curriculum vitae (c.v.)

Stephen Sakowski

professor of theatre - lighting and sound design

Department of Theatre and Film - The University of Toledo
Prepared: August 1st, 2024

education and training

The University of California – San Diego, La Jolla, CA March 2009
M.F.A. in Theatre (with specializations in lighting design)
Dissertation title: “The Synergy of Light”

Otterbein College, Westerville, OH June 2003
B.F.A. in Theatre Design and Technology
Minor in Art

appointments and experience

Appointment Record on this Faculty

Professor of Theatre – Lighting and Sound Design, Chair
August 2024 - Present
Department of Theatre and Film
The University of Toledo
College of Arts and Letters 

Associate Professor of Theatre – Lighting and Sound Design
August 2020 - August 2024
The University of Toledo
College of Arts and Letters
Department of Theatre and Film 

Assistant Professor of Theatre – Lighting and Sound Design
August 2015 – August 2020
The University of Toledo
College of Arts and Letters
Department of Theatre and Film

other academic appointments

Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre – Lighting Design
2011-2015
Illinois Wesleyan University
School of Theatre Arts 

other professional experience

Freelance Lighting Designer
2003 - Present
A theatre lighting designer works with the director, choreographer, set designer, costume designer, and sound designer to create the lighting for a theatrical production. The lighting designer will help shape the atmosphere, provide textual information, as well as help visually convey and support the narrative within a theatrical production in response to the text. While keeping in mind issues of visibility, execution, safety, and cost.

Design Associate
2007-Present
Otis Howard Designs Inc.
To assist and support Otis Howard in his role as the Lighting Designer/Director. Responsibilities include preproduction support, such as technical drawing, equipment coordination, schedule supervision, production team coordination and design research. On some productions I will serve as the Lighting Designer/Director while on site. Stephen Sakowski,

Resident Lighting Designer
2013-2018
Hope Summer Repertory Theatre (HSRT), Holland MI
To design and coordinate two repertory lighting plots, in two theatres, within HSRT’s six show repertory season. To also serve as the lighting designer on 2-3 productions with in HSRT’s four show main stage season, as well as serve as a design mentor to the lighting designers for the Children’s Performance Troupe’s two show repertory season. Other responsibilities include assisting with the coordination of the lighting department budget, supervising design execution and feasibility, and maintaining safety standards.

teaching

Professor of Theatre – Lighting and Sound Design
August 2024 - Present
The University of Toledo
Department of Theatre and Film

Associate Professor of Theatre – Lighting and Sound Design
August 2024 – August 2024
The University of Toledo
Department of Theatre and Film

Assistant Professor of Theatre – Lighting and Sound Design
August 2015 - August 2020
The University of Toledo
Department of Theatre and Film

undergraduate teaching

Stage Lighting and Sound, THR 1040: 001 Spring 2024 Credits: 3. Enrollment 7.
An introduction to the theory and practice of stage lighting and sound technology. Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews and on department productions.

Stage Lighting Design, THR 3410: 001 Spring 2024 Credits: 3. Enrollment 4. Principles and theories of lighting design for theatrical productions are explored. Develop skills of script analysis, light study, light plot and related graphics for conceptualization and communication of design ideas.

Shop Practicum, THR 2050: 001 Spring 2024 Credits: 0. Enrollment 2.
Lab course where students apply skills from foundational design and technology courses in support of the departmental production program. Practicum II students serve in departmental workshops throughout the semester.

Stage Lighting and Sound, THR 1040: 001 Fall 2023 Credits: 3. Enrollment 3.
An introduction to the theory and practice of stage lighting and sound technology. Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews and on department productions.

Fundamentals of Design, THR 2400: 001 Fall 2023 Credits: 3. Enrollment 13.
Principles and theories of theatrical design for theatrical productions are explored. Develop skills of script analysis, visual composition, and related graphics for conceptualization and communication of design ideas.

Shop Practicum, THR 2050: 001 Fall 2023 Credits: 0. Enrollment 3.
Lab course where students apply skills from foundational design and technology courses in support of the departmental production program. Practicum II students serve in departmental workshops throughout the semester.

Stage Lighting and Sound, THR 1040: 001 Spring 2023 Credits: 3. Enrollment 13.
An introduction to the theory and practice of stage lighting and sound technology. Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews and on department productions.

Theatre Sound Design, THR 3470: 001 Spring 2023 Credits: 3. Enrollment 4.
Principles and theories of sound design for theatrical productions are explored. Develop skills of script analysis, sound study, sound playback and related techniques for conceptualization and communication of design ideas.

Shop Practicum, THR 2050: 001 Spring 2023 Credits: 0. Enrollment 2.
Lab course where students apply skills from foundational design and technology courses in support of the departmental production program. Practicum II students serve in departmental workshops throughout the semester.

Stage Lighting and Sound, THR 1040: 001 Fall 2022 Credits: 3. Enrollment 7.
An introduction to the theory and practice of stage lighting and sound technology. Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews and on department productions.

Fundamentals of Design, THR 2400: 001 Fall 2022 Credits: 3. Enrollment 7.
Principles and theories of theatrical design for theatrical productions are explored. Develop skills of script analysis, visual composition, and related graphics for conceptualization and communication of design ideas.

Shop Practicum, THR 2050: 001 Fall 2022 Credits: 0. Enrollment 3.
Lab course where students apply skills from foundational design and technology courses in support of the departmental production program. Practicum II students serve in departmental workshops throughout the semester.

