1500, Stage Management, Spring 2018
Instructor - THEA 3601, Sound Design, Spring 2018
Instructor - THEA 1030, Introduction to Theatre, Fall 2017
Instructor - THEA 1600, Stagecraft, Fall 2018
College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
Instructor – THEA 213, Introduction to Stage Lighting, Spring 2017
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Instructor – THEA 250, Scene Design and Technology, Spring 2017
Instructor – THEA 355, Sound Design, Spring 2017
Instructor – THEA 210, The Dramatic Impulse, Fall 2016
Instructor – THEA 250, Scene Design and Technology, Fall 2016
Instructor – THEA 250, Scene Design and Technology, Spring 2016
Instructor – THEA 356, Lighting Design, Spring 2016
Instructor – THEA 210, The Dramatic Impulse, Fall 2015
Instructor – THEA 250, Scene Design and Technology, Fall 2015
Instructor – THEA 456, Lighting Design II, Fall 2015
Instructor – THEA 250, Scene Design and Technology, Spring 2015
Instructor – THEA 356, Lighting Design, Spring 2015
Instructor – THEA 250, Scene Design and Technology, Fall 2014
Instructor – THEA 355, Sound Design, Fall 2014
Instructor – THEA 230, Practical Acting: From Broadway to Boardroom, Spring 2014
Instructor – THEA 250, Scene Design and Technology, Spring 2014
Instructor – THEA 230, Practical Acting: From Broadway to Boardroom, Fall 2013
Instructor – THEA 250, Scene Design and Technology, Fall 2013
Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, VA
Instructor – THEA 301, Introduction to Design, Spring 2013
Instructor – THEA 314, Lighting Design, Spring 2013
Instructor – THEA 321, Stage Management, Spring 2013
Instructor - THEA 201, Stagecraft, Fall 2012
Instructor - THEA 213, Makeup Design and Application, Fall 2012
Instructor - THEA 220, Drafting and Color Media, Fall 2012
Instructor - THEA 301, Introduction to Design, Spring 2012
Instructor - THEA 320, Sound Design, Spring 2012
Instructor - THEA 321, Stage Management, Spring 2012
Instructor - THEA 400, Practicum, Spring 2012
Instructor - THEA 200, Practicum, Fall 2011
Instructor - THEA 201, Stagecraft, Fall 2011
Instructor - THEA 213, Makeup Design and Application, Fall 2012
Instructor - THEA 400, Practicum, Fall 2011
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Instructor – DRAM 2110, Lighting Technology, Spring 2011
Co-Instructor – DANC 3650, Dance Production, Fall 2010
Instructor – DRAM 2110, Lighting Technology, Fall 2009
Teaching Assistant – DRAM 4110, Lighting Design, Spring 2009
Teaching Assistant – DRAM 2110, Lighting Technology, Fall 2008
Instructor – DRAM 2130, Lighting Laboratory, Fall 2008 – Spring 2011
Presentations
Southeastern Theatre Conference, Lexington, VA
Presenter – Digital Light Renderings with Vectorworks, Spring 2017
A presentation given on the use of the drafting program Vectorworks to create realistic digital 3D renderings for lighting design implementing the
use of correct instrumentation, focus, color and texture.
Co-Presenter – Contemporary Skillsets For Young Electricians, Spring 2017
An open forum discussion on what skills and knowledge should we be teaching our undergraduate students, and how can we implement theatrical
electrical knowledge in a limited collegiate environment.
Co-Presenter – The All-In-One Technical Theater Professor, Spring 2017
A presentation given on the preparation, teaching load, and scheduling balance needed for up and coming technical theatre professors who are the
only technical theatre professor in their department.
Virginia Theater Association, Norfolk, VA
Presenter – Basics of Vectorworks
A presentation on the general use and tools of the CAD program Vectorworks, meant for introductory students and teachers beginning to use the
program.
Southeastern Theatre Conference, Greensboro, NC
Presenter – Digital Light Renderings in Vectorworks, Spring 2016
A presentation given on the use of the drafting program Vectorworks to create realistic digital 3D renderings for lighting design implementing the
use of correct instrumentation, focus, color and texture.
Co-Presenter – The All-In-One Technical Theatre Professor, Spring 2016
A presentation given on the preparation, teaching load, and scheduling balance needed for up and coming technical theatre professors who are
the only technical theatre professor in their department.
