STAGE DESIGN
VIEUX CARRE' SCENIC DESIGN 2016 DIR. GEORGE JUDY SWINE PALACE PROD., BR, LA
PICNIC SCENIC DESIGN 2016 DIR. BRIAN SAGE OHIO NORTHERN UNIV., ADA, OH
GOOD KIDS SCENIC DESIGN 2016 DIR. RICK HOLDEN LSU/ MAINSTAGE, BR, LA
DISGRACED SCENIC DESIGN 2015 DIR. FEMI EUBA SWINE PALACE PROD., BR, LA
AS YOU LIKE IT SCENIC DESIGN 2015 DIR. GEORGE JUDY SWINE PALACE PROD., BR, LA
THE BOOK CLUB PLAY SCENIC DESIGN 2015 DIR. GEORGE JUDY SWINE PALACE PROD., BR, LA
AUGUST WILSON'S WOMEN SCENIC DESIGN 2015 DIR. TODD KREIDLER AUGUST WILSON CTR., PGH., PA
CARRIE (THE MUSICAL) SCENIC DESIGN 2015 DIR. TAMARA FISCH LSU MAINSTAGE, BR, LA
ALL MY SONS SCENIC DESIGN 2015 DIR. JANE PAGE SWINE PALACE PROD., BR, LA
THE 5TH OF JULY SCENIC DESIGN 2014 DIR. RICK HOLDEN LSU MAINSTAGE, BR, LA
FRANKENSTEIN SCENIC DESIGN 2014 DIR. GEORGE JUDY SWINE PALACE PROD., BR, LA
ANGELS IN AMERICA SCENIC DESIGN 2014 DIR. CHARLES LABORDE C.A.S.T. CHARLOTTE, NC
STICK FLY SCENIC DESIGN 2014 DIR. JOY VANDERVOORT-COBB LSU MAINSTAGE, BR, LA
DOVE SCENIC DESIGN 2013 DIR. SEAN DANIELS SWINE PALACE PROD., BR, LA
CLYBOURNE PARK SCENIC DESIGN 2013 DIR. FEMI EUBA SWINE PALACE PROD., BR, LA
MEDEA SCENIC DESIGN 2013 DIR. BRIAN FRUITS UNIV. OF MEMPHIS, MEMPHIS TN
THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR SCENIC DESIGN 2013 DIR. MICHAEL BOLINSKI UNIV. OF MEMPHIS, MEMPHIS TN
THE THREEPENNY OPERA SCENIC DESIGN 2012 DIR. MARK ALAN DAVIS UNIV. OF MEMPHIS, MEMPHIS TN
THE GAMMAGE PROJECT SCENIC DESIGN 2012 DIR. ATILLIO FAVORINI PITT. REP. THEATRE. PGH. PA
EVERY TONGUE CONFESS SCENIC DESIGN 2011 DIR. WAMBUI RICHARDSON COPPIN STATE UNIV. BALT. MD
ANTIGONE SCENIC DESIGN 2011 DIR. AMINI COURTS COPPIN STATE UNIV. BALT MD
AUGUST IN AUGUST Scenes from
August Wilson’s 10 play cycle SCENIC DESIGN 2010 DIR. MARK SOUTHERS AUGUST WILSON CENTER PGH, PA
GEM OF THE OCEAN SCENIC DESIGN 2008 DIR. CHIP DECKER ACTORS THEATER OF CHARLOTTE
DRACULA SCENIC DESIGN 2007 DIR. MICHAEL SIMMONS C.A.S.T., CHARLOTTE, NC
RELATIVITY SCENIC DESIGN 2007 DIR. V. A. LILLIE KUNTU REP. THEATER PGH., PA
ANY DAY NOW LIGHTING DESIGN 2007 DIR. DAVID RUSH SIUC DEPT. OF THEA. CARBONDALE, IL
SEPARATION OF BLOOD SCENIC DESIGN 2007 DIR. V. A. LILLIE KUNTU REP. THEATER PGH., PA
TOP DOG UNDER DOG SCENIC DESIGN 2007 DIR. SEGUN OJEWUYI SIUC DEPT. OF THEA. CARBONDALE, IL
SARAFINA SCENIC DESIGN 2007 DIR. SEGUN OJEWUYI KUNTU REP. THEATER PGH., PA
COPERNICUS RISING SCENIC DESIGN 2006 DIR. SUSAN PATRICK BENSON SIUC DEPT. OF THEA. CARBONDALE
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE
WAY TO THE FORUM SCENIC DESIGN 2006 DIR.J THOMAS KIDD SIUC DEPT. OF THEA. CARBONDALE, IL
TALK OPERA SCENIC DESIGN 2005 DIR. TIM FINK SIUC DEPT. OF THEA. CARBONDALE, IL
POLISH JOKE SCENIC DESIGN 2005 DIR. CHIP DECKER ACTORS THEATER OF CHARLOTTE
LAUGHING WILD SCENIC DESIGN 2005 DIR. MICHAEL SIMMONS C.A.S.T., CHARLOTTE, NC
I’M NOT RAPPAPORT SCENIC/ LTG. DESIGN 2005 DIR. MICHAEL SIMMONS C.A.S.T. CHARLOTTE, NC
SWEET THUNDER...