Stage Lighting and Sound, THR 1040: 001 Spring 2022 Credits: 3. Enrollment 9.
An introduction to the theory and practice of stage lighting and sound technology. Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews and on department productions.

Stage Lighting Design, THR 3410: 001 Spring 2022 Credits: 3. Enrollment 2.
Principles and theories of lighting design for theatrical productions are explored. Develop skills of script analysis, light study, light plot and related graphics for conceptualization and communication of design ideas.

Shop Practicum, THR 2050: 001 Spring 2022 Credits: 0. Enrollment 3.
Lab course where students apply skills from foundational design and technology courses in support of the departmental production program. Practicum II students serve in departmental workshops throughout the semester.

Stage Lighting and Sound, THR 1040: 001 Fall 2021 Credits: 3. Enrollment 4.
An introduction to the theory and practice of stage lighting and sound technology. Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews and on department productions.

Fundamentals of Design, THR 2400: 001 Fall 2021 Credits: 3. Enrollment 8.
Principles and theories of theatrical design for theatrical productions are explored. Develop skills of script analysis, visual composition, and related graphics for conceptualization and communication of design ideas.

Shop Practicum, THR 2050: 001 Fall 2021 Credits: 0. Enrollment 3.
Lab course where students apply skills from foundational design and technology courses in support of the departmental production program. Practicum II students serve in departmental workshops throughout the semester.

Stage Lighting and Sound, THR 1040: 001 Spring 2021 Credits: 3. Enrollment 10.
An introduction to the theory and practice of stage lighting and sound technology. Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews and on department productions.

Theatre Sound Design, THR 3470: 001 Spring 2021 Credits: 3. Enrollment 6.
Principles and theories of sound design for theatrical productions are explored. Develop skills of script analysis, sound study, sound playback and related techniques for conceptualization and communication of design ideas.

Practicum II, THR 2050: 001 Spring 2021 Credits: 0. Enrollment 4.
Lab course where students apply skills from foundational design and technology courses in support of the departmental production program. Practicum II students serve in departmental workshops throughout the semester.

Stage Lighting and Sound, THR 1040: 001 Fall 2020 Credits: 3. Enrollment 10.
An introduction to the theory and practice of stage lighting and sound technology. Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews and on department productions.

Fundamentals of Design, THR 2400: 001 Fall 2020 Credits: 3. Enrollment 12.
Principles and theories of theatrical design for theatrical productions are explored. Develop skills of script analysis, visual composition, and related graphics for conceptualization and communication of design ideas.

Practicum II, THR 2050: 001 Fall 2020 Credits: 0. Enrollment 5.
Lab course where students apply skills from foundational design and technology courses in support of the departmental production program. Practicum II students serve in departmental workshops throughout the semester.

Introduction to Film, FILM 1310: 912 Fall 2020 Credits: 3. Enrollment 35.
Introduction to the history and interpretation of cinema as an art form, with emphasis on discovering how meaning is encoded in film at the levels of shot, sequence and narrative construction.

Stage Lighting and Sound, THR 1040: 001 Spring 2020 Credits: 3. Enrollment 15.
An introduction to the theory and practice of stage lighting and sound technology. Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews and on department productions.

Stage Lighting Design, THR 3410: 001 Spring 2020 Credits: 3. Enrollment 4.
Principles and theories of lighting design for theatrical productions are explored. Develop skills of script analysis, light study, light plot and related graphics for conceptualization and communication of design ideas.

Practicum II, THR 2050: 001 Spring 2020 Credits: 0. Enrollment 5.
Lab course where students apply skills from foundational design and technology courses in support of the departmental production program. Practicum II students serve in departmental workshops throughout the semester.

Stage Lighting and Sound, THR 1040: 001 Fall 2019 Credits: 3. Projected Enrollment 13.
An introduction to the theory and practice of stage lighting and sound technology. Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews and on department productions.

Fundamentals of Design, THR 2400: 001 Fall 2019 Credits: 3. Projected Enrollment 18.
Principles and theories of theatrical design for theatrical productions are explored. Develop skills of script analysis, visual composition, and related graphics for conceptualization and communication of design ideas.

Stage Lighting and Sound, THR 1040: 001 Spring 2019 Credits: 3. Enrollment 11.
An introduction to the theory and practice of stage lighting and sound technology. Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews and on department productions.

Theatre Sound Design, THR 3470: 001 Spring 2019 Credits: 3. Enrollment 9.
Principles and theories of sound design for theatrical productions are explored. Develop skills of script analysis, sound study, sound playback and related techniques for conceptualization and communication of design ideas.

Stage Lighting and Sound, THR 1040: 001 Fall 2018 Credits: 3. Enrollment 7.
An introduction to the theory and practice of stage lighting and sound technology. Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews and on department productions.

Fundamentals of Design, THR 2990: 001 Fall 2018 Credits: 3. Enrollment 5.
Principles and theories of theatrical design for theatrical productions are explored. Develop skills of script analysis, visual composition, and related graphics for conceptualization and communication of design ideas.

Introduction to Theatre, THR 1100: 902 Fall 2018 Credits: 3. Enrollment 35.
Introductory survey of the development of theatre and drama from the ancient world to the present day; discussion of representative plays; slides and films complement lectures.

Stage Lighting and Sound, THR 1040: 001 Spring 2018 Credits: 3. Enrollment 12.
An introduction to the theory and practice of stage lighting and sound technology. Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews and on department productions.

