BRAD STEINMETZ 082 DRAKE PERFORMANCE AND EVENT CENTER, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, COLUMBUS, OHIO 43210 [email protected] | 614.292.5821
CURRENT POSITIONS
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE | COLUMBUS, OHIO 2010 – PRESENT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 2013‐present, V.A.P. 2012‐2013, Adjunct Faculty 2010‐2012 Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in design and technology Mentor graduate and undergraduate scenic and properties designers Design scenery and properties for department productions Research and Service
THE FOR/WORD COMPANY | FOR‐WORD‐COMPANY.NET 2008 – PRESENT RESIDENT DESIGNER AND PRODUCTION MANAGER Design scenery and lighting for company productions Manage budgets, union contracts, hiring, production schedules, venues Manage tours in New York, Chicago, Seattle, Lexington, Columbus
PREVIOUS ACADEMIC POSITIONS
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON | DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS | EUGENE, OREGON 2008 – 2010 ADJUNCT PROFESSOR Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in design and technology Designed department productions Established coursework and production capacity in media design
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY‐LIMA | DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE | LIMA, OHIO 2003 – 2008 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Taught undergraduate courses in theatre design and technology as well as introduction to theatre Served as resident scenic and lighting designer as well as technical director and master electrician Served as venue manager and scheduler for campus and visiting events Mentored, trained and supervised students and work‐study employees Managed and maintained scene shop, performance facilities, and storage areas Administered a $30,000 ‐ $40,000 yearly budget
EDUCATION
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE | COLUMBUS, OHIO 2003 M.F.A. Scene Design University Fellow
TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY | SCHOOL OF ARTS & LETTERS | KIRKSVILLE, MISSOURI 1995 B.A. Theatre and German Cum Laude
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
GRADUATE COURSES INDIVIDUAL STUDIES: ASTC DESIGN CHALLENGE | THEATRE 8193 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2014 Examination and practice of theatre architecture and renovation culminating in generating a successful submission to the ASTC/USITT Venue Renovation Challenge WORKSHOPS: THE HUMAN COSTS OF WAR | THEATRE 5899 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2015 Co‐instructor with five colleagues on course aligned with symposium and guest artist ADVANCED SCENE DESIGN | THEATRE 8411 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2011 Advanced study and practice focusing on musical theatre, opera, multiple sets and moving scenery PERIOD STYLES | THEATRE 5441 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2014 Exploration of period styles from ancient to contemporary; emphasis on architecture, clothing, furniture, jewelry, textiles, and decorative objects [co‐instructor] [partial term] SCENIC DESIGN I | THEATRE 5411 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2012, 2013 Presentation in three‐dimensional media with an emphasis on non‐proscenium productions SCENIC DESIGN II | THEATRE 5412 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2014 Examination and practice of scene design techniques with an emphasis on multiple locations DESIGN MEDIA | THEATRE 641 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2010, 2011 Survey of drawing, painting and rendering techniques for design using a variety of traditional media SOUND TECHNIQUES | THEATRE 3241 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY‐LIMA | 2006 Survey of design, equipment and operational techniques for theatrical productions THEATRE GRAPHICS III:LIGHTING | THEATRE 5263.02 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2013 Examination of Vectorworks 2D & 3D drafting and data management for lighting THEATRE GRAPHICS III:SCENIC | THEATRE 5263.01 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2013, 2014, 2016 Examination of AutoCAD and SketchUp 3D drafting and rendering techniques THEATRE GRAPHICS II | THEATRE 5262 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Examination of digital painting and rendering techniques for scene design THEATRE GRAPHICS I | THEATRE 5261 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Examination of AutoCAD 2D drafting, basic digital image editing [co‐instructor] STAGE PROPERTIES | THEATRE 6431 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2014 Examination and practice of properties design and construction STAGE MANAGEMENT | THEATRE 3221 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY‐LIMA | 2004 Principles, practices, and techniques of stage management, and a survey of modern techniques MEDIA DESIGN FOR THEATRE | THEATRE ARTS 545 | UNIVERSITY OF OREGON | 2009 Sound and Video design and technology for theatrical performances
