Kirk A. Domer

Scene Designer & Educator

  • Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Show Photo
  • Ernie Show Photo
  • Dollhouse Show Photo
  • Peter Pan Show Photo
  • It's a Wonderful Life Show Photo
  • The Thanksgiving Play Photo
  • Esther Photo
  • The Cake Show Photo

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Kirk A. Domer is the Interim Chairperson & Professor of Scene Design for the Department of Theatre and the Interim Associate Dean for Inclusive Access and Faculty Affairs in the College of Arts and Letters at Michigan State University. His book entitled Collaboration in Theatre, co-written with colleague Rob Roznowski, explores the collaboration process between director and designer. As a member of United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, he has designed scenery, projections, and props throughout the country, including Stages: Houston, A.D. Players, Williamston Theatre, 4th Wall Theatre Company, Meadow Brook Theatre, Eastman Opera, The Ohio Light Opera, City Lit Theatre, Mitch Albom Productions, Jewish Ensemble Theatre, Performance Network, BoarsHead Theater, Madison Repertory Theatre, Wharton Center for Performing Arts, and MakeaCircus.

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Current Projects


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Irena's Vow Rendering

Scene Designer for Irena’s Vow for Christ Presbyterian Academy: Arts in Nashville, TN
by Dan Gordon
Directed by Jake Speck
November 12 & 14, 2026


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Rumors Rendering

Scene Designer for Rumors for the University of Houston in Houston, TX
by Neil Simon
Directed by Zack Steele
October 30 – November 8, 2026


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Proof Rendering

Scene Designer for Proof for 4th Wall Theatre Company in Houston, TX
by David Auburn
Directed by Sophia Watt
September 11 – October 3, 2026


Recent Projects


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Crime and Punishment Rendering

Scene Designer for Crime and Punishment: 2026 for A.D. Players at the George Theatre in Houston, TX
by Jayme McGhan adapted from the novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Directed by Sophia Watt
January 28 – February 22, 2026

Winner: Best New Play/Production (2026 Houston Press Theater Awards)


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Sally Photo

Photo Credit: Jacob Giampa courtesy of Wharton Center

Sally Rendering

Scene Designer for Sally: A Solo Play for Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing, MI
by Sandra Seaton
Directed by Hannah Ryan
February 19-21, 2026


The first impression you receive from this production, and my favorite element, is the drop-dead gorgeous, grandiose set designed by Kirk Domer. Seriously, it’s as if a 1960’s inspired Pinterest board came to life onstage.

BROADWAY WORLD HOUSTON “A.D. PLAYERS’ GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER IS BOTH HOPEFUL & HONEST” BY AUDREY MORABITO (FEBRUARY 4, 2020)
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Show Photo