Stage Lighting Design, THR 3410: 001 Spring 2018 Credits: 3. Enrollment 5.
Principles and theories of lighting design for theatrical productions are explored. Develop skills of script analysis, light study, light plot and related graphics for conceptualization and communication of design ideas.

Stage Lighting and Sound, THR 1040: 001 Fall 2017 Credits: 3. Enrollment 10.
An introduction to the theory and practice of stage lighting and sound technology. Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews and on department productions.

Introduction to Theatre, THR 1100: 902 Fall 2017 Credits: 3. Enrollment 35.
Introductory survey of the development of theatre and drama from the ancient world to the present day; discussion of representative plays; slides and films complement lectures.

Introduction to Film, FILM 1310: 907 Fall 2017 Credits: 3. Enrollment 34.
Introduction to the history and interpretation of cinema as an art form, with emphasis on discovering how meaning is encoded in film at the levels of shot, sequence and narrative construction.

Introduction to Theatre, THR 1100: 921 Summer 2017 Credits: 3. Enrollment 27.
Introductory survey of the development of theatre and drama from the ancient world to the present day; discussion of representative plays; slides and films complement lectures.

Theatre Sound, THR 3470: 001 Spring 2017 Credits: 3. Enrollment 7.
Principles and theories of sound design for theatrical productions are explored. Develop skills of script analysis, sound study, sound playback and related techniques for conceptualization and communication of design ideas.

Introduction to Film, FILM 1310: 906 Spring 2017 Credits: 3. Enrollment 34.
Introduction to the history and interpretation of cinema as an art form, with emphasis on discovering how meaning is encoded in film at the levels of shot, sequence and narrative construction.

Introduction to Theatre, THR 1100: 901 Fall 2016 Credits: 3. Enrollment 33.
Introductory survey of the development of theatre and drama from the ancient world to the present day; discussion of representative plays; slides and films complement lectures.

Stage Lighting and Sound, THR 1040: 001 Fall 2016 Credits: 3. Enrollment 8.
An introduction to theory and practice in stage lighting and sound technology. Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews on department productions.

Introduction to Theatre, THR 1100: 903 Spring 2016 Credits: 3. Enrollment 26.
Introductory survey of the development of theatre and drama from the ancient world to the present day; discussion of representative plays; slides and films complement lectures.

Stage Lighting and Sound, THR 1040: 001 Spring 2016 Credits: 3. Enrollment 12.
An introduction to theory and practice in stage lighting and sound technology. Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews on department productions.

Stage Lighting Design, THR 3410: 001 Spring 2016 Credits: 3. Enrollment 4.
Principles and theories of lighting design for theatrical productions are explored. Develop skills of script analysis, light study, light plot and related graphics for conceptualization and communication of design ideas.

Introduction to Theatre, THR 1100: 901 Fall 2015 Credits: 3. Enrollment 27.
Introductory survey of the development of theatre and drama from the ancient world to the present day; discussion of representative plays; slides and films complement lectures.

Stage Lighting and Sound, THR 1040: 001 Fall 2015 Credits: 3. Enrollment 6.
An introduction to theory and practice in stage lighting and sound technology. Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews on department productions.

independent studies

Production: Lighting and Sound – THR 3800: 001 – Enrollment: 3 Spring 2024

• Student Stage Manager for Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom (3 Credit Hours)
• Student Assistant Sound Designer Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom (3 Credit Hours)
• Student Lighting Technician for Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom (2 Credit Hour)

Special Projects – MUS 4990: 001 – Enrollment: 1 Fall 2023

• Student Assistant Sound Designer for The Diary of Anne Frank

Special Projects: Advanced Sound Design – THR 4990: 008 Spring 2023

• Independent Studies Course in Advanced Sound Design

Production: Lighting and Sound – THR 3800: 001 – Enrollment: 2 Spring 2023

• Student Stage Manager for Blood at the Root (3 Credit Hours)
• Student instillation of equipment from the Student Green Energy Fund (1 Credit Hour)

Special Projects: Advanced Stage Management – THR 4990: 002 Fall 2022

• Independent Studies Course in Advanced Stage Management: Hamlet

Production: Lighting and Sound – THR 3800: 001 Spring 2022

• Student Assistant Sound Designer for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

Honors Thesis – THR 4950: 091 Spring 2022

• Student Lighting Designer for Elkshire

Production: Lighting and Sound – THR 3800: 001 Spring 2021

• Student Assistant Sound Designer for "Year of the Living Dead"

Production: Lighting and Sound – THR 3800: 006 Spring 2020

• Student Assistant Lighting Designer for The Flick

Special Projects – MUS 4990: 001 – Enrollment: 2 Spring 2020

• Student Assistant Sound Designer for "The Flick"
• Student Assistant Sound Designer for "Mr. Burns"

Production: Lighting and Sound – THR 3800: 006 Fall 2019

• Student Assistant Sound Designer for The Jungle

Production: Lighting and Sound – THR 3800: 006 – Enrollment: 2 Spring 2019

• Student Sound Engineer/Mixer for Into The Woods
• Student Assistant Lighting Designer for Into The Woods

Internship: Fences – THR 4940: 002 Spring 2019

• Stage Manager for "Fences" at Toledo Repertory Theatre

Special Projects: Advanced Sound Design – THR 4990: 008 Spring 2019

• Independent Studies Course in Advanced Sound Design

Production: Lighting and Sound – THR 3800: 006 Fall 2018

• Student Master Electrician for "All Quiet on the Western Front"

