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VITA For Mark W. Shanda, M.F.A. June 1, 2014 Rank or Title Dean, Arts and Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences Professor, Department of Theatre Academic Unit Division of Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Sciences The Ohio State University Program Areas Academic Administration, Theatre Design and Technology Address Office: Home: 186 University Hall 5600 Sandalwood Blvd. 230 N. Oval Drive Columbus, OH 43229-4363 Columbus, OH 43210-1319 Contact Office: (614) 292-2077 Office (614) 292-8666 Fax [email protected] email Research/Creative Emphasis Personnel Management Drafting for the Theatre Technical Direction Production Management Theatre Consulting (New construction and Renovation) Curriculum Development and Assessment

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VITA

For

Mark W. Shanda, M.F.A.

June 1, 2014

Rank or Title

Dean, Arts and Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences

Professor, Department of Theatre

Academic Unit

Division of Arts and Humanities

College of Arts and Sciences

The Ohio State University

Program Areas

Academic Administration, Theatre Design and Technology

Address

Office: Home:

186 University Hall 5600 Sandalwood Blvd.

230 N. Oval Drive Columbus, OH 43229-4363

Columbus, OH 43210-1319

Contact

Office:

(614) 292-2077 – Office

(614) 292-8666 – Fax

[email protected] – email

Research/Creative Emphasis

Personnel Management

Drafting for the Theatre

Technical Direction

Production Management

Theatre Consulting (New construction and Renovation)

Curriculum Development and Assessment

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Education

1985 University of Wisconsin-Madison, M.F.A., Theatre Technology

1982 Iowa State University, B.A., Political Science and Speech/Theatre

Professional Teaching Experience

2010-Present The Ohio State University

Dean, Division of Arts and Humanities

College of Arts and Sciences

2005-2010 The Ohio State University

Chair

Department of Theatre

2001-2005 The Ohio State University

Associate Chair

Full Professor/Technical Director

Department of Theatre

1992-2000 The Ohio State University

Associate Professor/Technical Director

Department of Theatre

1997 July 1-Dec. 31 The Ohio State University

Acting Chair/Director of Theatre

Department of Theatre

1989-1996 The Ohio State University

Director of Undergraduate Studies

Department of Theatre

1986-1992 The Ohio State University

Assistant Professor/Technical Director

Department of Theatre

1985-1986 The University of Wisconsin-Madison

Visiting Lecturer/Acting Technical Director

Department of Theatre and Drama

1982-1985 The University of Wisconsin-Madison

Teaching Assistant

Department of Theatre and Drama

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Courses Taught

Theatre 100 - Introduction to Theatre – Honors

An undergraduate level course for an university honors section of 18 students

Theatre 220 - Technical Production Fundamentals

An undergraduate level introduction to stagecraft that serves as 1 /3 of the core

curriculum in technology for the BA program.

Theatre 341 - Drafting for the Theatre

An undergraduate level introduction to pencil drafting, including a portfolio

project for BFA students. (Course was eliminated with the end of the BFA

program)

Theatre 600 - Professional Aspects of Theatre

A graduate/undergraduate course in portfolio preparation, resume development,

marketing, and job search skills. Co-taught with a member of the

Acting/Directing faculty.

Theatre 621 - Theatre Graphics

A graduate/undergraduate course in both pencil and computer aided drafting

(AutoCAD).

Theatre 622 - Metal as a Scenic Element

A graduate/undergraduate course introducing the use of metal in scenic

construction with laboratory experience with three primary types of welding.

Theatre 623 - Advanced Technical Production

A graduate/undergraduate course in structures, overhead rigging, hydraulics,

pneumatics, and other stage machinery.

Theatre 624 - Technical Direction

A graduate/undergraduate course in the skills associated with technical

direction, including scheduling, estimation, management, and personnel skills.

Theatre 626 - Theatre Sound

A graduate/undergraduate course in sound design and technology using both

analog and digital production and control.

Theatre 646 - Stage Properties

A graduate/undergraduate course in both the construction techniques and the

production process of props.