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES INTERNSHIPS IN THEATRE | THEATRE 4191 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2015 Established internship with professional theatre company and served as advisor INTRODUCTION TO SCENE DESIGN | THEATRE 3411 | OSU AND OSU‐LIMA | 2004, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2015 Introduction to stage design including research, sketching, color theory, and model building TECHNICAL PRODUCTION FUNDAMENTALS II | THEATRE 221 | OSU AND OSU‐LIMA | 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011 Basic aspects of lighting design and technology; theory, process, equipment, materials, and skills TECHNICAL PRODUCTION FUNDAMENTALS I | THEATRE 220 | OSU AND OSU‐LIMA | 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Basic aspects of scenery design and construction; theory, process, equipment, materials, and skills TECHNICAL PRODUCTION I | THEATRE ARTS 211 | UNIVERSITY OF OREGON | 2009 Introduction to mounting a theatrical production including scenery, props and lighting INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE | THEATRE 2100H | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2016 A course for honors students in the art and profession of live theatre INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE | THEATRE 2100 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY‐LIMA | 2005, 2006, 2007 A study of the theatre with emphasis upon its cultural and social influences in our society
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE (continued)
RESEARCH, PRACTICUM & LAB COURSES DIRECTED TEACHING | THEATRE 8990 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2014, 2016 Advise and aid prospective teachers of theatre in the development of essential teaching skills DESIGN PRACTICUM | THEATRE 7000.04 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2015, 2016 Advise graduate student in a realized design for the department THESIS RESEARCH | THEATRE 6999 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2015, 2016 Advise graduate students in research and writing for their master’s thesis ADVANCED PRACTICUM | THEATRE 4000 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 10 POSITIONS FROM 2014‐2016 Advise undergraduate students in advanced design/technical positions including: Scene Design | 2014, 2015, 2016 Assistant Scene Design | 2015 Properties Master | 2015 Publicity Design | 2014, 2015 Theatre Photography | 2015, 2016 PERFORMANCE STUDY IN OUTREACH THEATRE | THEATRE 684 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY‐LIMA | 2006 Create and direct a fully‐realized theatrical production for young audiences ADVANCED PRACTICUMS | THEATRE 405 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY‐LIMA | 11 TERMS FROM 2004‐2008 Practical experience in theatrical performance and production activities at an intermediate level PRODUCTION RUN CREW PRACTICUM | THEATRE 305 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY‐LIMA | 11 TERMS FROM 2004‐2008 Hands‐on involvement in the production of live theatre with a focus on production technology TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICUM | THEATRE 205 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY‐LIMA | 7 TERMS FROM 2004‐2007 Practical experience in technical production activities
RESIDENT DIRECTOR – STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM | ENGLISH 262, ENGLISH 697 | 2006 DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY‐LIMA The George Bernard Shaw Festival Study Abroad Program One of two resident directors along with Dr. David Adams, Department of English Day‐to‐day management and pastoral care for nineteen students during a week‐long study tour to St. Catharines and Niagara on the Lake Canada that focused on the Shaw Festival
GUEST LECTURES PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES | THEATRE 5220 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2015 Lecture and demonstration on creating a professional online presence ADVANCED PROJECTS: RENDERING | THEATRE ARTS 445/545 | UNIVERSITY OF OREGON | 2009 Lecture, demonstration, and lab session dealing with watercolor techniques INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA | ENGLISH (H)262 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY‐LIMA | 2006 Lecture and demonstration on design and technology in theatre as part of a study abroad program PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS | THR 4500 | UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO | 2003 Lecture and demonstration on creating and presenting portfolios of design work in the theatre
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT | 2001 – 2003 THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE | COLUMBUS, OHIO Supervise practicum students on stage and in studios in set construction, painting, and prop techniques with up to fifty students per quarter
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PUBLICATIONS
ARTICLES Steinmetz, Brad . Rev. of World Scenography 1990‐2005 ed. Peter McKinnon and Eric Fielding. Theatre Design & Technology 51.2 (Spring 2015): 70‐71. ‐‐‐. “Scrolling Panorama.” Tech Expo 2013 2013: 42‐43. ‐‐‐. “Exploring the Theatre Research Institute.” Theatre Design & Technology 47.2 (Spring 2011): 64‐68. ‐‐‐. “Shadows on the Moving Screen.” Puppetry International 19 (Spring/Summer 2006): 24‐25. ‐‐‐. “Curved Scenery with Honeycomb Cardboard.” Tech Expo 2005 2005: 77. ‐‐‐. “Audio Cable Continuity Tester.” Tech Expo 2003 2003: 48.