Theatre Design – THR 4440: 001 Fall 2018

• Student Sound Design for "All Quiet on the Western Front"

Production: Lighting and Sound – THR 3800: 001 Spring 2017

• Student Sound Designer for "The King and The Clown"

Production: Lighting and Sound – THR 3800: 006 Fall 2016

• Student Assistant Sound Designer for "The Importance of Being Earnest"

Seminar Topics In Design – THR 4400: 001 – Enrollment: 2 Spring 2016

• Theatre Sound Design and Sound Crew for "Little Shop of Horrors"
• Theatre Sound Design and Student Sound Designer for "No Exit"

Special Projects – THR 4990: 007 Spring 2016

• Student Lighting Designer for "No Exit"

other

Stage Management, THR 3420 Fall 2017
Guest speaker (at the invitation of Lecturer Christopher Montpetit) for one class period discussing working with scales theatrical drawings.

Stagecraft, THR 1030 Spring 2016 Guest speaker (at the invitation of Prof. Daniel Thobias) for one class period talking about lighting technology used in technical theatre.

Stagecraft, THR 1030 Fall 2015 Guest speaker (at the invitation of Prof. Daniel Thobias) for one class period talking about lighting technology used in technical theatre.

visiting assistant professor of theatre – Lighting Design 

2011-2015
Illinois Wesleyan University
School of Theatre Arts

teaching

Lighting and Sound Technology, THEA 114
Spring 2015 Credits: 1. Enrollment 10.
Spring 2014 Credits: 1. Enrollment 8.
This course will familiarize the students with the fundamentals of theatrical lighting and sound technology. Reviewing lighting and sound equipment, accessories, paperwork, computer programs and consoles. Covered the proper terms and techniques for lighting and sound technology, as well as the role of lighting and sound technology in a theatrical production.

Lighting Design, THEA 423
Spring 2015 Credits: 1. Enrollment 11.
Spring 2013 Credits: 1. Enrollment 6.
This course will familiarize the students with the fundamentals and craft of theatrical lighting design. Reviewing lighting equipment, accessories, paperwork, computer programs and lighting consoles. Covered the proper terms and techniques for lighting design, as well as the role of the lighting designer in a theatrical production

Fundamentals of Design, THEA 220: 02
Fall 2014 Credits: 1. Enrollment 15.
Fall 2013 Credits: 1. Enrollment 25.
Fall 2012 Credits: 1. Enrollment 23.
An introduction to visual communications, styles and techniques. It also includes a thorough exploration of basic aesthetic theory as it applies to all elements of theatre design. This course explores designing for the theatre as a means of communication, artistic expression and the organization of design information. Visual, inspirational and historic research methods, group discussions, group and individual design projects in sets, lighting and costumes figures prominently in class. Lectures, demonstrations and projects in collage, sketching, drawing, painting and scenic modeling and costume rendering are included in the studio work.

Sound Design, THEA 370
Fall 2014 Credits: 1. Enrollment 7.
This course will familiarize the students with the fundamentals and craft of theatrical sound design. Reviewing sound equipment, accessories, paperwork, computer programs and sound consoles. Covered the proper terms and techniques for sound design, as well as the role of the sound designer in a theatrical production.

Performance in Production, THEA 391
May 2014 Credits: 1. Enrollment 15.
May 2013 Credits: 1. Enrollment 12.
May 2012 Credits: 1. Enrollment 15.
This course is designed to give students a sense of what theater artists actually do with their hands, bodies, and voices in the creation of art, and to engage students in an in-depth exploration of the significance of a particular work of theatre. Students make artistic choices in relation to this contemporary artistic context; with an eye to the affect they want these choices to have on audience members. Focus is placed, through this process, on the impact artists want this particular work to have on society. Students “close the loop” on this learning process by producing performances for these live, local audiences. Through this, they experience and make sense of how real audiences receive and interpret their work. Following the completion of performances, students explicitly articulate these insights through a post-mortem feedback process.

Technical Drawing, THEA 310
Spring 2014 Credits: 1. Enrollment 7.
Spring 2012 Credits: 1. Enrollment 7.
This course will familiarize the students with the fundamentals of theatrical hand drafting, computer drafting and technical drawing. Reviewing equipment, techniques and professional standards. This course covered the proper terms and techniques for drafting and technical drawing, as well as the role of drafting and technical drawing in a theatrical production.

Stage Management, THEA 219
Fall 2013 Credits: 1. Enrollment 6.
This course will familiarize the students with the fundamentals of theatrical stage management. Reviewing the proper terms and techniques for all pieces and parts of Stage Management, as well as the role of the Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager in a theatrical production. This course will cover how to work with and create the basic paperwork associated with Stage Management, as well as introduce basic use of some computer programs to help such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Lighting and Sound Technology, THEA 175
Fall 2012 Credits: 1. Enrollment 15.
This course will familiarize the students with the fundamentals of theatrical lighting and sound technology. Reviewing lighting and sound equipment, accessories, paperwork, computer programs and consoles. Covered the proper terms and techniques for lighting and sound technology, as well as the role of lighting and sound technology in a theatrical production.