Theatre 890 - Directed Teaching Experience in Theatre

A graduate seminar in teaching pedagogy and practice

Other Professional Experience

2014 Consultant, Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys, James Grumbach, Attorney

at Law, Wellesley, MA

2008-10 Consultant, Weathervane Playhouse, Newark, OH

2007 International Accreditation Team Member, Hong Kong Academy for the

Performing Arts, Master of Fine Arts Degree Program in Drama

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2004 Consultant, Hannah Gibbons Elementary, Cleveland, OH with Moody Nolan

Architects

Consultant, Franklin Roosevelt Elementary, Cleveland, OH with Moody Nolan

Architects

Consultant, Dayton Belle Haven Elementary, Dayton, OH with Moody Nolan

Architects

2003 Consultant, York Masonic Temple, Columbus, OH

Consultant, Bexley High School Auditorium, Bexley, OH, with SEM Architects

Consultant, Weathervane Playhouse, Akron, OH

2002 Consultant, Bexley High School Auditorium, Bexley, OH, with SEM Architects

Consultant, Weathervane Playhouse, Akron, OH, with Frank Horn Architects

2001 Consultant, Columbus Children's Theatre, Columbus, OH

Consultant, Theatre Roundtable City Theatre Project, Columbus, OH

Consultant, Mansfield Playhouse, Mansfield, OH, with MKC Associates

Technical Director, Children's Defense Fund, "Ohio Schools in Crisis" Fund

Raiser, Limited Headquarters, Columbus, OH

2000 Consultant, Robert Lentz, Attorney at Law, Chicago, IL

Technical Director, Children's Defense Fund, "Broadway Kids" Fund Raiser,

Limited Headquarters, Columbus, OH

1999 Technical Director, New Albany Classic, Staging and Surround, Wexner Family,

New Albany, OH

Technical Director, Super Hero Party, Scenery Rigging and Installation, Wexner

Family, New Albany, OH

1998 Consultant, Boardman Performing Arts Center, Boardman, Ohio with

Hannahan/Strollo Architects, Inc. Youngstown, OH

Consultant, Cedarville College Student Life Building - Theatre, Cedarville, Ohio

with SEM Partners, Columbus, OH

Consultant, Robert Brady - Attorney at Law, St. Louis, MO

Consultant, Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys, Wisconsin Department of

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Taxation, Madison, WI

1997 Consultant, Muncie Civic Theatre, Muncie, IN, Rigging Inspection

Consultant, The Wellington School, Columbus, OH, Theatre Study of Renovation

of Performing Arts Center

Consultant, Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys, Cynthia Fitzgerald -

Attorney at Law, Grand Rapids, MI

International Accreditation Team Member, Hong Kong Academy for the

Performing Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Theatre Technical Arts

1996-98 Consultant, Beavercreek High School, Beavercreek, OH, with Firestone Jaros

Mullin Architects/Planners, Columbus, Ohio

1996 Consultant, Cedarville College, Theatre Study for Renovation of Alford Hall,

Cedarville, OH

Consultant, Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys, Travelers Insurance,

Detroit, MI

1995-97 Consultant, Ball State University, Rigging Renovation, Muncie, IN

1995 Consultant, OSU-Mansfield Campus, Support Facilities Building Program,

Mansfield, OH

1994 Consultant, Grandparents Living Theatre, Site Acquisition - Theatre Study

for New Performance Home for Company, Columbus, OH

1993 Consultant, St. Joseph Montessori School Auditorium, Responded to Request

for Proposal, with Mary Tarantino, Columbus, OH

1991-1992 Consultant, Central Ohio Technical College Fine Arts Building, Newark,

Ohio, with NBBJ, Columbus, OH, New Construction, Theatre Classroom

1990-1992 Consultant, Logan-Hocking Middle School, Logan, Ohio with Firestone

Jaros Mullin Architects/Planners, Columbus, OH

1989-1992 Consultant, Pickerington High School, Pickerington, Ohio with Smith

Associates Architects/Planners, Dublin, OH

1989 Consultant, Sandusky State Theatre Renovation/Restoration Project,

Sandusky, OH

1988 Consultant, DeSales High School Lighting Control System, Columbus, OH

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1985-1989 Consultant, Dorn and Associates, Theatre Design and Consultation,

Middleton, WI

1984-1986 Technical Director, Madison Opera Company, Madison, WI

1983-1985 Technical Director, Fireside Dinner Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, WI

Summer 1985 Technical Director, University Summer Theatre, Madison, WI

Summer 1984 Production and Tour Manager, Yugoslavia Festival of the Child, Sibenik,

