Combining Technique with Artistry
My work as a theatrical scene designer and educator has a common thread – combining technique with artistry. In combining technique and artistry for the theatrical designer, a creative tension must be maintained between the intermingling of process and product and theory and practice. My designs are known for their impeccable draftsmanship and accuracy, from rendering to delivered design onstage.
American University of Sharjah First International Theatre Festival promoted theatre throughout the United Arab Emirates with international artists. Theme: Cultural Identity.
Collaboration in Theatre: A Practical Guide for Designers and Directors (Palgrave Macmillan)
Co-Author with Rob Roznowski of textbook chronicling the creative process for successful collaboration between theatrical designers and directors.
This book will surely become a handy guide to all who venture to collaborate in theatre—and in life.
Theatre Topics
Conference Presentation Samples
International Designs on e-Learning: Penn State University (State College, PA)
Mediated Performance to Enhance Online Arts Related Learning (with Rob Roznowski)
Using Karaoke Theatre, Discussion, and Unique Mediated Teaching Strategies. Providing an environment where students explore the creation of theatrical environments from page to stage with reference to art, design, creative writing, music and historical iconography.
Digital Humanities Symposium – Virtualisation and Heritage (York, UK)
Ernie: A Multi-textual Exploration of an American Icon (with Alison Dobbins)
Ernie is a play by Mitch Albom about Ernie Harwell, an American Sportscaster of Detroit Tigers Baseball who was famous for bringing the game’s story to life as one of the longest-running sportscasters in baseball. This play uses his life to weave an “Everyman” story about change, aging, and America’s favorite pastime with designers Alison Dobbins (Video/Projection) and Kirk Domer (Scene).
3rd International Conference on Design Principles and Practices (Berlin, GR)
The Artful Melding of Theatre and Technology (with Rob Roznowski)
The use of live actors inhabiting a virtual space has become a compelling and necessary step in leading edge performative theatrical design and has eschewed traditional scenery for mediated environments.
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Design Expo Samples
Design Expo is a juried exhibit of scenery, costume, and lighting in the performing arts. Participants ranged from students and educators to working professionals — all of whom are members of the Institute.
Exhibition of Design Work (Cincinnati, OH)
Exhibition of Design Work (Kansas City, MO)
Exhibition of Design Work (Milwaukee, WI)
