Assistant Professor Department of Performing Arts, Full Time
Annual Report 2022-2023
Professional Membership:
UUP 2016
Scholarly Ability/ Creative Activities:
Scenic Design -SUNY Cortland:
Proof, Co-production with Cortland Repertory Theatre, Oct 2022
The Bone Harp- A collaboration and workshop production with Create Theatre, Dowd Mainstage, Dec 2022
Seussical- Dowd Mainstage, Feb 2023
Cabaret- Lab Theatre Apr 2023
Lighting Design – SUNY Cortland Dance Demo- May 2023
University Service/ Departmental Service
Scenic Painter for department theatre Productions
Props Master and Artisan for department theatre Productions
THT 240 - taught a technical theatre course with Major and non-major students
THT 100- Took over instruction of this GE lecture course mid semester
THT 440 Fall- Ind Study- taught one student a unique course in set Design and painting for Sweeney Todd
THT 440 Spring – a) Ind Study- taught one student a unique course in set construction and painting for Cabaret. b) Taught one student a unique course in scenic painting.
Search Committee for the Performing Arts Dept.- Diversity Faculty Fellowship position
Member Performing Arts Personnel committee
Chair Performing Arts Curriculum committee
Mastery of Subject Matter
MFA Design for Stage & Film, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU, 2003
BFA Scenic Design for Theatre, San Diego State University, 1998
Effectiveness in Teaching
Courses taught: THT 240 Tech Theatre, THT 100 Intro to Theatre,
THT 440- Independent Study, Fall and Spring
Professional Experience
Technical Director/Designer, Franklin Stage Company
Designed sets and Lighting for touring productions, and produced shows- Two Gentleman of Verona and Bricktop
Ran the technical intern program
Lighting Design- Walton theatre concert series October – April
Project manager- Walton theatre rigging renovation and improvements.
Technical support-
Unatego HS production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Lighting Design- Little Mermaid, McGraw HS, Mar 2023
Professional Development
Portfolio Workshop attendee
Community Service
Attended Provost applicant presentations