Yugoslavia

1983 Crew Foreman, John Deere Trade Show, Maritz Communications Company,

St. Louis, MO

1983 Technical Director, International Frescobaldi Festival, School of Music,

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

1982 Studio Assistant, Properties Designer, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Awards

March 2012 Named a Fellow of the Institute, USITT, Long Beach, California

March 2011 Cash Award – 2011 Biennial USITT Theatre Technology Expo, "Stock

Stage Lift Components" with Chad Mahan, Charlotte, North Carolina

May 2007 Career Services Award, Ohio State University – Recognizing outstanding

support of student career development and career services programming,

presented by the University Career Services Committee

September 2004 Mayor’s Award for Community Service, Port Clinton, Ohio

January 1998 Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival Gold Medallion –

Region III: A gold medallion presented to those in the region who have

made extraordinary contributions to the teaching and producing of theatre

and to the development and quality of the KC/ACTF, Indianapolis, Indiana

March 1997 Cash Award - Sixth Biennial USITT Theatre Technology Expo, "A

Turntable Drive Mechanism" with Jim Knapp, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

January 1997 Certificate of Achievement "Outstanding Contribution": The American

College Theatre Festival Region III Festival XXIX, Columbus, Ohio

February 1991 Cash Award - Third Biennial USITT Theatre Technology Expo, "An

Ethafoam Rod Splitter" Boston, Massachusetts

April 1989 Third Place - Cash Award - Second Biennial USITT Theatre Technology

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Expo, "Retrofitting Projectors to Interface with a Microcomputer Lighting

Controller", Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

July 1988 Certificate of Appreciation - The International Thespian Society's Festival

'88, Muncie, Indiana.

July 1987 Certificate of Appreciation - The International Thespian Society's Festival

'87, Muncie, Indiana.

January 1987 Certificate of Achievement "Outstanding Contribution": The American

College Theatre Festival Region III-East Festival XIX, Columbus, Ohio.

Conferences and Professional Activities

June 2014 Presenter: “Innovative Paths: The View from the Upper Administration”

Association of Department of Foreign Languages Summer Seminar

Midwest

July 2013 External Tenure Reviewer, Carnegie Mellon University, Indiana University,

Auburn University

August 2012 External Tenure Reviewer, Marquette University, University of Nevada-Las

Vegas, University of Kansas, University of Arkansas, University of Virginia

August 2011 External Tenure Reviewer, Penn State, University of New Hampshire

August 2010 External Tenure Reviewer, Penn State, University of Kentucky, Michigan

State

June 2010 External Tenure Reviewer, University of Michigan

March 2010 Presenter: "Incremental Change: Melding Your Experience with Your Job"

USITT National Conference, Kansas City, Missouri

March 2010 Exhibitor: Tech Expo Retrospective, “A Turntable Drive Mechanism” with

Jim Knapp, USITT National Conference, Kansas City Missouri

August 2009 External Tenure Reviewer, Michigan State University

August 2009 External Tenure Reviewer, Arizona State University

March 2009 Presenter: "Networking Your Way Through Your Career"

USITT National Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio

March 2008 Presenter: "Controlling the Frustration: Job Happiness"

USITT National Conference, Houston, Texas

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October 2007 Adjudicator: Cabaret: College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio American College

Theatre Festival

March 2007 Presenter: "Technical Problem Solving"

USITT National Conference, Phoenix, Arizona

March 2007 Panel Member: “Blue Collar Scholarship”

USITT National Conference, Phoenix, Arizona

December 2006 Presenter: “Properties: The Icing or the Cake”

Ohio Educational Theatre Association Central Area Conference

December 2006 Presenter: “Creative Problem Solving for Techies”

Ohio Educational Theatre Association Central Area Conference

October 2006 Presenter: “Entertainment, Education, and Economic Impact: The OSU/Port

Clinton Performing Arts Festival, Imagining America: Engaging in Place

National Conference, Columbus, Ohio

September 2006 External Tenure Reviewer, Bowling Green State University

August 2006 External Tenure Reviewer, University of Delaware

June 2006 External Tenure Reviewer, Florida State University

May 2006 External Review, McGraw Hill Publishers Theatrical Design and

Production, Gillette

March 2006 Presenter: “I Have Gone to the Dark Side…I am now an Administrator”

USITT National Conference, Louisville, Kentucky

November 2005 Presenter: “Selecting a College Theatre Program”