EXHIBIT CATALOGUES FEATURING DESIGNS Burnett, Kate. World Stage Design 2013, exh. cat. Cardiff: The Society of British Theatre Designers, 2013. 140, 198‐200. Gilbin, Douglas. “USITT Design Exhibition 2010.” Theatre Design & Technology 46.3 (Summer 2010): 34‐49. Fielding, Eric. World Stage Design: An International Exhibition of Set, Costume, Lighting & Sound Design, exh. cat. Toronto: OISTAT, 2005. 194.
PUBLICATION DESIGN COVER DESIGN: Ignatieva, Maria. Stanislavsky and Female Actors: Women in Stanislavsky's Life and Art. Lanham: University of America, 2008. DESIGN OF E‐BOOK: Brandesky, Joseph. Czech Theatre Design in the Twentieth Century: Metaphor & Irony. Iowa City, IA: University of IA Press, 2007.
DESIGNS: PROFESSIONAL
2017 – in progress *Patience Worth Scene for/word company; St. Louis, MO Jennifer Schlueter
2016 *Blackberry Winter Scene Oregon Contemporary Theatre; Eugene, OR Craig Willis *Wanda, Daisy & the Great… Scene Available Light Theatre; Columbus, OH Jennifer Schlueter
2015 Still Life Projection Available Light Theatre; Columbus, OH Jennifer Schluter A Land Without People Scene, Puppet Palindrome Productions; London, UK Lesley Ferris
2014 She Kills Monsters Scene Available Light Theatre; Columbus, OH Ian Short *Leaving the Atocha Station Scene, Projection Available Light Theatre; Columbus, OH Matt Slaybaugh
2013 The Willow Theatre Architecture World Stage Design; Cardiff, Wales collaborator: Tim Lai *Jane Eyre Scene Available Light Theatre; Columbus, OH Acacia Duncan
2012 *North Scene for/word company; 59E59 Theatres, NY, NY Jennifer Schlueter Scene, Light DAC, Lexington, KY 2010 Scene, Light ATC, Chicago, Il [premiere] 2008 Bloody, Bloody, Andrew… Scene Available Light Theatre; Columbus, OH Matt Slaybaugh Circle Mirror Transformation Scene Otterbein; Columbus, OH Taibi Magar Barefoot in the Park Scene Otterbein; Columbus, OH Chris Kirk The 39 Steps Co‐Scene CATCO; Columbus, OH Steven Anderson *Down & Out in the Magic… Scene Available Light Theatre; Columbus, OH Matt Slaybaugh
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DESIGNS: PROFESSIONAL (continued)
2012 (continued) *Little Book Scene, Light for/word company; DAC, Lexington, KY Jennifer Schlueter Seattle, WA [premiere] 2011 John Schmor 33 Variations Scene Available Light Theatre; Columbus, OH Eleni Papaleonardos
2011 *HOUSE / DIVIDED A. Sound The Builders Association; Columbus, OH Marianne Weems w/ Dan Dobson *The Food Play Projection Available Light Theatre; Columbus, OH Matt Slaybaugh What the Butler Saw Scene CATCO; Columbus, OH Geoffrey Nelson Bat Boy: The Musical Scene Whistling in the Dark; Columbus, OH Joe Bishara Hum Scene, Light Available Light Theatre; Columbus, OH Eleni Papaleonardos
2010 Eurydice [Rhul] Scene, Light Lord Leebrick Theatre; Eugene, OR Sara Freeman Clean House Scene The Very Little Theatre; Eugene, OR Wade Hicks Giggle, Giggle, Quack Light Oregon Children's Theatre; Portland, OR Dan Murphy
2009 *Everyone Who Looks Like… Scene Hand2Mouth Theatre; OR, CA, NY Jonathan Walters The Emperor’s New Clothes Scene Rose Children's Theatre; Eugene, OR John Muellner Rabbit Hole Scene Lord Leebrick Theatre; Eugene, OR Larry Fried
2007 *Brittany and the Brain Scene Tiffin University; Tiffin, OH Kimberly Lester
2006 *The Charm of Preparedness Scene Denison University; Granville, OH Robert Gander
2005 Midsummer Night’s Dream Scene The Virginia Arts Festival; VA, NY Lesley Ferris
2004 The Shape of Things Scene Red Herring Theatre Ensemble; Columbus, OH Bruce Hermann *Death of Ivan Ilych Scene, Projection Denison University; Granville, OH Dan Bonnell
2003 The Nutcracker A. Scene The Dayton Ballet; Dayton, OH Dermot Burke
2002 The S.A.V.E. Awards Scene Strategies Against Violence Everywhere; Columbus, OH
2000 Arcadia Scene The Toledo Rep Theatre; Toledo, OH Brian Bethune No Sex Please, We’re British Scene The Toledo Rep Theatre; Toledo, OH F. Scott Regan Travels With My Aunt Light The Toledo Rep Theatre; Toledo, OH Brian Bethune
1999 Wait Until Dark Light The Toledo Rep Theatre; Toledo, OH Brian Bethune
1997 Much Ado About Nothing Scene Maplewood Summer Theatre; Columbia, MO Jennifer Schlueter
DESIGNS: FACULTY