independent studies

• Special Projects – Lighting Design THEA 499 Spring 2015
• Degree Project – THEA 491 Spring 2015
• Degree Project – THEA 491 Spring 2015
• Degree Project – THEA 490 Spring 2015
• Degree Project – THEA 290 Spring 2015
• Degree Project – THEA 490 Fall 2014
• Special Projects – Photoshop THEA 499 Fall 2014
• Degree Project – THEA 491 Spring 2014
• Degree Project – THEA 491 Spring 2014
• Degree Project – THEA 490 Spring 2014
• Degree Project – THEA 290 Spring 2014
• Degree Project – THEA 290 Spring 2014
• Special Projects – Technical Drawing THEA 499 Spring 2014
• Degree Project – THEA 490 Fall 2013
• Degree Project – THEA 490 Fall 2013
• Degree Project – THEA 491 Fall 2012
• Degree Project – THEA 490 Spring 2012

research and scholarship

conference attendance

• KCACTF REGION 3 CONFERENCE – WINTER 2019
• KCACTF REGION 3 CONFERENCE – WINTER 2018
• USITT 2014
• SETC 2014
• SETC 2013
• SETC 2012

creative and design activities

(RESUME)

grants, grant proposals and contracts

• Student Green Energy Fund Applications Advisor. Advised and supervised two students with their application. The proposal is to replace and upgrade the lighting system in the departments studio theatre to an energy efficient LED system. Application submitted Spring 2024 – Awarded April 2024
• Student Green Energy Fund Applications Advisor. Advised and supervised two students with their application. The proposal is to replace and upgrade the lighting system in the departments studio theatre to an energy efficient LED system. Application submitted Spring 2022 – Awarded November 2022
• University of Toledo, Department of Theatre and Film’s Center Theatre Lighting and Sound Upgrade proposal. Project proposed on three phases.
  • Phase One: Funded by the Office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters and The University of Toledo Physical Plant.
    Installed in Fall 2018/Winter 2019

service

2023/2024 academic school year

• College of Arts and Letters Council Parliamentarian; Attended bi-weekly executive council meetings for CAL Council. (University of Toledo, 2023-2024)
• Dean’s Budget Advisory Committee. Served as an at-large member of the committee that advised the Dean on a plan and responses to the implementation of the new budget
• Theatre Major Advisor. I am the advisor for students majoring or minoring in theatre within the department of theatre and film whose last names fall from N-T. Informal advising sessions are also held during specific class sessions within Department Ensemble. During those classes I will speak towards course sequencing, class offerings and other advising topics to the department students.
• College of Arts and Letters Council At-Large Representative; Elected to attended biweekly meetings as an at-large representative for the Arts division of the College of Arts and Letters. (University of Toledo, 2023-2024)
• Department of Theatre and Film Theatre Production Manager (University of Toledo 2023- 2024) I serve as the Production Manger for the department of Theatre and Film's theatrical productions during our departmental performance season. My responsibilities include creating a schedule for each productions design and creative process based on when each production opens for public performances. Within that schedule are weekly meeting to discuss the production and it’s required elements as well as presenting design elements and concepts. Due dates and for preliminary and final design elements are also included in the schedule to allow for the proper amount of time needed during the production process. During the production technical rehearsals, I also lead the end of the rehearsal production meeting to review what was accomplished during that day’s rehearsal as well as plan the goals for the next rehearsal.
• Season Selection Committee (University of Toledo, 2023-2024). Responsible for selecting plays and musicals for possible production in the Dept. of Theatre and Film’s 2024-2025 season, reading scripts selected by other members of the committee, commenting in favor of or against the production of selected scripts, and contributing to decisions regarding season event programming and season themes.
• Recruitment Committee (University of Toledo, 2023-2024) Ad Hoc committee responsible for attending, creating, and coordinating events that contribute to recruiting students to participate and enroll in the Department of Theatre and Film.
• Awards and Scholarship (University of Toledo, 2023-2024) responsible for reviewing and selecting applicant for the Department of Theatre and Film various awards and scholarships.
• Executive Committee (University of Toledo, 2023-2024) Department committee that oversees and reviews department budgets and recommend to the chair changes or adjustments in the expenditure or allocations of department monies. This committee shall also convene on request to advise the department chairperson on various issues relevant to the department or on matters of departmental policy, procedure, or practice.
• Chair - Curriculum/Assessment Committee (University of Toledo, 2023-2024) The committee convenes as necessary to review proposals to change, add, or delete courses of study from departmental degree programs, and to oversee departmental assessment.
• Attended Departmental Faculty Meetings (University of Toledo, 2022-2023)