Ohio Educational Theatre Association Central Area Conference

November 2005 Presenter: “Design Problems and Solutions”

Ohio Educational Theatre Association Central Area Conference

October 2005 External Tenure Reviewer, Bowling Green State University

March 2005 Presenter: “Interviewing Skills for Technical Job Seekers”

USITT National Conference, Toronto, Canada

December 2004 Presenter: “Stage Management Resources and Techniques”

Central Ohio Thespian Conference

September 2004 External Tenure Reviewer, Penn State University

August 2004 External Tenure Reviewer, State University of New York – Albany

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August 2004 Guest Lecturer, Art Ed 694, “Persuasively Performing My Passion”

March 2004 Presenter: “Making the Most of the Conference – Networking Skills”

USITT National Conference, Long Beach, California

August 2003 External Tenure Reviewer, University of Memphis

March 2003 Presenter: "Technical Problem Solving"

USITT National Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota

November 2002 External Tenure Reviewer, University of Kentucky

October 2002 Adjudicator: The Philadelphia Story: Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio

October 2002 Adjudicator: The Miser: Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio

October 2002 Adjudicator: Godspell: Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio

August 2002 External Tenure Reviewer, University of Texas-Austin

November 2001 Adjudicator: The Last Night of Ballyhoo: Bowling Green State University,

Bowling Green, Ohio

March 2001 Exhibitor, Biennial USITT Theatre Technology Expo, "Fog Cooling Unit

for Remote Controlled Fog" Long Beach, California

March 2000 Presenter: "Interviewing Skills for the Interviewee" USITT National

Conference, Denver, Colorado

March 2000 Technical Director: Prague Quadrennial Entry US Exhibition USITT

National Conference, Denver, Colorado

January 2000 Adjudicator: American College Theatre Festival Regional Design

Exhibition, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

March 1999 Presenter: "Parenting - 6 years later"

USITT National Conference, Toronto, Canada

March 1999 Exhibitor, Seventh Biennial USITT Theatre Technology Expo, "The Panel

Pal" Toronto, Canada (With Jim Knapp)

February 1999 Adjudicator: Arcadia: Otterbein College, Columbus, Ohio American

College Theatre Festival

November 1998 Adjudicator: The Menechme: Muskingham College, New Concord, Ohio

American College Theatre Festival

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September 1998 External Tenure Reviewer, Utah State University

March 1998 Presenter: "Technical Problem Solving"

USITT National Conference, Long Beach, California

March 1998 Panelist, "Outcomes Assessments"

USITT National Conference, Long Beach, California

February 1998 Adjudicator: The Miser: Otterbein College, Columbus, Ohio American

College Theatre Festival

March 1997 Chaired Panel: "Tenured Technical Directors: Fact or Fiction"

USITT National Conference, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

March 1997 Exhibitor, Sixth Biennial USITT Theatre Technology Expo, "A Turntable

Drive Mechanism" Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (With Jim Knapp)

March 1997 Exhibitor, Sixth Biennial USITT Theatre Technology Expo, "A Grid-

Mounted Cyclorama Stretcher" Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

December 1996 Adjudicator: Nightingale: Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio,

American College Theatre Festival

October 1996 Adjudicator: The Mystery of Edwin Drood, University of Michigan, Ann

Arbor, Michigan, American College Theatre Festival

March 1996 Presenter: Getting to Know Those you Need to Know: Networking for

Career Advancement, USITT National Conference, Ft Worth, Texas

October 1995 Adjudicator: D.L.R.C, Urbana College, Urbana, Ohio, American College

Theatre Festival, Participating Entry

March 1995 Co-chaired Panel: "Gender Issues for Men and Women" USITT National

Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada - Part of the Women in Theatre Mentoring

Project

February 1995 Adjudicator: The Infernal Machine, Sinclair Community College, Dayton,

Ohio, American College Theatre Festival

April 1994 Chaired Panel: "If it's really who you know, how do you get to know them?"