2015 Scrap Heap Scene The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH Jeanine Thompson *Good Kids Scene The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH Mandy Fox Standing on Ceremony Scene The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH Miller, Schlueter
Trouble in Mind Scene The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH Melissa Maxwell
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DESIGNS: FACULTY (continued)
2014 *There is no Silence Scene The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH Jeanine Thompson
2012 *Ruby Elzy Program Light, Projection OSU School of Music, OSU; Columbus, OH Patrick Woliver
2011 Living Out Scene The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH Maureen Ryan
2010 Aida [Elton John] Scene The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH Jimmy Bohr Highest Tide Scene University of Oregon; Eugene, OR Bobby Vrtis
2009 *Atomic Farm Girl Sound University of Oregon; Eugene, OR Bobby Vrtis *Song of Extinction Sound University of Oregon; Eugene, OR Theresa Dudeck Gypsy Scene, Light Sheldon High School; Eugene, OR Lynda Czajkowska Metamorphoses Scene, Projection University of Oregon; Eugene, OR John Schmor
2008 Antigone [Beck] Scene, Light Sheldon High School; Eugene, OR Lynda Czajkowska Fiddler on the Roof Scene, Light The Ohio State University; Lima, OH Joe Brandesky Rosencrantz & Guildenstern… Scene The Ohio State University; Lima, OH Christina Ritter
2007 *Swan Lake Scene, Light, Proj The Ohio State University; Lima, OH Maria Ignatieva Hedda Gabler Light The Ohio State University; Lima, OH Maria Ignatieva Cupid and Psyche Scene, Light, Proj The Ohio State University; Lima, OH Joe Brandesky
2006 *Hattie Scene, Light, Cost The Ohio State University; Lima, OH Brad Steinmetz Arms and the Man Light The Ohio State University; Lima, OH Joe Brandesky Sylvia Scene The Ohio State University; Lima, OH Maria Ignatieva
2005 *The Three Spinners Sc, Li, Proj, Puppet The Ohio State University; Lima, OH Joe Brandesky The Glass Menagerie Scene, Light The Ohio State University; Lima, OH Maria Ignatieva All in the Timing Scene The Ohio State University; Lima, OH Jennifer Schlueter
2004 *Bluebird Scene, Light The Ohio State University; Lima, OH Maria Ignatieva The Cherry Orchard Light The Ohio State University; Lima, OH Joe Brandesky *My Jewish Dreams Scene The Ohio State University; Lima, OH Maria Ignatieva
1999 Unity IV: A Celebration… Light Truman State University; Kirksville, MO Dwayne Smith
1998 Pterodactyls Specialty Prop Truman State University; Kirksville, MO John Schmor Die Fledermaus Specialty Prop Truman State University; Kirksville, MO Lee Orchard
1997 Little Shop of Horrors Specialty Prop Truman State University; Kirksville, MO John Schmor Lost in Yonkers Scene, Light William Woods University; Fulton, MO Joe Potter The Crucible Scene, Light William Woods University; Fulton, MO Brian Kulick
1996 You Can’t Take It With You Scene William Woods University; Fulton, MO Jennifer Schlueter Picnic Scene William Woods University; Fulton, MO Joe Potter
* = premiere production or one of a series of rolling premieres
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DESIGNS: STUDENT
2003 Oxygen Scene The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH Bruce Hermann
2002 St. Joan of the Stockyards Scene, Proj, Puppet The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH Lesley Ferris
2001 Elektra [Pound] Scene The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH Sue Ott Rowlands Wit Scene The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH Lesley Ferris Peer Gynt A. Scene The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH Phil Thompson w/ Dan Gray 2000 Orpheus Descending A. Scene The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH Sue Ott Rowlands w/ Jaroslav Malina 1996 Heidi Chronicles Light Truman State University; Kirksville, MO Lee Orchard The Magic Flute Projection Truman State University; Kirksville, MO John Schmor
1995 Crimes of the Heart Scene Truman State University; Kirksville, MO Ron Rybkowski Noises Off Light Truman State University; Kirksville, MO Lee Orchard
SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AWARDS & GRANTS