Virginia Theater Association, Norkfolk, VA
Co-Presenter – Portfolio Creation
A presentation given on how to structure the evolution of the collegiate design portfolio.
Southeastern Theatre Conference, Chattanooga, TN
Co-Presenter – The All-In-One Theatre Professor, Spring 2015
A presentation given on the preparation, teaching load, and scheduling balance needed for up and coming technical theatre professors who are
the only technical theatre professor in their department.
Presenter – Digital Light Renderings in Vectorworks, Spring 2015
A presentation given on the use of the drafting program Vectorworks to create realistic digital 3D renderings for lighting design implanting the use
of correct instrumentation, focus, color and texture.
Virginia Thespians Conference, Fairfax, VA
Presenter – Portfolio Creation, Spring 2015
A presentation on the creation of a theatrical design portfolio for admission to college and university theater programs for high school students.
Presenter – Sound Editing in Audacity, Spring 2015
A presentation on the tools of the editing software Audacity and some personal strategies for sound and music editing.
Southeastern Theatre Conference, Mobile, AL
Co-Presenter – The All-In-One Theatre Professor, Spring 2014
A presentation given on the preparation, teaching load, and scheduling balance needed for up and coming technical theatre professors who are
the only technical theatre professor in their department.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Guest Lecturer – DRAM 1010, Introduction to Theatre, “Lighting Design” – Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009
Led lecture on the process of lighting design, paperwork, focus, and programming a show.
Guest Lecturer – DANC 3650, Dance Production, “Lighting Instrumentation”, Fall 2009
Led lecture on different types of lighting instruments, proper procedure for hang and focus of a lighting instrument, and the usage of color and texture
in lighting instruments.
Professional Scenic Design Experience
Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, VA
Sweet Charity, April 2013 Director:
Blithe Spirit, November 2012 Director: Bonny Gable
Lysistrata Wears Prada, April 2012 Director: Bonny Gable
The Magic Tower, February 2012 Director: Sara Jones
Dinner Guest, February 2012 Director: Audrey Kueykendal
The Tempest, November 2011 Director: Bonny Gable
Live Arts
13, July 2010 Directors: Will Rucker and Laura Rikard
Professional Sound Design Experience
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Stupid F#@$ing Bird, April 2017 Director: Denise Gilman
A Delicate Balance, March 2017 Directors: Laura Lloyd and Ann Mazzocca
Working 2012, February 2017 Director: Greg Thompson
Almost, Maine, November 2016 Director: Gregg Lloyd
Major Barbara, October 2016 Director: Amy Insley
Macbeth, April 2016 Director: Jim Iorio
A Delicate Balance, March 2016 Directors: Laura Lloyd and Ann Mazzocca
Legally Blonde, February 2016 Director: Justin Amellio
Silent Sky, November 2015 Director: Denise Gilman
Noises Off, September 2015 Director: Gregg Lloyd
Tartuffe, April 2015 Director: Jim Iorio
A Delicate Balance, March 2015 Directors: Laura Lloyd and Ann Mazzocca
Into the Woods, February 2015 Director: Laura Lloyd
Vanya and … Spike, September 2014 Director: Gregg Lloyd
A Delicate Balance, March 2014 Director: Jennifer Lent
Professional Prejection Design Experience
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Working 2012, February 2017 Director: Greg Thompson
Silent Sky, November 2015 Director: Denise Gilman
Educational Lighting Design Experience
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Evita, April 2011 Director: Bob Chapel
The Glass Menagerie, September 2010 Director: Richard Warner
The Seagull, February 2010 Director: Amanda McCraven
The Foreigner, September 2009 Director: Richard Warner
The Two Gentlemen of Verona, April 2009 Director: Colleen Kelly
Day of Absence, October 2008 Director: Theresa Davis
Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
Dance Concert, April 2006 Choreographer: David Dorfman
Le Bourgouis Avant-Garde, November 2005 Director: Sara Freeman
Farther West, February 2005 Director: Sandra Lindbergh
Polaroid Stories, May 2004 Director: Allan Aquino
