KEITH B. NAGY VITA 2336 Delaware Dr. Cleveland Heights, OH 44106 216-229-6317 Education: MFA-1979-Production Design-Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. Graduated with a 3.7 GPA. BA-1977-Theatre Arts-California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California. Graduated Cum Lade with a 3.4 GPA. United Scenic Artists of America-Member USA Local #829- Chicago, IL. Present Position: John Carroll University-University Heights, OH- Assistant Professor/ Producing Director of Theatre (1996-Present) Teach courses: Introduction To Theatre, Play Production (Introduction to Technical Theatre), Theatre Design and Practicum to Technical Theatre, History of The Theatre and First Year Seminar(Freshman introduction to conceptual and critical thinking) Lighting For Stage and Television. Minimum Design- two shows a year (sets and lights). Approx. yearly Budget -$37,000.00. Other courses taught are First Year Seminar (12 Years,) Introduction to Speech and Improvisation. Committees and Appointments 2001-2014-First Year Seminar-Served as Chair of Learning community of Diversity and social Justice in the arts and Humanities (5 Years). 2012-2014-First Year Seminar-Co-chair for entire core course 2103-2014. 2014-Present- CAPA coordinator-Currently serving as chair of the Creative and Performing arts Category for new integrated core curriculum. 1996-Present-Theatre Rennovation Consultant-Serve as technical consultant for Marinello Little Theatre and Kulas auditoriums’ renovations and updating of all technical theatre equipment. 2015-CO 100 Assessment Committee-Basic public speaking class for all JCU students. Consisting of peers with the goal of assessment to follow NCO standards and JCU Learning Outcomes. 2015-Present-CO 125- Assessment Committee-Basic public speaking course for new integrated core for all JCU students, consisting of peers with the goal of assessment to follow NCO standards and JCU Learning Outcomes. Previous Positions: Cleveland Opera- Cleveland, Ohio Production Consultant (Fall 1996-2000) Act as consultant to Opera Production Department in the maintenance of budgets and the installation of Opera Productions. Also design shows as requested. Cleveland Opera- Cleveland, Ohio Director of Production/ Resident Designer (1981-1996) Accountable for physical production of Opera with budget averaging $250,000.00 per show for a five production season. Responsible for set rentals and extensive U.S. travel as Technical Supervisor of shows. Responsible for 15,000 sq. ft. shop warehouse operation generating own revenue through rental and independent contract building. 1994 profit $45,000.00. Reports to General Director for scheduling and hiring of Designers, Crew Heads, Production Staff and Union Crews. Responsible for scheduling theater rehearsals, orchestral rehearsals for entire nine month season. Responsible for budgeting, payables, and payroll for entire Production Department. Teaching Experience John Carroll University-1996-Present California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California- Lecturer/Designer (1982) Design and Teach technical Theater. Responsible to Department Chair. Ohio University-Graduate Teaching Associate-Responsible to Department Head in teaching Introduction to Technical Theater and Introduction to Lighting Courses. Guest Lecturer- Cleveland State University, Cal Poly Pomona, University of Akron, Baldwin Wallace College and Kent State University. Opera America Intern Mentor Program- Act as a "mentor" to Opera America Technical Director and Production Manager Interns who compete for a one year scholarship/intern program which takes them to three Opera companies (small, medium, large) during the course of one year. Cleveland Opera Production Student Internship Programs-Develop and integrate Student Internship Programs with local universities. This includes Baldwin Wallace College, University of Akron, Cleveland State University and Kent State University. Free Lance Designer/ Theatre Consultant 2010-2011- City of Mayfield Heights-Consultant for renovations of Church space to Performing Arts Centre. (1981-Present) Designer for Theater, Ballet and Industrial Shows includes lighting design, set design and scenic artist for companies, producers and colleges all over the U.S. and abroad. See sample of shows attached. U.S.I.T.T./ Ohio Valley Region Section (1992-1996) Regional Chairman for national association dedicated to the service of Theater Designers and Technicians. Membership over 175 in Section. This includes the planning, marketing and programming of 2 Major Conferences a year and Specialty workshops inclusive of all professional and academic facets of theater and performance. Serve on executive Board in capacities as Chair, Vice Chair For Operations and Vice Chair For Programming. See Related