EDUCATION
April 2019
William Woods University, Fulton, MO BS, Equestrian General Science
May 2022
University of Missouri - Kansas City, Kansas City, MO MFA, Theatre Design and Technology: Lighting Design
FORMAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Missouri - Kansas City, Kansas City, MO Virtual Lecture and Lab | Fall 2020
D107 – Production I | Undergraduate Dance Course
- Introductory course in lighting design for dance performance.
- Held virtual lectures with assigned reading and quizzes, which culminated in a final project and short research paper.
- Presented thought provoking presentations that encouraged students to formulate their own opinions about lighting design and what they felt was important.
- Created a final project that encouraged students to use self expression when creating a lighting design for a dance or song that has had influence on them.
- Monitored and recorded student progress using Canvas
- Participated in curriculum design, developing lectures, and conducted student assessments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2021-PRESENT |
Resident Lighting Designer | WHIM PRODUCTIONS | Kansas City, MO Responsible for out-sourcing lighting equipment rentals, load-in, hang, focus, tech, and running the light board for the production run. |
| Freelance Lighting Designer | CHARLOTTE STREET FOUNDATION | Kansas City, MO
Contracted for a series of events including live music, art exhibitions, and various forms of performance art. |
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| Freelance Lighting Designer | KANSAS CITY ACTORS THEATRE | Kansas City, MO
Contracted to remount FOUR CHILDREN at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Rinker Playhouse in March of 2022. |
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| Student Lighting Designer | University of Missouri – Kansas City, Spencer Theatre | Kansas City, MO
One (1) contracted lighting design for JANE EYRE during March of 2022. |
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Student Lighting Designer | THE UNICORN THEATRE, Levin Stage | Kansas City, MO
One (1) contracted lighting design for DANCE NATION during November/December of 2021. |
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Freelance Technician | MJH MEDIA GROUP | JANEK SERVICES, INC.| Kansas City, MO
On-call stagehand for various events in and around the Kansas City metro area. |
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Freelance Technician and Designer | WINNETONKA HIGH SCHOOL | Kansas City, MO
Contracted to help repair and maintain lighting instruments, mentor high school theatre students, and design for SEUSSICAL during November of 2021. |
2019-2020 |
Graduate Teaching Assistant | University of Missouri – Kansas City | Kansas City, MO
Worked as an electrician or master electrician on a range of productions on UMKC campus. Also served as assistant lighting designer for second and third year lighting MFA candidates. |
| Assistant Lighting Designer | Johnson County Community College, Polsky Theatre | Overland Park, KS
Served as ALD to Shane Rowse on LOVE SONGS presented by OWEN COX DANCE GROUP in 2019. |
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2015-2019 |
Head Technician | William Woods University| Fulton, MO
Responsible for scheduling and oversight of all scenic builds, load-ins, strikes, and scenic painting. Mentored fellow undergraduate students in proper shop safety and general theatre safety. Taught scenic painting techniques as applicable for each production. Position held August 2018 through April 2019. |
| Props Master and Stagehand | Talking Horse Productions | Columbia, MO
Contracted for properties design, scenic painting, and as a stagehand for the production of THE LYONS during the summer of 2017. |
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| Carpenter, Scenic Artist, and Electrician | William Woods University| Fulton, MO
Work study position working on all productions in a variety of roles. |
PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING DESIGN
2022 |
IN ALL FORMS | Kostas Contemporary | CHARLOTTE STREET FOUNDATION | Kansas City, MO |
JANE EYRE | Matthew Shiner | University of Missouri - Kansas City, Spencer Theatre | Kansas City, MO |
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ALPHABET SOUP: THEATER FROM QUEER VOICES (2022) | WHIM PRODUCTIONS at Unity Temple | Kansas City, MO |
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PARALLEL LIVES* | Gary Abbott | UMKC Conservatory - Dance | Kansas City, MO *Presented as a remount from “AN INSPIRED PAST, A JUBILANT FUTURE” originally choreographed by G. Abbott for his company, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, in 2018. |