2014: Architecture Merit Award: submission and juried selection (American Institute of Architects‐Columbus) 2013: Sustainable Theatre. Cardiff, Wales: architecture design selected and built (WSD/OISTAT) 2013: World Stage Design. Cardiff, Wales: juried inclusion in exhibition and catalog (WSD/OISTAT) 2011: Ezekiel Award of Distinction and Board’s Choice Award (USITT‐Ohio Valley) 2010: Meritorious Achievement Award: Scene Design (KCACTF) 2010: Design Expo: juried inclusion in print catalog‐TD&T (USITT) 2009: Meritorious Achievement Award: Scene Design (KCACTF) 2003: USITT/Rose Brand Award for Scene Design 2003: Ezekiel Award for Outstanding Achievement (USITT‐Ohio Valley) 2003: Morrow Fund Grant, Ohio State University: $500 2003: PEGS Grant, Ohio State University: $500 2002: Ezekiel Award for Outstanding Achievement (USITT‐Ohio Valley) 2001‐2003: The Ohio State University Graduate Teaching Assistantship 2000‐2001: University Fellow, The Ohio State University: 1 year full waiver and stipend
INTERNSHIPS
THE ROYAL COURT THEATRE | LONDON, ENGLAND 2001 INTERN Assisted Johanna Town, lighting designer and resident master electrician Attended work calls, rehearsals, and technical rehearsals for the world premiere of Sliding With Suzanne by Judy Upton
REDMOON THEATER | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 2000 INTERN Assisted in the design and fabrication of masks, puppets, and spectacle objects for a variety of performances including staged plays, parades, and outreach events Worked under Frank Maugeri and Jim Lasko, Co‐Artistic Directors Steinmetz—7
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
SHELDON HIGH SCHOOL | EUGENE, OREGON 2008 – 2010 SCENE AND LIGHTING DESIGNER AND TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Responsible for design and technical aspects of performances including set construction and painting, sound, lighting, rigging for a two show season trained, and supervised students and volunteers
THE TOLEDO REPERTOIRE THEATRE | TOLEDO, OHIO 1999 – 2000 RESIDENT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR AND MASTER ELECTRICIAN Responsible for technical aspects of performances including set construction and painting, sound, lighting, rigging for an eight show season Solicited, trained, and supervised volunteers and employees Purchased and maintained equipment and supplies Managed and maintained scene shop and storage areas Guest designed four productions
TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY | BALDWIN AUDITORIUM | KIRKSVILLE, MISSOURI 1997 – 1999 THEATRE MANAGER Managed all aspects of the 1400‐seat producing and touring facility including hiring, scheduling, and maintaining and improving the space and equipment Administered a $40,000 yearly budget Hired, trained, and supervised six paid interns and up to fifteen overhire employees Managed the venue for all events including eight professional touring productions per year Consulted on various projects including safety evaluations and the future renovation of the venue
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI | MUSEUM OF ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY | COLUMBIA, MISSOURI 1996 – 1997 MUSEUM PREPARATOR Installed and maintained temporary, permanent, and traveling exhibitions Handled and prepared artifacts and works of art Constructed gallery furniture, displays, mounts, signage, and crates
WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY | DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE | FULTON, MISSOURI 1995 – 1997 TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Responsible for all technical aspects of university performances including set construction and painting, electric and sound wiring, lighting, and rigging Trained and supervised work‐study employees and theatre practicum students Served as venue manager and local crew chief for all visiting events Purchased and maintained theatre equipment and supplies Managed and maintained scene shop, performance facilities, and storage areas Guest designed four main‐stage university performances
FREELANCE TECHNICAL POSITIONS Projections Programmer | The Ohio State University | Columbus, Ohio 2011 Staff Carpenter | Stages St. Louis | St. Louis, Missouri 2002 Stage Carpenter | Mostly Harmless Theatre | St. Louis, Missouri 2002 Stage Carpenter | The Steppenwolf Theatre | Chicago, Illinois 2000 Stage Hand | The Goodman Theatre | Chicago, Illinois 2000