THE BILLY STRAYHORN STORY SCENIC DESIGN 2005 DIR. PAUL C. HARRISON KUNTU REP. THEATER PGH., PA
JELLY’S LAST JAM SCENIC DESIGN 2005 DIR. DR. V.A. LILLIE KUNTU REP. THEATER PGH., PA
BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR SCENIC DESIGN 2005 DIR. DR. V.A. LILLIE KUNTU REP. THEATER PGH., PA
FOR COLORED GIRLS… SCENIC/ LTG. DESIGN 2004 DIR. DR. CORLIS HAYES LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE SALISBURY, NC
SOPHISTOCATED LADIES SCENIC DESIGN 2004 DIR. DR. V. A. LILLIE KUNTU REP. THEATER PGH., PA
A SOLDIERS PLAY LIGHTING DESIGN 2003 DIR. DR. CORLIS HAYES MORGAN STATE UNIV. BALT, MD
SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS SCENIC DESIGN 2002 DIR. TLALOC RIVAS UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS PHILA. PA
THE PIANO LESSON SCENIC DESIGN 2002 DIR. TLALOC RIVAS UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS PHILA. PA
THE TAP DANCE KID SCENIC DESIGN 2001 DIR. DR. V.A. LILLIE KUNTU REP. THEATER PGH. PA
MAHALIA: STANDING ON
HOLY GROUND SCENIC DESIGN 2001 DIR. DR. V. A. LILLIE KUNTU REP. THEATRE PGH, PA
SEVEN GUITARS SCENIC DESIGN 1997 DIR. BENNY S. AMBUSH ARIZONA THEATER CO. TUCSON AZ
FLY’IN WEST SCENIC DESIGN 1997 DIR. DR. V.A. LILLIE KUNTU REP. THEATER PGH. PA
ONE FLEW OVER THE
CUCKOO NEST SCENIC DESIGN 1995 DIR. GILBERT MCCAULEY LANY COLLEGE THEATRE OAKLAND, CA
TOD THE BOY TOD SCENIC DESIGN 1995 DIR. KERYL MCCORD OAKLAND ENSEMBLE THEA. OAK., CA
SINCERITY FOREVER SCENIC DESIGN 1994 DIR. GILBERT MCCAULEY LANY COLLEGE THEATRE OAKLAND, CA
LULA WASHINGTON DANCE TH. LIGHTING DESIGN 1991-96 DIR. LULA WASHINGTON L.W. DANCE FOUNDATION LA, CA
ONCE REMOVED SCENIC DESIGN 1990 DIR. JORGE CACHIERO THE MAGIC THEATRE SF, CA
MANSLAUGHTER SCENIC DESIGN 1987 DIR. J. LION & E. SIMON THE MAGIC THEATRE SF, CA
DIVISION STREET SCENIC DESIGN 1986 DIR. BENNY S. AMBUSH OAKLAND ENSEMBLE THEATRE OAK., CA
LETTERS FROM A NEW...
ENGLAND NEGRO SCENIC DESIGN 1985 DIR. BENNY S. AMBUSH OAKLAND ENSEMBLE THEATRE OAK.,CA
SCREEN
TEARS OF A CLOWN FEATURE FILM PROD. DESIGNER 2004 DIR. TONY SPIRES BAND WAGON FILMWORK LA, CA
HORRIBLE DR. BONES FEATURE FILM PROD. DESIGNER 1999 DIR. TED NICOLAOU RED PLANET / TANA 9 FILMS LA, CA
RAG DOLL FEATURE FILM PROD. DESIGNER 1999 DIR. TED NICOLAOU RED PLANET / TANA 9 FILMS LA, CA
TWO DEGREES FEATURE FILM PROD. DESIGNER 1998 DIR. TONY SPIRES BAND WAGON FILMWORK LA, CA
ESPN WINTER X GAMES ART DEPT. LEAD 1996 PROD. NOUBAR STONE SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS LA, CA
HBO ONE NIGHT STAND DIRECT FROM
SOUTH CENTRAL: D.L. HUGHLEY CREATIVE CONSULTANT 1992 DIR. ELLEN BROWN MOFFIT-LEE PRODUCTIONS LA,CA
SPECIAL EVENTS
SHREK NAT’L VIDEO/DVD SALES CONFERENCE
ORLANDO, FL ART DIRECTOR 2001 PARADIGM SHIFT / DREAMWORKS SKG GLENDALE, CA
CHICKEN RUN NAT’L SALES TOUR ART DIRECTOR 2000 PARADIGM SHIFT / DREAMWORKS SKG GLENDALE, CA
POK’E MON THE 1ST MOVIE WORLDVIDEO
PREMIERE ART DIRECTOR 2000 PARADIGM SHIFT / WARNER BRO. KIDS BURBANK, CA
AMAZON TOY QUEST ART DIRECTOR 1999 PARADIGM SHIFT / AMAZON.COM NEW YORK, NY
PRINCE OF EGYPT CHARIOT RACES
VIDEO PREMIERE HOLLYWOOD, CA ART DIRECTOR 1999 PARADIGM SHIFT / DREAMWORKS SKG GLENDALE, CA
WORLD’S LARGEST FIRE HYDRANT VIDEO
RELEASE OF 101 DALMATIONS ART DIRECTOR 1999 PROD. & SPEC. EVENTS / DISNEY HOME VIDEO LA, CA
GREAT WALL OF CHINA VIDEO PREMIERE
MULAN CHINA, TX ART DIRECTOR 1999 PROD. & SPEC. EVENTS / DISNEY HOME VIDEO LA, CA
THE LION KING II SIMBA’S PRIDE VIDEO
PREMIERE GALA ART DIRECTOR 1998 PROD. & SPEC. EVENTS / DISNEY HOME VIDEO LA, CA
POCAHANTAS VIDEO PREMIERE GALA