Organizations. Previous Positions to 1984: Toledo Opera -Production Manger, Resident Lighting Designer (1984-87) Responsible for budgets, hiring of personnel and all technical aspects for a four show season. Reported to General Director and Business Merrill Stone Associates Inc., Staff Designer and Associate Production Manager (1979-1982) Involved in design/ construction bidding of sets, lighting packages and properties to Opera and Producing Companies throughout the US and abroad. Reported to Company President. Sample of Shows Built at Merrill Stone Associates: L'Amore die Tre Re –Washington Opera, New York City Opera, Miami Opera, Beni Montersorri, Designer. Carmen- American Ballet Theater. Porgy and Bess Western Alliance European Shows 1980 Marlowe- A Broadway Musical-produced 1981. Aida-Connecticut Opera. Other projects include Dance: (New York City Ballet, Cleveland Ballet), Industrial shows : Worlds Fair Knoxville TN 1980, American Greetings. Fodd Marketing Institute Gateway Playhouse, Bellport, New York - Resident Designer (Summers 1978,1979) Design entire Summer season of four shows for Resident Summer Stock house. Responsible to Producers. Accountable for production staff of 10 and scheduling. Honors and Special Distinctions: Anteno de Madrid- 1998- Conduct a two lecture series for Students, Professional ans Teachers at the Royal School of Dramatic Arts-Madrid, Spain-Lectures include “Producing The American Musical’ and “Co-Production in the Arts”. 1983-Opera America- Organizational Member- Technical Production Committee for Production Managers, Technical Directors and Stage Managers. Design 91, 92, 93, 96- Juried exhibition hosted by U.S.I.T.T./Ohio. Award of Distinction 1993-Hansel and Gretel, 1996-Twelfth Night. Design 93-Nashville, TN- National juried exhibition hosted by U.S.I.T.T. National- Hansel and Gretel. Invited Speaker-OPERA America Annual Conferences 1992, 1996- Act as host and speak about the subjects "Title Technology" and "How to Hire Technicians and Keep Them." Peggy Ezekial Awards- Awards of distinction given by U.S.I.T.T./ Ohio. Nominations have included Hansel and Gretel (Cleveland Opera. Michigan Opera Theater and Seattle Opera)-1990, Carmen- (Cleveland Opera and Dayton Opera)-1988, Cosi Fan Tutte- (Cleveland Opera)-1993 and Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (Berea Summer Theater)-1993, 1994 Death Trap (Porthouse Theatre- Kent State University. A Raisin In The Sun (Karamu Theatre, Cleveland, OH 1996), Diary of Anne Frank (John Carroll University, 2001). Peggy Ezekial Award Winners-2002-Man of La Mancha-Production Design Jewish Community Center-Cleveland , OH 1993-Cosi Fan Tutte (Set Design-Professional) Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (Set Design-Community Theater) Cleveland Opera League-Pre-Opera talks given as part of the series Operatic Adventures and Pre-Curtain talks for shows. Creative Education Foundation-Attended and received certificate for Creative Dramatics-2003 Conference Publication /Authorships/ Consultant/Sponsor Consultant credit- Francisco Neuva and the-Postmodern Theatre by Komola Aggor, 2005. Consultant-Shaker Heights Summer Theatre Youth Camps- 2001-Present, Faculty Sponsor John Carroll University summer 2006. Mayfield Heights Community Theatre- Consultant on converting church space in to Community Multi-Purpose working space. Arts Management-From a Working Professional-Copyright 1993- Work in progress textbook aimed at Upper class to Graduate Student level designed as a guide for managing a Production Department. USITT/Ohio-Newsletter- Article titled From The Chair- published three times a year and distributed throughout entire Section. OPERA Newsline- Monthly Newsline Published by OPERA America-February - April 1998-"A view From The Other Side"- series of 3 Committees- John Carroll University- Kulas Renovations and Safety 2003-present, Fine Arts Committees, 1997, 2001, First year Seminar committee/ workshop presentations, Cultivating Humanity-2001. Department Committees include-Mission and Vision Statement, History/Analytical Requirement, Catalogue updates, Connections/Concentrations, Consultant/Faculty Sponsor (John Carroll University)- Alpha Psi Omega 1996-Present, Little Theatre Society 1996-Present, Open Mic Night 1997-2001, Berlin Seminar-2006, 2004, 2002, 2000-Sponsor and arrange student excursions to the arts and backstage tours for Berlin Seminar Course. Related Organizations U.S.I.T.T./Ohio Valley (Region includes Ohio and Western Pennsylvania)-United States Institute of Theater Technologists-Board Offices held-Production Management Commissioner 1986-88, Member-at-Large-Executive Committee-1988-89, Vice Chair for Operations 1990-92 and Chairman 1992-1996, Vice Chair for Programming 2001-2004. Statewide regional organization with membership averaging 150 students, Educators