Educational Sound Design Experience
University of Virginia
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Nov 2010 Director: Brendon Fox
University Service
Christopher Newport University
Committee on Intellectual Property, 2015-Present
Virginia Intermont College
Long Range Planning Committee, 2012-2013
Special Skills
Lighting Software: Vectorworks 2016, Lightwright 5, ESP Vision
Lighting Consoles: ETC EOS, ETC ION, ETC Element, ETC Expression 2, ETC Express, ETC Obsession, High End Hog3PC
Advanced Lighting Technology: Moving Lights, LED Technology, Martin Rush MH1, Robe Robin LED Color Wash, Martin Mac 500, High End Cyberlight, High End Studio Color, Altman SpectraCyc 200, Color Kinetics Colorblast 6, Color Kinetics Colorburt 12, Color Kinetics I-Color
Other Computer Software:Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe After Effects, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point
Sound Equipment: Behringer X32 Digital Sound Console, Shure XD1/XD4 Transmitters and Recievers
Sound Design Software: Audacity 1.3, Digital Performer 7, Qlab 3 (Sound and Projection)
Advanced Carpentry Skills
Intermediate Scenic Painting Skills
Beginner Level Welding Skills
Honors, Awards, Fellowships
USITT Young Designers and Technicians Award Nominee, Lighting Design, 2011
Kennedy Center, Certificate of Merit, 2009-2010, Excellence in Lighting Design “The Seagull”
Graduate Student Assistantship, University of Virginia, August 2008 – May 2011
Memberships and Organizations
United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Member 2010 – Present
Southeastern Theatre Conference, Member 2003 – 2007, 2011 - Present
Community Service
Fringe Festival, Edinburgh, Scotland, Aug 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013
American High School Theatre Festival, Fringe Theatre Team, Technical Assistant
Worked with AHSTF to help high school students from all across North America and Hawaii bring theatrical productions to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and help them acclimate to the new theatre space. I work primarily with the technical staff of the high schools helping them set up and adapt lighting, sound and any complex scenic elements .
2017-Present: Assistant Professor of Lighting and Sound Design, Austin Peay State University
Spring 2017: Adjunct Instructor of Lighting, College of William and Mary
2013 – 2017: Lecturer of Lighting and Sound Design, Christopher Newport University
2011 – 2013: Assistant Professor of Technical Theatre and Design, Virginia Intermont College
2008 – 2011: Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Virginia
Education
M.F.A., Lighting Design, University of Virginia, May 2011
B.A. Theatre, Illinois Wesleyan University, May 2006
Professional Lighting Design Experience
Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, November 2018 Director: Ernie Nolan
Fall Into Dance, October 2018 Director: Kevin Loveland, Jr.
All My Sons, October 2018 Director: Darren Michael
12th Annual Spring Dance Concert, March 2018 . Director: Marcus Hayes
The Taming of the Shrew, February 2018 Director: Talon Beeson
The Cripple of Innishman, October 2018 Director: Darren Michael
Company, October 2018 Director: Dr. Christopher Bailey
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
A Delicate Balance, March 2017 Directors: Laura Lloyd and Ann Mazzocca
Working 2012, February 2017 Director: Greg Thompson
Almost, Maine, November 2016 Director: Gregg Lloyd
Major Barbara, October 2016 Director: Amy Insley
A Delicate Balance, March 2016 Directors: Laura Lloyd and Ann Mazzocca
Legally Blonde, February 2016 Director: Justin Amellio
Silent Sky, November 2015 Director: Denise Gilman
Noises Off, September 2015 Director: Gregg Lloyd
Tartuffe, April 2015 Director: Jim Iorio
A Delicate Balance, March 2015 Directors: Laura Lloyd and Ann Mazzocca
Into the Woods, February 2015 Director: Laura Lloyd
Vanya and … Spike, September 2014 Director: Gregg Lloyd
The Odd Couple (Female Version), April 201 Director: Matthew Singletary
A Delicate Balance, March 2014 Director: Jennifer Lent
Once Upon a Mattress, February 2014 Director: Gregg Lloyd
Legacy of Light, November 2013 Director: Denise Gilman