2022/2023 academic school year

• College of Arts and Letters Council Chair; Coordinated and ran bi-weekly executive council meetings for CAL Council as well as the running of meetings and general organization. (University of Toledo, 2022-2023)
• Elected as an Arts representative on the College Committee on Academic Personnel (CCAP). We reviewed and made recommendations on Faculty Members performance evaluations, applications for Tenure and promotion in consistency with the CBA.
• Dean’s Budget Advisory Committee. Served as an at-large member of the committee that advised the Dean on a plan and responses to the implementation of the new budget model that was being implemented for the 2023/2024 school year.
• Theatre Major Advisor. I am the advisor for students majoring or minoring in theatre within the department of theatre and film whose last names fall from N-T. Informal advising sessions are also held during specific class sessions within Department Ensemble. During those classes I will speak towards course sequencing, class offerings and other advising topics to the department students.
• School of Visual and Performing Arts Tech Fee Committee. Reviewed and tech fee equipment request. (University of Toledo, 2022-2023)
• College of Arts and Letters Council At-Large Representative; Elected to attended biweekly meetings as an at-large representative for the Arts division of the College of Arts and Letters. (University of Toledo, 2022-2023)
• Department of Theatre and Film Theatre Production and Design Coordinator (University of Toledo 2021-2022) I serve as the Production Design Coordinator for the department of Theatre and Film's theatrical productions during our departmental performance season. My responsibilities include creating a schedule for each productions design and creative process based on when each production opens for public performances. Within that schedule are weekly meeting to discuss the production and it’s required elements as well as presenting design elements and concepts. Due dates and for preliminary and final design elements are also included in the schedule to allow for the proper amount of time needed during the production process. During the production technical rehearsals, I also lead the end of the rehearsal production meeting to review what was accomplished during that day’s rehearsal as well as plan the goals for the next rehearsal.
• Season Selection Committee (University of Toledo, 2022-2023). Responsible for selecting plays and musicals for possible production in the Dept. of Theatre and Film’s 2020-2021 season, reading scripts selected by other members of the committee, commenting in favor of or against the production of selected scripts, and contributing to decisions regarding season event programming and season themes.
• Recruitment Committee (University of Toledo, 2022-2023) Ad Hoc committee responsible for attending, creating, and coordinating events that contribute to recruiting students to participate and enroll in the Department of Theatre and Film.
• Awards and Scholarship (University of Toledo, 2022-2023) responsible for reviewing and selecting applicant for the Department of Theatre and Film various awards and scholarships.
• Executive Committee (University of Toledo, 2022-2023) Department committee that oversees and reviews department budgets and recommend to the chair changes or adjustments in the expenditure or allocations of department monies. This committee shall also convene on request to advise the department chairperson on various issues relevant to the department or on matters of departmental policy, procedure, or practice.
• Chair - Curriculum/Assessment Committee (University of Toledo, 2022-2023) The committee convenes as necessary to review proposals to change, add, or delete courses of study from departmental degree programs, and to oversee departmental assessment.
• Attended Departmental Faculty Meetings (University of Toledo, 2022-2023)

2021/2022 academic school year

• College of Arts and Letters Council Vice-Chair; Attended bi-weekly executive council meetings for CAL Council as well as aided the Council Chair in the running of meetings and general organization. (University of Toledo, 2021-2022)
• Elected as an Arts representative on the College Committee on Academic Personnel (CCAP). We reviewed and made recommendations on Faculty Members performance evaluations, applications for Tenure and promotion in consistency with the CBA.
• Dean’s Budget Advisory Committee. Served as an at-large member of the committee that advised the Dean on a plan and responses to the implementation of the new budget model that was being implemented for the 2022/2023 school year.
• College of Arts and Letters Council Constitution Committee. Attended meetings as needed and worked as a member of the editing team for adjustments and modifications to the CAL Constitution or Bi-Laws.
• Theatre Major Advisor. I am the advisor for students majoring or minoring in theatre within the department of theatre and film whose last names fall from N-T. Informal advising sessions are also held during specific class sessions within Department Ensemble. During those classes I will speak towards course sequencing, class offerings and other advising topics to the department students.
• School of Visual and Performing Arts Tech Fee Committee. Reviewed and tech fee equipment request. (University of Toledo, 2021-2022)
• College of Arts and Letters Council Department Representative; Attended bi-weekly meetings as the department representative. (University of Toledo, 2021-2022)
• Department of Theatre and Film Theatre Production and Design Coordinator (University of Toledo 2021-2022) I serve as the Production Design Coordinator for the department of Theatre and Film's theatrical productions during our departmental performance season. My responsibilities include creating a schedule for each productions design and creative process based on when each production opens for public performances. Within that schedule are weekly meeting to discuss the production and it’s required elements as well as presenting design elements and concepts. Due dates and for preliminary and final design elements are also included in the schedule to allow for the proper amount of time needed during the production process. During the production technical rehearsals, I also lead the end of the rehearsal production meeting to review what was accomplished during that day’s rehearsal as well as plan the goals for the next rehearsal.
• Season Selection Committee (University of Toledo, 2021-2022). Responsible for selecting plays and musicals for possible production in the Dept. of Theatre and Film’s 2020-2021 season, reading scripts selected by other members of the committee, commenting in favor of or against the production of selected scripts, and contributing to decisions regarding season event programming and season themes.
• Recruitment Committee (University of Toledo, 2021-2022) Ad Hoc committee responsible for attending, creating, and coordinating events that contribute to recruiting students to participate and enroll in the Department of Theatre and Film.
• Awards and Scholarship (University of Toledo, 2021-2022) responsible for reviewing and selecting applicant for the Department of Theatre and Film various awards and scholarships.
• Executive Committee (University of Toledo, 2021-2022) Department committee that oversees and reviews department budgets and recommend to the chair changes or adjustments in the expenditure or allocations of department monies. This committee shall also convene on request to advise the department chairperson on various issues relevant to the department or on matters of departmental policy, procedure, or practice.
• Chair - Curriculum/Assessment Committee (University of Toledo, 2021-2022) The committee convenes as necessary to review proposals to change, add, or delete courses of study from departmental degree programs, and to oversee departmental assessment.
• Attended Departmental Faculty Meetings (University of Toledo, 2021-2022)