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WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING
Drupal 6 and 7 Training | Arts and Sciences Communications Services | OSU 2014 – 2016 Four separate training sessions on creating and managing websites using OSU’s Drupal software
Planning a Class Session | University Center for the Advancement of Teaching | OSU 2015 One day professional development workshop on teaching and syllabus planning
Vectorworks Virtual Training | Nemetschek Vectorworks | Video Conference 2013 Three session professional development workshop on drafting and rendering software for theatre lighting In preparation to teach Theatre 5263.02
Wenhai Ma and Clare Rowe | USITT | Kansas City, MO 2010 One day professional development workshop on rendering for scene design using a variety of media
Ming Cho Lee, Nic Ularu and Ursula Belden | USITT | Toronto , Canada 2005 One day professional development workshop on developing the design idea
Young Designers’ Forum | USITT | Minneapolis, Minnesota 2003 Selected from graduate students across the nation to participate in forum with professional designers
Bill Sapsis | USITT Heart of America | Kansas City, MO 1997 One day seminar on theatrical stage rigging
SERVICE
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY AREA HEAD: WITH CHAD MAHAN | Department of Theater | OSU 2014 – 2016 Administer area serving seventeen faculty and staff members including: curriculum, recruiting, scheduling, conferences, assessment, accreditation, facilities, outreach, budgets, and graduate students
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE | Department of Theater | OSU 2013 – 2016 Active member of committee overseeing courses, teaching, assessment, grants and awards
DEPARTMENT PUBLICITY AND ONLINE PRESENCE | Department of Theater | OSU 2013 – 2016 Spearheaded measures to improve the public face of the department Designed publicity materials for department productions and recruited and advised students from the Department of Design to do the same Began the Website Oversight Committee and am working with all areas and staff to redesign and improve the department’s websites
COMPUTER LIAISON: WITH JAMES KNAPP | Department of Theater | OSU 2013 – 2016 Work with Arts and Sciences Technology Services to manage computers in labs and classrooms Work with faculty and staff to manage software and hardware issues
ASSESSMENT SUBCOMMITTEE | Department of Theater | OSU 2015 – 2016 Active member of subcommittee generating and reviewing assessments for the department
PEER REVIEWER FOR THEATRE/PRACTICE | Mid‐America Theatre Conference 2015 Served as peer reviewer for journal article on theatre design
CHAIR: THEATRE SOUND FACULTY WORKING GROUP | Department of Theater | OSU 2014 – 2015 Worked with colleagues to foster conversation about the future of staffing in the sound area Generated proposal for new Sound Design Faculty and distribution of duties to be shared with staff
ASSISTANT TO GUEST ARTISTS: SIMONA RYBÁKOVÁ AND MARCO MONTANARI | OSU 2015 Assisted Czech scenographer Simona Rybáková design, construct and mount her installation Mounted exhibit of paintings and sculpture for artist Marco Montanari Steinmetz—9
SERVICE (continued)
PRODUCTION MANAGER: THEATRE RESEARCH INSTITUTE EXHIBIT | Columbus & Cincinnati | OSU & USITT 2015 Managed and coordinated design and construction of new 400‐square‐foot exhibit Worked with students and colleagues to construct, load and unload, mount and strike exhibit Liaised with The Theatre Research Institute and USITT to mount exhibit at the national convention
DRAKE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE | Department of Theater | OSU 2015 Actively engaged with building manager and colleagues on facilities issues Produced series of designs for building renovations and solicited feedback from colleagues Worked closely with building manager through completion of renovations and updates
MOUNT HALL TASK FORCE | Department of Theater | OSU 2015 Mobilized current and past artists, students and personnel to support replacement of a theatre venue