Ah, Wilderness!, October 2013 Director: Laura Lloyd
Nebraska Shakespeare Festival, Omaha, NE
The Merry Wives of Windsor, July 2017 Director: John Hardy
King Lear, June 2017 Director: Vincent Carlson Brown
Othello, July 2015 Director: John Hardy
As You Like It, June 2015 Director: Vincent Carlson Brown
Richmond Shakespeare Festival, Richmond, IN
Romeo and Juliet, June 2014 Director: Lynne Socey
Much Ado About Nothing, June 2014 Director: Joshua Robinson
Countryside Community Theatre, Eldridge, IA
Les Miserables, June 2013 Director: David Turley
Live Arts Theatre, Charlottesville, VA
August: Osage County, May 2013 Director: Fran Smith
Circle Mirror Transformation, March 2012 Director: Ray Nedzel
Six Degrees of Separation, May 2011 Director: Betsy Tucker
A Memory of Water, March 2011 Director: Laura Rikard
Intimate Apparel, February 2010 Director: Ray Smith
Four County Players, Barboursville, VA
Snoopy, June 2012 Director: Linda Zuby
Heritage Theatre Festival, Charlottesville, VA
My Fair Lady, June 2011 Director: Bob Chapel
39 Steps, July 2011 Director: John Paul Scheidler
Boeing, Boeing, July 2011 Director: William Howard Rough
She Loves Me, July 2011 Director: Bob Chapel
Pump Boys and Dinettes, June 2009 Director: Renee Dobson
Transport Group, New York City, NY
Being Audrey, Director: Jack Cummings III
Associate Lighting Designer, March 2010 Lighting Designer: R. Lee Kennedy (USA)
Sacramento Theatre Company, Sacramento, CA
Magdalene, April 2008 Director: Peggy Shannon
Resting Place (world premier), February 2008 Director: Rod Loomis
Vivien, November 2007 Director: Peter Sander
Virgo/Hebrew Rising, September 2007 Director: Matt Foyer
Arundel Barn Playhouse, Arundel, ME
Leading Ladies, August 2007 Director: Tony Capone
The Full Monty, July 2007 Director: Stephen Nachemie (SSDC)
Joseph... Dreamcoat, July 2007 Director: Liz Rossi
I Love You...Now Change, June 2007 Director: Brian Feehan (SSDC)
Teaching Experience
Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
Instructor - THEA 1030, Introduction to Theatre, Fall 2018
Instructor - THEA 1600, Stagecraft, Fall 2018
Instructor - THEA 4300, Lighting Design I, Fall 2018
Instructor - THEA 1500, Stage Management, Spring 2018
Instructor - THEA 3601, Sound Design, Spring 2018
Instructor - THEA 1030, Introduction to Theatre, Fall 2017
Instructor - THEA 1600, Stagecraft, Fall 2018
College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
Instructor – THEA 213, Introduction to Stage Lighting, Spring 2017
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Instructor – THEA 250, Scene Design and Technology, Spring 2017
Instructor – THEA 355, Sound Design, Spring 2017
Instructor – THEA 210, The Dramatic Impulse, Fall 2016
Instructor – THEA 250, Scene Design and Technology, Fall 2016
Instructor – THEA 250, Scene Design and Technology, Spring 2016
Instructor – THEA 356, Lighting Design, Spring 2016
Instructor – THEA 210, The Dramatic Impulse, Fall 2015
Instructor – THEA 250, Scene Design and Technology, Fall 2015
Instructor – THEA 456, Lighting Design II, Fall 2015
Instructor – THEA 250, Scene Design and Technology, Spring 2015
Instructor – THEA 356, Lighting Design, Spring 2015
Instructor – THEA 250, Scene Design and Technology, Fall 2014
Instructor – THEA 355, Sound Design, Fall 2014
Instructor – THEA 230, Practical Acting: From Broadway to Boardroom, Spring 2014
Instructor – THEA 250, Scene Design and Technology, Spring 2014
Instructor – THEA 230, Practical Acting: From Broadway to Boardroom, Fall 2013
Instructor – THEA 250, Scene Design and Technology, Fall 2013
Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, VA
Instructor – THEA 301, Introduction to Design, Spring 2013
Instructor – THEA 314, Lighting Design, Spring 2013
Instructor – THEA 321, Stage Management, Spring 2013
Instructor - THEA 201, Stagecraft, Fall 2012
Instructor - THEA 213, Makeup Design and Application, Fall 2012
Instructor - THEA 220, Drafting and Color Media, Fall 2012
Instructor - THEA 301, Introduction to Design, Spring 2012
Instructor - THEA 320, Sound Design, Spring 2012
Instructor - THEA 321, Stage Management, Spring 2012
Instructor - THEA 400, Practicum, Spring 2012
Instructor - THEA 200, Practicum, Fall 2011