2020/2021 academic school year

• College of Arts and Letters Council Executive Committee Member; Attended bi-weekly executive council meetings. (University of Toledo, 2020-2021) • School of Visual and Performing Arts Tech Fee Committee. Reviewed and tech fee equipment request. (University of Toledo, 2020-2021)
• College of Arts and Letters Council Department Representative; Attended bi-weekly meetings as the department representative. (University of Toledo, 2020-2021)
• Department of Theatre and Film Theatre Production Design Coordinator (University of Toledo 2020-2021) I serve as the Production Design Coordinator for the department of Theatre and Film's theatrical productions during our departmental performance season. My responsibilities include creating a schedule for each productions design and creative process based on when each production opens for public performances. Within that schedule are weekly meeting to discuss the production and it’s required elements as well as presenting design elements and concepts. Due dates and for preliminary and final design elements are also included in the schedule to allow for the proper amount of time needed during the production process. During the production technical rehearsals, I also lead the end of the rehearsal production meeting to review what was accomplished during that day’s rehearsal as well as plan the goals for the next rehearsal.
• Season Selection Committee (University of Toledo, 2020-2021). Responsible for selecting plays and musicals for possible production in the Dept. of Theatre and Film’s 2020-2021 season, reading scripts selected by other members of the committee, commenting in favor of or against the production of selected scripts, and contributing to decisions regarding season event programming and season themes.
• Recruitment Committee (University of Toledo, 2020-2021) Ad Hoc committee responsible for attending, creating, and coordinating events that contribute to recruiting students to participate and enroll in the Department of Theatre and Film.
• Awards and Scholarship (University of Toledo, 2020-2021) responsible for reviewing and selecting applicant for the Department of Theatre and Film various awards and scholarships.
• Executive Committee (University of Toledo, 2020-2021) Department committee that oversees and reviews department budgets and recommend to the chair changes or adjustments in the expenditure or allocations of department monies. This committee shall also convene on request to advise the department chairperson on various issues relevant to the department or on matters of departmental policy, procedure, or practice.
• Chair - Curriculum/Assessment Committee (University of Toledo, 2020-2021) The committee convenes as necessary to review proposals to change, add, or delete courses of study from departmental degree programs, and to oversee departmental assessment.
• Attended Departmental Faculty Meetings (University of Toledo, 2020-2021)

2019/2020 academic school year

• Reviewer for Kent State University’s proposal for an MFA in Theatre Design and Technology that was submitted to the Chancellor’s Council on Graduate Studies at The Ohio Department of Higher Education. (Spring 2020)
• College of Arts and Letters Council Executive Committee Member; Attended bi-weekly executive council meetings. (University of Toledo, 2019-2020)
• School of Visual and Performing Arts Tech Fee Committee. Reviewed and tech fee equipment request. (University of Toledo, 2019-2020)
• College of Arts and Letters Council Department Representative; Attended bi-weekly meetings as the department representative. (University of Toledo, 2019-2020)
• Department of Theatre and Film Theatre Production Design Coordinator (University of Toledo 2019-2020) I serve as the Production Design Coordinator for the department of Theatre and Film's theatrical productions during our departmental performance season. My responsibilities include creating a schedule for each productions design and creative process based on when each production opens for public performances. Within that schedule are weekly meeting to discuss the production and it’s required elements as well as presenting design elements and concepts. Due dates and for preliminary and final design elements are also included in the schedule to allow for the proper amount of time needed during the production process. During the production technical rehearsals, I also lead the end of the rehearsal production meeting to review what was accomplished during that day’s rehearsal as well as plan the goals for the next rehearsal.
• Season Selection Committee (University of Toledo, 2019-2020). Responsible for selecting plays and musicals for possible production in the Dept. of Theatre and Film’s 2020-2021 season, reading scripts selected by other members of the committee, commenting in favor of or against the production of selected scripts, and contributing to decisions regarding season event programming and season themes.
• Recruitment Committee (University of Toledo, 2019-2020) Ad Hoc committee responsible for attending, creating and coordinating events that contribute to recruiting students to participate and enroll in the Department of Theatre and Film.
• Awards and Scholarship (University of Toledo, 2019-2020) responsible for reviewing and selecting applicant for the Department of Theatre and Film various awards and scholarships.
• Executive Committee (University of Tole do, 2019-2020) Department committee that oversees and reviews department budgets and recommend to the chair changes or adjustments in the expenditure or allocations of department monies. This committee shall also convene on request to advise the department chairperson on various issues relevant to the department or on matters of departmental policy, procedure, or practice.
• Chair - Curriculum/Assessment Committee (University of Toledo, 2019-2020) The committee convenes as necessary to review proposals to change, add, or delete courses of study from departmental degree programs, and to oversee departmental assessment.
• Attended Departmental Faculty Meetings (University of Toledo, 2019-2020)