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8 LAYERS | Ivyana Robinson | UMKC Conservatory - Dance | Kansas City, MO |
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I SEE YOU | Olivia Emert | UMKC Conservatory - Dance | Kansas City, MO |
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2021 |
NOT SO LONG AGO / FAR, FAR AWAY | Gary Abbott | UMKC Conservatory - Dance | Kansas City, MO |
DANCE NATION | Heidi Van | THE UNICORN THEATRE, Levin Stage | Kansas City, MO |
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ALPHABET SOUP: THEATER FROM QUEER VOICES (2021) | WHIM PRODUCTIONS at Unity Temple | Kansas City, MO |
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SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL | Helena Cosentino | WINNETONKA HIGH SCHOOL | Kansas City, MO |
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OF EVIDENCE AND CONFESSIONS | Gary Abbott | UMKC Conservatory - Dance | Kansas City, MO |
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CONVERGENCE | Kaitlyn Garner | Dance Film with IV Designs | Kansas City, MO |
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FROM THE EARTH: AN IMPROVISATION | Alexis Borth | Dance Film with IV Designs | Kansas City, MO |
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LEFT UNSAID | Emily Rackers | Dance Film with IV Designs | Kansas City, MO |
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VENN-A | Olivia Emert | Dance Film with IV Designs | Kansas City, MO |
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TO THE PATIENT POET | Erica Lohman | Dance Film with IV Designs | Kansas City, MO |
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TO THE LIGHT | Erica Lohman | Dance Film with IV Designs | Kansas City, MO |
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REJUVENESCENT* | Gary Abbott | UMKC Conservatory - Dance with IV Designs | Kansas City, MO *The junior class of dance students needed a space to put on an 18 piece concert. From tech to starting the live stream in under 36 hours. |
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WELL YOU NEEDN'T | Ronald Tice | UMKC Conservatory - Dance | Kansas City, MO |
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LIBERATIONS | Erica Lohman | UMKC Conservatory - Dance | Kansas City, MO |
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2020 |
LUNGS* | Darren Sextro | University of Missouri - Kansas City, Spencer Theatre | Kansas City, MO Part of FEATURES FESTIVAL - Short Play Showcase. |
C’EST JUSTE DU BALLET | Montanna Michels | UMKC Conservatory - Dance | Kansas City, MO |
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THE FORCES WITHIN | Erica Lohman | UMKC Conservatory - Dance | Kansas City, MO |
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HYPNOSIS | Ava Wichser | UMKC Conservatory - Dance | Kansas City, MO |
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FORCES | Azia Gambrell | UMKC Conservatory - Dance | Kansas City, MO |
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ICOSIDIGON | Christine Kraus | UMKC Conservatory - Dance | Kansas City, MO |
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2019 |
THREE FATES | | Ronald Tice | UMKC Conservatory - Dance | Kansas City, MO |
SIR SLOB AND THE PRINCESS | Joe Potter | William Woods University Theatre | Fulton, MO |
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CATHOLIC SCHOOL GIRLS | Kim Gassen | JESTERS THEATRE COMPANY* | William Woods University | Fulton, MO *Student run theatre group on campus. Served as both the scenic and lighting designer. |
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2018 |
PETER/WENDY | Melissa Alpers-Springer | William Woods University Theatre | Fulton, MO |
THE DROWNING GIRLS | Melissa Alpers-Springer | William Woods University Theatre | Fulton, MO |
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DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD | Jessica Fleeman | JESTERS THEATRE COMPANY* | William Woods University | Fulton, MO *Student run theatre group on campus. Served as both the scenic and lighting designer. |
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DEARLY DEPARTED | Joe Potter | William Woods University Theatre | Fulton, MO |
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FAITH COUNTY | Joe Potter | William Woods University Theatre | Fulton, MO |
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2017 |
BINGO! THE WINNING MUSICAL | Joe Potter | William Woods University Theatre | Fulton, MO |