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 Steinmetz—2 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 Steinmetz—3 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