USITT National Conference, Nashville, Tennessee

November 1993 Adjudicator: Winnie the Pooh, Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio,

American College Theatre Festival

November 1993 Adjudicator: A Midsummer Night's Dream Sinclair Community College,

Dayton, Ohio, American College Theatre Festival, Participating Entry

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October 1993 Adjudicator: The Mystery of Irma Vep, The University of Akron, Akron,

Ohio, American College Theatre Festival, Participating Entry

March 1993 Exhibitor, Fourth Biennial USITT Theatre Technology Expo, "Fluted

Columns" Wichita, Kansas (With Jim Knapp)

March 1993 Chaired Panel: "Parenting and Technical Direction: Are they mutually

exclusive activities?" USITT National Conference, Wichita, Kansas

March 1993 Panelist: "Designing a "Greener" Production, USITT National Conference,

Wichita, Kansas

October 1992 Adjudicator: There is No Tragedy in Thebes, Urbana University, Urbana,

Ohio, American College Theatre Festival Participating Entry

April 1992 Workshop, "I Never Thought of That," An overview of the scenery and

Properties Design Process, West Virginia State Thespian Conference,

Charleston, West Virginia

March 1992 Respondent: "Student Technical Director's Portfolio Review" USITT

National Conference, Seattle, Washington

March 1992 Adjudicator: The Tempest, Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio, American

College Theatre Festival Associate Entry

November 1991 Chair, 3rd Annual Department of Theatre Festival Day, Hosting 600 High

School students and teachers from Central Ohio

October 1991 Adjudicator: The Glass Menagerie, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio,

American College Theatre Festival, Participating Entry

August 1991 Panel Chair: "The Preparation of Professional Designers and Technicians: A

Professional-Academic Dialogue" NAST Annual Meeting and Retreat,

Tucson, Arizona

May 1991 Panel Chair, "The Design Process: Getting a Sinking Ship on Stage" The

Role of Performing Arts in Education, Institute for the Advancement of the

Arts in Education, Columbus, Ohio

February 1991 Exhibitor, Third Biennial USITT Theatre Technology Expo, "Electromagnet

Scenery Locks" Boston, Massachusetts (With M. Barrett Cleveland)

February 1991 Panel: "Preparing Students for Graduate Study in Theatre Technology and

Design" USITT National Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, Susan Van

Dyke, Chair

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February 1991 Panel: "Maintaining Scenic Studio Moral" USITT National Conference,

Boston, Massachusetts, Jon Darling, Chair

November 1990 Adjudicator: Into the Woods, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio

American College Theatre Festival Associate Entry

October 1990 Adjudicator: Cloud Nine, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio American

College Theatre Festival Associate Entry

April 1990 Panel: "Hyperactive Problem Solving: Solutions with HyperCard" USITT

National Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (with M. Barrett Cleveland)

January 1990 Adjudicator: Regional Design Exhibition ACTF Region III, Fort Wayne,

Indiana.

October 1989 Adjudicator: Present Laughter, Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio

American College Theatre Festival Associate Entry

April 1989 Panel: "Software Applications for Your IBM and Macintosh PC" USITT

National Conference, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (with M. Barrett Cleveland)

January 1989 Workshop: "Polaroid Instant Slides: A Design and Teaching Tool" ACTF

Region III-East, South Bend, Indiana. (with M. Barrett Cleveland)

January 1989 Adjudicator: Regional Design Exhibition ACTF Region III-East, South

Bend, Indiana.

December 1988 Workshop: "But how can I make that?" Area M and N Ohio Thespian

Society Conference, Westerville, Ohio.

June 1988 Workshop: "But how can I make that?" The International Thespian Society's

Festival '88, Muncie, Indiana.

April 1988 Workshop: "3M Products and Applications," Ohio Section, United States

Institute for Theatre Technology, Cleveland, Ohio.

March 1988 Adjudicator: Seascapes, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana. American

College Theatre Festival Associate Entry

June 1987 Workshop: "Props - The Icing or the Cake?" (Expanded Version), The

International Thespian Society's Festival '87, Muncie, Indiana.

April 1987 Workshop: "Props - The Icing or the Cake?", Ohio State Thespian

Conference, Ashland, Ohio.

January 1987 Workshop: "Challenging and Affirming People - Theatre's Greatest

Resource," The American College Theatre Festival Region III-East Festival

XIX, Columbus, Ohio.