NYC, NY ART DIRECTOR 1998 PROD. & SPEC. EVENTS / DISNEY HOME VIDEO LA, CA
BEAUTY AND BEAST VIDEO
PREMIERE GALA ART DIRECTOR 1997 PROD. & SPEC. EVENTS / DISNEY HOME VIDEO LA, CA
THE WORLDS LARGEST DOG PARTY
WORLD PREMIERE CENTRAL PARK, NYC ART DIRECTOR 1997 PROD. & SPEC. EVENTS / DISNEY HOME VIDEO, LA,CA
THE MONEY TRAIN WORLD PREMIERE
GALA ART DIRECTOR 1996 ELS / COLUMBIA TRISTAR PICTURESLA, LA, CA
JUMANJI WORLD PREMIERE GALA
CULVER CITY, CA ART DIRECTOR 1995 ELS / COLUMBIA TRISTAR PICTURESLA, LA, CA
Vitae
The cornerstone of my teaching philosophy is a belief that students are individuals whose talents can be best brought to the fore by making the instructional process as one-on-one as possible. The goal here is to tailor the instruction to facilitate each student's exposure and growth. In the area of design, I seek to engage my students intellectually (history, analysis, criticism and philosophy) while encouraging a thorough exploration of all art forms. This is accomplished by administering challenging and progressive assignments that build competencies, encourage technique and require exhaustive research.
Theater work is best internalized by practice. Theatrical production in the academic setting is the laboratory in which we realize that which we are learning. It is the place where the disparate concepts and practices that we have been learning are brought together. In the midst of production work, my instructional process becomes one of opportunistic activism. I try at these times to exchange with as many students as possible observing the progress of their various projects and tasks offering input and suggestions geared towards solidifying their understanding of material presented in lectures and in their assignments.
COURSES TAUGHT:
Assistant Professor of Scenic Design Louisiana State University School of Theatre 2013-2017
RUBRIC COURSE CREDIT SEMESTERS
THTR 2022 Introduction to Theatre Design 3 6
THTR 2830 Technical Drafting for the Theatre 3 5
THTR 3435 Scene Painting I 3 4
THTR 3900 Lab Production 1 2
THTR 4124 Scene Design 3 3
THTR 4435 Scene Painting II 3 1 THTR 7124 Advanced Scene Design 3 2
VISITING PROFESSOR OF SCENIC DESIGN UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE 2012-2013
THEA 1030 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE DESIGN 3 2
THEA 1561 INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN 3 2
THEA 3606 PROPS STUDIO 1 2
THEA 6554 VISUAL HISTORY (Period Style) 3 2
COORDINATOR OF DESIGN AND PRODUCTION-ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF THEATER COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY 2010-2012
IDIS 270 INTRODUCTION TO URBAN ARTS 3 2
THEA 301 HISTORY OF THE BLACK PERFORMER 3 1
THEA 302-03 STAGE CRAFT 3 3
THEA 351-52 THEATER HISTORY 3 6
TEACHING ASSISTANT-SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE, CARBONDALE IL 2007-2010
THEA 101 THEATRE INSIGHTS 3 6
LECTURER / TECHNICAL DIRECTOR-LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE SALISBURY, NC 2003-2005.
THEA 333 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL THEATER 3 2
THEA 337 STAGE MANAGEMENT 3 2
THEA 339 SCENE BUILDING AND PAINTING 3 2
THEA 341 PRINCIPLES OF STAGE COSTUMES 3 1
LECTURER / TECHNICAL DIRECTOR LANY COLLEGE, PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT OAKLAND, CA 1994-1995
THART 40 STAGE CRAFT 3 2
LECTURER /TECHNICAL DIRECTOR OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE LA, CA 1990-1993
THEATRE 120 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL THEATRE 3 3
THEATRE 325 STAGE LIGHTING DESIGN AND EXECUTION. 3 2