ASSISTANT TO GUEST ARTIST: JAN ŠTĚPÁNEK | OSU 2010 Assisted Czech scenographer Jan Štěpánek during his master classes Facilitated production and documentation of student installation exhibits
VENUE MANAGER | Farmer Theatre | The Ohio State University‐Lima 2003 – 2008 Scheduled, managed and ran all events at the Farmer Theatre including events from other institutions Worked with visiting groups to manage technical, artistic and financial concerns
EXHIBIT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT | Metaphor and Irony 2 | The Ohio State University‐Lima 2005 Designed and built an exhibit space inside a theatre space Designed and built crates for artwork Assisted in mounting the exhibition
WORKSHOP LEADER | Kid’s College | The Ohio State University‐Lima 2005 & 2006 Created hands‐on workshop as part of OSU‐Lima’s middle school oriented “Kid’s College” Gave students the opportunity to create short light and sound displays using prepared theatrical lighting, audio and effects equipment
THEATRE CONSULTANT | The Holland Theatre | Bellefontaine, Ohio 2005 Worked with the owners of the 1930’s era theatre to devise options for a proposed lighting renovation Created a series of drawings and documentations for three different renovation options
WORKSHOP LEADER | Theatre Camp | Kenton, OH 2005 Led a hands‐on workshop on lighting and sound in the theatre
THEATRE CONSULTANT | St. Mary Catholic Church and Elementary School | Delaware, Ohio 2004 Reviewed plans for a proposed renovation to the school theatre facilities Produced a series of written recommendations for the committee
THEATRE CONSULTANT | Renovation of the Farmer Theatre | The Ohio State University‐Lima 2003 – 2004 Represented the end user in construction meetings Reviewed all plans and submittals and recommended changes and additions Worked with contractors throughout the build and renovation process to the final walk‐through
CHAIR: Theatre Advisory Group | The Ohio State University‐Lima 2003 – 2004 Created an advisory group consisting of faculty and staff from both institutions of the co‐located campus: OSU‐Lima and Rhodes State College Drafted scheduling and use policies to govern the new Farmer Theatre based on advice and information from both institutions as well as research of similar facilities Worked to maintain amicable relations between institutions
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RESEARCH & STUDY ABROAD
WORLD SCENOGRAPHY | PRAGUE QUADRENNIAL | PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC 2015 | VARIOUS | MUNICH, GERMANY
WORLD SCENOGRAPHY | WORLD STATE DESIGN | CARDIFF, WALES 2013
CZECH AND WORLD SCENOGRAPHY | PRAGUE QUADRENNIAL | PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC 2007
PUPPETRY & SPECTACLE THEATRE IN ENGLAND LONDON AND MANCHESTER, ENGLAND 2005 Attended performances and conducted interviews with puppet theatre companies Conducted research at the Puppetry Center in Battersea Published research and production information in Puppetry International
PERFORMANCE AND CULTURE IN CUBA | STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM | HAVANA, CIENFUEGOS AND TRINIDAD, CUBA 2002
CONTEMPORARY THEATRE IN LONDON | STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM | LONDON, ENGLAND 2001
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Union Internationale de la Marionnette ‐ USA United States Institute of Theatre Technology United States Institute of Theatre Technology ‐ Ohio Valley Section
REFERENCES
SARA FREEMAN JOHN SCHMOR Associate Professor Professor and Department Chair University of Puget Sound The University of Oregon 1500 N. Warner Theatre Arts Department Tacoma, WA 98416 207 Villard Hall 253‐879‐3330 Eugene, OR 97403 [email protected] 541‐346‐4145 [email protected] T.J. GERCKENS Assistant Professor MATT SLAYBAUGH Otterbein University Co‐Artistic Director Department of Theatre & Dance Available Light Theatre 1 South Grove Street, 77 South High St. 2nd Floor Westerville, OH 43081 Columbus, OH 43215 614.823.1657 614‐558‐7408 [email protected] [email protected]
DR. LESLEY FERRIS CRAIG WILLIS Professor of Theatre Artistic Director The Ohio State University Oregon Contemporary Theatre 1849 Cannon Dr. 150 W. Broadway Columbus, OH 43210 Eugene, OR 97401 614‐292‐8241 541‐684‐6988 [email protected] [email protected] Steinmetz—11