Instructor - THEA 201, Stagecraft, Fall 2011
Instructor - THEA 213, Makeup Design and Application, Fall 2012
Instructor - THEA 400, Practicum, Fall 2011
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Instructor – DRAM 2110, Lighting Technology, Spring 2011
Co-Instructor – DANC 3650, Dance Production, Fall 2010
Instructor – DRAM 2110, Lighting Technology, Fall 2009
Teaching Assistant – DRAM 4110, Lighting Design, Spring 2009
Teaching Assistant – DRAM 2110, Lighting Technology, Fall 2008
Instructor – DRAM 2130, Lighting Laboratory, Fall 2008 – Spring 2011
Presentations
Southeastern Theatre Conference, Lexington, VA
Presenter – Digital Light Renderings with Vectorworks, Spring 2017
A presentation given on the use of the drafting program Vectorworks to create realistic digital 3D renderings for lighting design implementing the
use of correct instrumentation, focus, color and texture.
Co-Presenter – Contemporary Skillsets For Young Electricians, Spring 2017
An open forum discussion on what skills and knowledge should we be teaching our undergraduate students, and how can we implement theatrical
electrical knowledge in a limited collegiate environment.
Co-Presenter – The All-In-One Technical Theater Professor, Spring 2017
A presentation given on the preparation, teaching load, and scheduling balance needed for up and coming technical theatre professors who are the
only technical theatre professor in their department.
Virginia Theater Association, Norfolk, VA
Presenter – Basics of Vectorworks
A presentation on the general use and tools of the CAD program Vectorworks, meant for introductory students and teachers beginning to use the
program.
Southeastern Theatre Conference, Greensboro, NC
Presenter – Digital Light Renderings in Vectorworks, Spring 2016
A presentation given on the use of the drafting program Vectorworks to create realistic digital 3D renderings for lighting design implementing the
use of correct instrumentation, focus, color and texture.
Co-Presenter – The All-In-One Technical Theatre Professor, Spring 2016
A presentation given on the preparation, teaching load, and scheduling balance needed for up and coming technical theatre professors who are
the only technical theatre professor in their department.
Virginia Theater Association, Norkfolk, VA
Co-Presenter – Portfolio Creation
A presentation given on how to structure the evolution of the collegiate design portfolio.
Southeastern Theatre Conference, Chattanooga, TN
Co-Presenter – The All-In-One Theatre Professor, Spring 2015
A presentation given on the preparation, teaching load, and scheduling balance needed for up and coming technical theatre professors who are
the only technical theatre professor in their department.
Presenter – Digital Light Renderings in Vectorworks, Spring 2015
A presentation given on the use of the drafting program Vectorworks to create realistic digital 3D renderings for lighting design implanting the use
of correct instrumentation, focus, color and texture.
Virginia Thespians Conference, Fairfax, VA
Presenter – Portfolio Creation, Spring 2015
A presentation on the creation of a theatrical design portfolio for admission to college and university theater programs for high school students.
Presenter – Sound Editing in Audacity, Spring 2015
A presentation on the tools of the editing software Audacity and some personal strategies for sound and music editing.
Southeastern Theatre Conference, Mobile, AL
Co-Presenter – The All-In-One Theatre Professor, Spring 2014
A presentation given on the preparation, teaching load, and scheduling balance needed for up and coming technical theatre professors who are
the only technical theatre professor in their department.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Guest Lecturer – DRAM 1010, Introduction to Theatre, “Lighting Design” – Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009
Led lecture on the process of lighting design, paperwork, focus, and programming a show.
Guest Lecturer – DANC 3650, Dance Production, “Lighting Instrumentation”, Fall 2009
Led lecture on different types of lighting instruments, proper procedure for hang and focus of a lighting instrument, and the usage of color and texture
in lighting instruments.