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March 1986 Workshop: "The Design/Tech Portfolio - Forms and Format", Wisconsin

Theatre Association's Auditions and Workshops

January 1986 Workshop: "Challenging and Affirming People - Theatre's Greatest

Resource," Wisconsin Theatre Association Convention, Milwaukee,

Wisconsin

Professional Service

President-Elect, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, 2014-2015

Administrative Structure Consultant, University of Akron, 2013

Board of Directors, Thurber House, Columbus, OH 2012-2014

Board of Directors, Lincoln Theatre 2011-2014

External Reviewer, University of Arkansas, Department of Drama, Program Review, 2011

Vice-President for Communication, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, 2010-

2014

External Reviewer, Cleveland State University, Department of Theatre, Program Review,

2010

External Reviewer, Montclair State University, Department of Theatre and Dance, NAST

Program Review, 2009

External Reviewer, University of Utah, Department of Theatre, Graduate Program Review,

2008

Director at Large, Board of Directors: United States Institute for Theatre Technology 2007-

2010

External Reviewer, Iowa State University, Music Department, Theatre Division Program

Review, 2008

External Reviewer, Illinois Wesleyan University Department of Theatre and Dance Program

Review, 2007

External Reviewer, Purdue University Department of Visual and Performing Arts Program

Review, 2006

External Review, University of Kentucky, Department of Theatre, Program Review, 2005

Co-Producer, Annual OSU/Port Clinton Performing Arts Festival, Port Clinton, Ohio, 2004,

2005, 2006

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Montgomery County Arts District, Grant Review Panelist, 2004

Chair, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Tech Expo, 2003

External Reviewer, Holyoke Community College Program Review, 2002

Strategic Planning Facilitator, University of Toledo, 2002

External Reviewer, Utah State University Program Review, 2001

Chair, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Tech Expo, 2000

Project Chair, Essential Bookcase for Technical Direction: United States Institute for Theatre

Technology, 2000-2001

Technical Director for United States Entry in the Prague Quadrennial International Design

Exhibition, 1999

Co-chair, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Tech Expo, 1999

Conference Planner, American College Theatre Festival Region III, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,

2000-01

Subject Specialist, Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation - 1996-2007

Project Chair, Tenured Technical Directors: United States Institute for Theatre Technology

1997-02

Director at Large, Board of Directors: United States Institute for Theatre Technology 1996-99

Festival Co-Host, Kennedy Center - American College Theatre Festival Region III,

Columbus, Ohio, 1996-97

Member American College Theatre Festival Region III Executive Committee - 1993-97

Co-Commissioner for Technical Production Commission: United States Institute for Theatre

Technology -1993-97

Vice Commissioner for Liaison Activities: United States Institute for Theatre Technology -

Technical Production Commission - 1992-93

Member United States Institute for Theatre Technology Graphics Standards Board - 1990-93

Vice Commissioner for Programming: United States Institute for Theatre Technology -

Technical Production Commission - 1990-92

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Vice Chair for Programming: United States Institute for Theatre Technology - Ohio Section,

1989-90

Engineering Commissioner: United States Institute for Theatre Technology - Ohio Section,

1987-88, 1988-89

Technical Director: The American College Theatre Festival Region III - East, 1987

Production Coordinator: The American College Theatre Festival Region III - West, 1984

Funded Proposals

2012 Ohio State University/Royal Shakespeare Company

Presenting Partnership, University Foundation Grant $4.3 Million

2011 Arts and Sciences Faculty Research Grant $2500

2008 Pressey Honors Endowment Grant: $240

2004 University Outreach and Engagement Grant; $70,000

OSU/Port Clinton Performing Arts Festival

2002 College of the Arts Action Award: $1000.00

2001 Wexner Family Production Support: $15,000.00

2000 Wexner Family Production Support: $15,000.00

1999 Wexner Family Production Support: $15,000.00

USITT Prague Quadrennial Travel & Construction Support: USITT

$18,000.00

Ohio State University OSHA Abatement Project - Replacement of Bowen

Theatre Grid: $175,000.00

1997 CEC International Partners "ArtsLink Residence Grant: $5000.00

1996 "Microcomputer Design and Technology Classroom and Laboratory"

Undergraduate Student Computing Facilities Grant $64,856.00

1993 "Fluted Columns" College of the Arts Emergency Grant : $120.00

1992 "Low Cost Control and Distribution System for Multiple Video Sources and

Monitors" College of the Arts Special One-Time Research Award: $500.00

1989 "Microcomputers Based Drafting and Design for the Department of Theatre"

College of the Arts Direct Research Grant: $1060.00

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"Retrofitting Projectors to Interface with a Microcomputer Lighting