2018/2019 academic school year

• College of Arts and Letters Council Executive Committee Member; Attended bi-weekly executive council meetings. (University of Toledo, 2018-2019)
• College of Arts and Letters Assessment Committee. Reviewed and responded to Degree Assessment reports submitted by departments within the College of Arts and Letters. (University of Toledo, 2018-2019)
• College of Arts and Letters Council Department Representative; Attended bi-weekly meetings as the department representative. (University of Toledo, 2018-2019)
• Chair – Department Production Handbook Committee (University of Toledo, 2018-2019)
• Season Selection Committee (University of Toledo, 2018-2019). Responsible for selecting plays and musicals for possible production in the Dept. of Theatre and Film’s 2019-2020 season, reading scripts selected by other members of the committee, commenting in favor of or against the production of selected scripts, and contributing to decisions regarding season event programming and season themes.
• Recruitment Committee (University of Toledo, 2018-2019) Ad Hoc committee responsible for attending, creating and coordinating events that contribute to recruiting students to participate and enroll in the Department of Theatre and Film.
• Executive Committee (University of Toledo, 2018-2019) Department committee that oversees and reviews department budgets and recommend to the chair changes or adjustments in the expenditure or allocations of department monies. This committee shall also convene on request to advise the department chairperson on various issues relevant to the department or on matters of departmental policy, procedure, or practice.
• Co-Chair - Curriculum/Assessment Committee (University of Toledo, 2017-2018) The committee convenes as necessary to review proposals to change, add, or delete courses of study from departmental degree programs, and to oversee departmental assessment.
• Attended Departmental Faculty Meetings (University of Toledo, 2018-2019)

2017/2018 academic school year

• College of Arts and Letters Council Department Representative; Attended bi-weekly meetings as the department representative. (University of Toledo, 2017-2018)
• Chair – Department Production Handbook Committee (University of Toledo, 2017-2018)
• Season Selection Committee (University of Toledo, 2017-2018). Responsible for selecting plays and musicals for possible production in the Dept. of Theatre and Film’s 2017-2018 season, reading scripts selected by other members of the committee, commenting in favor of or against the production of selected scripts, and contributing to decisions regarding season event programming and season themes.
• Recruitment Committee (University of Toledo, 2017-2018) Ad Hoc committee responsible for attending, creating and coordinating events that contribute to recruiting students to participate and enroll in the Department of Theatre and Film.
• Executive Committee (University of Toledo, 2017-2018) Department committee that oversees and reviews department budgets and recommend to the chair changes or adjustments in the expenditure or allocations of department monies. This committee shall also convene on request to advise the department chairperson on various issues relevant to the department or on matters of departmental policy, procedure, or practice.
• Chair - Curriculum/Assessment Committee (University of Toledo, 2017-2018) The committee convenes as necessary to review proposals to change, add, or delete courses of study from departmental degree programs, and to oversee departmental assessment.
• Attended Departmental Faculty Meetings (University of Toledo, 2017-2018) 2016/2017 Academic School Year
• Search Committee (University of Toledo, Spring 2017): Contributed to the process that resulted in failed search for the new Lecturer in Film (Screen Acting and Directing).
• Season Selection Committee (University of Toledo, 2016-2017). Responsible for selecting plays and musicals for possible production in the Dept. of Theatre and Film’s 2017-2018 season, reading scripts selected by other members of the committee, commenting in favor of or against the production of selected scripts, and contributing to decisions regarding season event programming and season themes.
• Recruitment Committee (University of Toledo, 2016-2017) Ad Hoc committee responsible for attending, creating and coordinating events that contribute to recruiting students to participate and enroll in the Department of Theatre and Film.
• Executive Committee (University of Toledo, 2016-2017) Department committee that oversees and reviews department budgets and recommend to the chair changes or adjustments in the expenditure or allocations of department monies. This committee shall also convene on request to advise the department chairperson on various issues relevant to the department or on matters of departmental policy, procedure, or practice. 
• Curriculum/Assessment Committee (University of Toledo, 2016-2017) The committee convenes as necessary to review proposals to change, add, or delete courses of study from departmental degree programs, and to oversee departmental assessment.
• Attended Departmental Faculty Meetings (University of Toledo, 2016-2017)

2015/2016 academic school year

• Search Committee (University of Toledo, Summer 2016): Contributed to the process that resulted in the hiring of James Stover as the new Visiting Assistant Professor of Acting/Directing.
• Search Committee (University of Toledo, Summer 2016): Contributed to the process that resulted in the hiring of Caitlyn Tella as the new Visiting Assistant Professor of Acting/Voice/Movement.
• Search Committee (University of Toledo, Fall 2015): Contributed to the process that resulted in the hiring of Nate White as the new Lecturer in Technical Direction.
• Season Selection Committee (University of Toledo, 2015-2016). Responsible for selecting plays and musicals for possible production in the Dept. of Theatre and Film’s 2016-2017 season, reading scripts selected by other members of the committee, commenting in favor of or against the production of selected scripts, and contributing to decisions regarding season event programming and season themes.
• Lighting Supervisor for CoCA Holiday Showcase (University of Toledo, Fall 2015) Contributed to the process of producing CoCA’s annual Holiday Showcase at Doermann Theatre.
• Attended Departmental Faculty Meetings (University of Toledo, 2015-2016)

other

• Leadership Institute Member
• Supervised and coordinated a complete reorganization to the planning, inventory and storage of the University of Toledo, Department of Theatre and Film’s lighting and sound equipment. (Initial reorganization Fall 2015 -Spring 2016)

professional memberships, awards and distinctions

awards

• 2020 Non-Equity Jeff Award – Best Lighting design. Chicago Theatre award
• The University of Toledo’s President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions in Scholarship and Creative Activity – Spring 2018
• KCACTF Certificate of Merit – Lighting Design – "The Tempest" at The University of Toledo –Spring 2018
• KCACTF Certificate of Merit – Lighting Design - "Proof" at The University of Toledo – Winter 2018
• KCACTF Certificate of Merit – Lighting Design - "Arcadia" at The University of Toledo – Fall 2017

memberships

• United Scenic Artists, I.A.T.S.E. Local 829
• U.S.I.T.T.

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