Erik Viker 534 Eighth Street Selinsgrove, PA 17870 E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 570-372-4548 CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION: 2003 Master of Fine Arts, Theatre Technology University of Texas at Austin, TX Thesis: “Management Techniques in Volunteer Theatre Organizations” 1987 Bachelor of Science, Psychology University of Florida, Gainesville, FL ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS: Associate Professor of Theatre, Susquehanna University September 2009 - present Assistant Professor of Theatre, Susquehanna University September 2003 – September 2009 Teaching Assistant, University of Texas January 2000 - December 2002 Certified Trainer, State of Florida September 1989 - October 1999 RESEARCH INTERESTS AND PROJECTS: The role of traditional theatre technology in a liberal arts education. Scenery organization and safety. Production management and operations. TEACHING: Stagecraft An undergraduate immersion-learning course including practical experience and instruction in technical theatre, stagecraft and production operations. Stage Management & Theatre Operations A practical overview of stage management and theatre administration. Topics include stage management, professional unions, production management, publicity, marketing, box office operations and house management. - 2 - Seminar in Theatre: Administration An in-depth exploration of theatre management and audience services, including leadership and group dynamics, message development and resource coordination for the fine arts. Introduction to Dramatic Literature An undergraduate introduction to world dramatic literature through study of selected plays and the historical, cultural and political contexts of individual works. Writing and Thinking An introduction to university-quality academic writing, critical reading and discussion, exploring theoretical and practical connections between citizenship and the individual, using cultural trends and the arts as subjects for writing and discussion. Production Lab Supervision of student assignments including Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Properties Coordinator, and Assistant Technical Director. Independent Study Supervision AutoCAD computer drafting for the theatre. Production management and technical direction Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting Licensing preparation for child-caring facility operators. PUBLICATIONS: Book editor, Inspired Teaching: Essays on Theatre Design and Technology Education Published by United States Institute for Theatre Technology February 2013 “Teaching Professional Maturity in Technical Production Book chapter in Inspired Teaching: Essays on Theatre Design and Technology Education Published by United States Institute for Theatre Technology February 2013 “I’ve seen that someplace else: Avoiding plagiarism in school theatre” in Teaching Theatre Spring 2010 “Ben Edwards.” Chapter in Late & Great: American Designers 1960-2010. with Andrew Rich. March 31, 2010 Bring the heat: Designing for summer stock theatre” in Stage Directions June 2008 - 3 - “Backdrop Basics” in Stage Directions May 2008 “Defying Gravity: Basic rigging hardware and equipment” in Stage Directions November 2007 “Scene Shop Essentials” in Stage Directions October 2007 “Picking a program: College application tips for high school theatre technicians” in Stage Directions September 2007 “Getting the Word Out: How to create effective press releases and programs” with Randy Hines in Teaching Theatre Winter 2007 “Creating a Diversion” in Stage Directions December 2006 “Immersion Learning: Sinking and swimming with undergraduates” with Andrew Rich in Theatre Design and Technology Fall 2005 “Light on the subject: Robotic motion” with Andrew Rich in Stage Directions July 2005 “Technical director job survey results” with James L. Murphy and Adam Zonder in Sightlines June 2005 (online publication) “Twenty plays in ten days: An adventure in multi-venue festival production management” in Theatre Design and Technology Summer 2004 “Tool time: A soup-to-nuts list of equipment for the scene shop” in Stage Directions February 2004 “Survey says: Trends and challenges in community theatre” in Stage Directions (online edition) Fall 2003 - 4 - “Counterweight rigging system safety inspections” in Theatre Design and Technology Summer 2003 Quoted in “Resource Roundup: Making the scene” by Fiona Kirk in Stage Directions, January 2005 Quoted in “Flying Safely” by Dana Taylor in Teaching Theatre, Summer 2005. “Immersion Learning: Sinking and swimming with undergraduates” with Andrew Rich, republished (in perpetuity) by Proquest SIRS Renaissance Database, April 2006 PRESENTATIONS: Panelist, “Managing Technical People.” United States Institute for Theatre Technology annual conference, Fort Worth, TX March 26, 2014 Co-author, “Realizing