Controller" College of the Arts Emergency Grant : $235.00

1987 "An Evaluation of the Polaroid Instant Slide System for the Creation of

Theatrical Projection Media," College of the Arts Direct Research Grant:

$250.00, Funds Matched by the Department of Theatre for a total of $500.00

1986 "Drafting for the Theatre" (Textbook) University Small Grant: $1000.00

Publications/Performances

Books

Drafting for the Theatre (2nd

Edition), Southern Illinois University Press, 2012, Co-authored

with Dennis Dorn of The University of Wisconsin-Madison

Drafting for the Theatre, Southern Illinois University Press, 1992, Co-authored with Dennis

Dorn of The University of Wisconsin-Madison

Chapters in Books

Inspired Teaching, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc., 2013, Outcomes

Assessment for Theatre Production: Clarifying our Constant State of Evaluation

Technical Design Solutions for Theatre Vol. 2, Focal Press, 2002 Bronislaw J. Sammler, Don

Harvey - Foreword

Articles

“Stock Stage Lift Components”, Theatre Design and Technology, Co-authored with Chad

Mahan Fall 2011

“Jaroslav Malina Paintings and Design – Exhibiting a Master” Theatre Design and

Technology, Fall 2009

“Tracking Down Tenure” Stage Directions, November 2009

“Cross Continental Collaboration” Theatre Design and Technology, Fall 2007

"Stage Rigging Handbook, 3rd

Edition - Book Review," Theatre Design and Technology, Fall

2007

"The Health and Safety Guide for Film, TV & Theatre, Book Review," Theatre Design and

Technology, Summer 2002

"The Essential Technical Direction Library" Sightlines. August 2001

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"The Staging Handbook - Book Review," Theatre Design and Technology, Fall 1998

"Stage Rigging Handbook - Book Review," Theatre Design and Technology, Fall 1997

"A Turntable Drive Mechanism," Theatre Design and Technology, Fall 1997, with Jim Knapp

"USITT Guideline for a Standard Technical Information Package," Theatre Design and

Technology, Spring 1996, with Dennis Dorn and Happy Robey

"Parenting and the Theatre" Sightlines, July/August 1993

"Elektromagnetisch decorkoppelingen" Zichtlijnen (Dutch Theatre Journal), December 1991,

Co-authored with M. Barrett Cleveland of Colorado State University

"Electromagnet Scenery Locks," Theatre Design and Technology, Summer 1991, Co-authored

with M. Barrett Cleveland of Colorado State University

"Improving Graduate Education: Changing Our Priorities," Design for Arts in Education,

March/April 1991

"An Ethafoam Rod Splitter," Yale School of Drama Technical Brief, January 1991

"Low-Cost Large Format Slides" Theatre Crafts, December 1990, Co-authored with M.

Barrett Cleveland of Colorado State University, in association with Media-Com Inc.

"Retrofitting Projectors to Interface with a Microcomputer Lighting Controller" Theatre

Design and Technology, Fall 1989, Co-authored with M. Barrett Cleveland of The Ohio State

University

"Low Cost Transparencies for Large Format Projectors Using the Polaroid Instant Slide

System"' Theatre Design and Technology, Winter 1988, Co-authored with M. Barrett

Cleveland of The Ohio State University

"Gelatin Molds, a Low Cost, Flexible Negative Mold Material," Yale School of Drama Tech_

Briefs. October 1987

Editor

"Theatre Technology Exhibit Catalog," United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Spring

2003

"Theatre Technology Exhibit Catalog," United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Spring

2001

Performances

Our Town: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 2006-07 (Technical Director)

Inherit the Wind: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 2004-05 (Technical Director)

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Vaudeville: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 2004-05 (Technical Director)

Measure for Measure: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 2004-05 (Technical

Director)

Candide: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 2003-04 (Technical Director)

Pentecost: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 2003-04 (Technical Director)

Sleep Deprivation Chamber: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 2002-03 (Technical

Director)

Oxygen: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 2002-03 (Technical Director)

Uncommon Clay: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 2001-02 (Technical Director)

Peer Gynt: The Ohio State University, The Wexner Center for the Arts, and The Columbus

Symphony Orchestra , Columbus, Ohio, 2000-01 (Technical Director)

Orpehus Descending: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 2000-01 (Technical

Director)

King Lear: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1999-00 (Technical Director)

Mississippi Stories: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1999-00 (Technical

Director)

Angels in America. Part Two. Peristrokia: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1999-