Professional Scenic Design Experience
Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, VA
Sweet Charity, April 2013 Director:
Blithe Spirit, November 2012 Director: Bonny Gable
Lysistrata Wears Prada, April 2012 Director: Bonny Gable
The Magic Tower, February 2012 Director: Sara Jones
Dinner Guest, February 2012 Director: Audrey Kueykendal
The Tempest, November 2011 Director: Bonny Gable
Live Arts
13, July 2010 Directors: Will Rucker and Laura Rikard
Professional Sound Design Experience
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Stupid F#@$ing Bird, April 2017 Director: Denise Gilman
A Delicate Balance, March 2017 Directors: Laura Lloyd and Ann Mazzocca
Working 2012, February 2017 Director: Greg Thompson
Almost, Maine, November 2016 Director: Gregg Lloyd
Major Barbara, October 2016 Director: Amy Insley
Macbeth, April 2016 Director: Jim Iorio
A Delicate Balance, March 2016 Directors: Laura Lloyd and Ann Mazzocca
Legally Blonde, February 2016 Director: Justin Amellio
Silent Sky, November 2015 Director: Denise Gilman
Noises Off, September 2015 Director: Gregg Lloyd
Tartuffe, April 2015 Director: Jim Iorio
A Delicate Balance, March 2015 Directors: Laura Lloyd and Ann Mazzocca
Into the Woods, February 2015 Director: Laura Lloyd
Vanya and … Spike, September 2014 Director: Gregg Lloyd
A Delicate Balance, March 2014 Director: Jennifer Lent
Professional Prejection Design Experience
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Working 2012, February 2017 Director: Greg Thompson
Silent Sky, November 2015 Director: Denise Gilman
Educational Lighting Design Experience
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Evita, April 2011 Director: Bob Chapel
The Glass Menagerie, September 2010 Director: Richard Warner
The Seagull, February 2010 Director: Amanda McCraven
The Foreigner, September 2009 Director: Richard Warner
The Two Gentlemen of Verona, April 2009 Director: Colleen Kelly
Day of Absence, October 2008 Director: Theresa Davis
Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
Dance Concert, April 2006 Choreographer: David Dorfman
Le Bourgouis Avant-Garde, November 2005 Director: Sara Freeman
Farther West, February 2005 Director: Sandra Lindbergh
Polaroid Stories, May 2004 Director: Allan Aquino
Educational Sound Design Experience
University of Virginia
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Nov 2010 Director: Brendon Fox
University Service
Christopher Newport University
Committee on Intellectual Property, 2015-Present
Virginia Intermont College
Long Range Planning Committee, 2012-2013
Special Skills
Lighting Software: Vectorworks 2016, Lightwright 5, ESP Vision
Lighting Consoles: ETC EOS, ETC ION, ETC Element, ETC Expression 2, ETC Express, ETC Obsession, High End Hog3PC
Advanced Lighting Technology: Moving Lights, LED Technology, Martin Rush MH1, Robe Robin LED Color Wash, Martin Mac 500, High End Cyberlight, High End Studio Color, Altman SpectraCyc 200, Color Kinetics Colorblast 6, Color Kinetics Colorburt 12, Color Kinetics I-Color
Other Computer Software:Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe After Effects, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point
Sound Equipment: Behringer X32 Digital Sound Console, Shure XD1/XD4 Transmitters and Recievers
Sound Design Software: Audacity 1.3, Digital Performer 7, Qlab 3 (Sound and Projection)
Advanced Carpentry Skills
Intermediate Scenic Painting Skills
Beginner Level Welding Skills
Honors, Awards, Fellowships
USITT Young Designers and Technicians Award Nominee, Lighting Design, 2011
Kennedy Center, Certificate of Merit, 2009-2010, Excellence in Lighting Design “The Seagull”
Graduate Student Assistantship, University of Virginia, August 2008 – May 2011
Memberships and Organizations
United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Member 2010 – Present
Southeastern Theatre Conference, Member 2003 – 2007, 2011 - Present
Community Service
Fringe Festival, Edinburgh, Scotland, Aug 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013
American High School Theatre Festival, Fringe Theatre Team, Technical Assistant
Worked with AHSTF to help high school students from all across North America and Hawaii bring theatrical productions to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and help them acclimate to the new theatre space. I work primarily with the technical staff of the high schools helping them set up and adapt lighting, sound and any complex scenic elements .