Joseph Priestley's laboratory in Northumberland, Pennsylvania” The Sites of Chemistry 1600-2000 Project Maison Française, Oxford, England July 4, 2011 Panelist, “Teaching Technical Theater in a Bachelor of Arts Curriculum.” United States Institute for Theatre Technology annual conference, Kansas City, MO April 2, 2010 Panelist, “Plagiarism in the Digital Age" United States Institute for Theatre Technology annual conference, Cincinnati, OH March 20, 2009 Panelist, “The entitlement dilemma: An in-depth look at the production responsibilities of small programs weighing quantity versus quality" United States Institute for Theatre Technology annual conference, Phoenix, AZ March 14, 2007 Radio interview: “Art Scene,” WVIA Radio February 14, 2006 Session presenter: “Résumé and portfolios tips for theatre students and young professionals” Chesapeake Area USITT Symposium and Expo, Washington, DC September 17, 2005 Panelist: “Selection of Student Crews in Academic Theatre” United States Institute for Theatre Technology annual conference, Toronto, ON March 17, 2005 - 5 - Panelist: “Technical Direction Job Descriptions” United States Institute for Theatre Technology annual conference, Toronto, ON March 19, 2005 Session presenter: “Challenges and Experiences for Student Stage Managers” Chesapeake Area USITT Symposium and Expo, Richmond, VA September 11, 2004 Panelist and chair: “Realizing the Vision: Artistic Director/Scenic Designer/Technical Director Relationships In Academic Theatre” Association for Theatre in Higher Education annual conference, Toronto, ON July 29, 2004 Panelist: “Twenty Plays in Ten Days: Multi-Venue Festival Management” United States Institute for Theatre Technology annual conference, Long Beach, CA March 19, 2004 Session presenter: “Technical Direction Strategies for Academic Theatre” Chesapeake Area USITT Symposium and Expo, Philadelphia, PA January 24, 2004 Session chair/presenter: “From concept to construction: A technical direction overview” UIL Theatre Conference, Austin, TX October 19, 2002 UNIVERSITY SERVICE: Elected member of Academic Honesty Judicial Board Spring 2009 - Spring 2012, Fall 2013 - present Elected member of Faculty Residency Waiver Committee Fall 2012 - present Production Manager, Department of Theatre 2012 - present Technical Director, Department of Theatre 2003 - 2012 Facilitator of the Minor in Theatre Fall 2006 - present Principal editor, Department of Theatre policy and procedure manual August 2006 - present Student Life Committee member 2006 - 2008 - 6 - Admissions Committee member (chair 2005-2006) 2004 - 2007 Technical theatre consultant for “The Artist Series” visiting artist program Fall 2003 - present University Board member, Campus Judicial Program Spring 2004 – Fall 2008 Stage management and technical crew training and supervision for Department of Theatre Fall 2003 - present Technical Direction Advisor L’orfeo, Department of Music Opera Production April 2007 Search committee member, Assistant Director of Career Services Spring 2005 University representative, Associated New American Colleges summer institute June 2005 Faculty interviewing panel member of Assistant Dean of Student Life / Director of First-year Programs candidate search, June 2005 Production management consultant for University Relations office, Capital Campaign kick-off homecoming event, Fall 2006 Search committee member, Assistant Director of Admissions position Summer 2006 Search committee member, Associate Director of Financial Aid Spring 2006 Search committee member, Assistant Director of Admissions / Coordinator of Multicultural Student Recruitment position Fall 2004 Technical theatre advisor, Chancel Drama annual production 2004 - 2006 Strategic Plan Implementation “Entering the Community” initiative subcommittee Fall 2003 - 7 - PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: Publications Committee member United States Institute for Theatre Technology 2005 – present Elected member of Borough Council Selinsgrove, PA 2008 - 2016 Technical Director, State Drama Festival Pennsylvania High School Speech League 2003 - 2007 Board member Gainesville Community Playhouse 1998 - 1999 Executive Board member, including three terms as President and four as Secretary Suwannee Valley Players, Chiefland, FL 1983 - 1995 AFFILIATIONS: United States Institute for Theatre Technology International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 636 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. SELECTED CONSULTING: Technical Director and installation supervisor, Joseph Priestley Laboratory Recreation Joseph Priestley House, Northumberland, PA May - June 2011 Venue manager for The Actors Company Theatre production of Light Up The Sky Susquehanna University July, 2007 Technical direction consultation for production of Beauty and the Beast Community Theatre League, Williamsport,