Education
Master in Fine Arts: Theatre (2015); emphasis: Theatre for Young Audiences
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Drama (1981); emphasis: Theatrical Design
Dean’s List: Fall ’80 & Spring ‘81
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
Training & Experience
Show production; Theatrical lighting, scenic and sound design; Theatre, dance, and concert promotion; Audio engineering; Drafting, carpentry, and basic electrical skills.
Theatrical facility and attraction design; Administrative skills in project management, team leadership, project scheduling, & budgeting; Show quality control; Event promotion/programming. Basic skills in creative writing and script analysis; Acting, voice, and movement; Theatre history.
Basic computer skills and proficiency in common software. Self-taught in basic design software (e.g. PhotoShop, AutoCAD, Vectorworks). Backpacking; kayaking; scuba diving.
Awards & Honors
- Director seats on non-profit Boards:
>> Bainbridge Performing Arts Center
>> The Central Florida Performing Arts Alliance
>> Voci Dance, Inc.
>> Theatre - UCF Professional Advisory Board
>> Lake Highland Preparatory School Arts League
- Panelist and moderator for Lighting Dimensions Int'l. conferences
- Professional correspondent for Attractions Management magazine, London, UK.
- Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow Boy Scouts of America.