00 (Technical Director)

Angels in America. Part One. Millennium Approaches: The Ohio State University, Columbus,

Ohio, 1998-99 (Technical Director)

Love of the Nightingale: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1998-99 (Technical

Director)

Breaking the Current: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1998-99 (Technical

Director)

The Misanthrope: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1998-99 (Technical Director)

The Man Who Came to Dinner: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1997-98

(Technical Director)

The Memorandum: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1997-98 (Technical

Director)

Fortunes of the Moor: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1997-98 (Technical

Director)

Merry Wives of Windsor: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1996-97 (Technical

Director)

Ah, Wilderness: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1996-97 (Technical Director)

Interior Day: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1996-97 (Technical Director)

The Importance of Being Earnest: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1996-97

(Technical Director)

God's Country: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1996-97 (Technical Director)

Dangerous Corner: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1995-96 (Technical Director)

Yellow Moon Rising: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1995-96 (Technical

Director)

The Scarlet Letter: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1995-96 (Technical Director)

The Trial: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 1994-95 (Technical Director)

Gym Rats: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1994-95 (Technical Director)

The Country Wife: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1994-95 (Technical Director)

Street Scene: The Ohio State University School of Music, Columbus, Ohio 1994 (Technical

Director)

Mad Forest: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1993-94 (Technical Director)

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Zora Neal Hurston: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1993-94 (Technical

Director)

Reckless: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1993-94 (Technical Director)

Fifth of July: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1992-93 (Technical Director)

Our Country's Good: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1992-93 (Technical

Director)

The Knight of the Burning Pestle: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1992-93

(Technical Director)

The Rover: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1991-92 (Technical Director)

Candida: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1991-92 (Technical Director)

Little Victories: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1991-92 (Technical Director)

Mariner: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1990-91 (Technical Director)

The Beggar's Opera: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1990-91 (Technical

Director)

Inherit the Wind: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1990-91 (Technical Director)

Please Don't Hold the Dog Up to the Casket: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio,

1990-91 (Technical Director)

Romance Language: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1989-90. (Technical

Director)

What the Butler Saw: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1989-90. (Technical

Director)

A Midsummer Night's Dream: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1989-90.

(Technical Director)

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1989-90.

(Technical Director)

A Little Hotel on the Side: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1989-90. (Technical

Director)

Hedda Gabbler The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1989-90. (Technical Director)

Twelfth Night. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1988-89. (Technical Director)

The School for Scandal. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1988-89. (Technical

Director)

Jacques Brel.. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1988-89. (Technical Director)

Bedroom Farce. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1988-89. (Technical Director)

Beyond the Horizon. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1988-89. (Technical

Director)

The Greeks. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1987-88. (Technical Director)

Heartbreak House. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1987-88. (Technical

Director)

A...My Name is Alice. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1986-87. (Assistant

Technical Director)

Gemini. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1986-87. (Technical Director)

Dracula. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1986-87. (Technical Director)

Candide. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1986-87. (Technical Director)

The Dining Room. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1986-87. (Technical

Director)

Curse of the Starving Class. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1986-87. (Technical

Director)

Auntie Mame. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1986-87. (Technical Director)

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The Misanthrope. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1986-87. (Technical Director)

Pagliacci/Cavalleria Rusticana. Madison Opera Company, Madison, Wisconsin, 1986.

(Technical Director)

Tightrope. Original Opera Commissioned to Open Music Hall, School of Music and

Department of Theatre and Drama, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1985. (Technical

Director)

Diamond Studs. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 1985.

(Technical Director)

Division Street. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 1985.

(Technical Director)

The Front Page. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 1985.

(Technical Director)

La Traviata. Madison Opera Company, Madison, Wisconsin, 1985. (Technical Director)

The Servant of Two Masters. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin,

1984. (Technical Director)

Dames at Sea. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 1984 (Technical

Director)

Arsenic and Old Lace. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 1984.

(Technical Director)

Lonestar, Laundry and Bourbon. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin,

1984. (Technical Director)

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. The University of Wisconsin-Madison,

Madison, Wisconsin, 1984. (Technical Director)

Snoopy!!! . Yugoslavia Festival of the Child, Sibenik, Yugoslavia, 1984. (Production and

Tour Manager)

A Fiddler on the Roof. The Fireside Dinner Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, 1984.

(Technical Director)

The Student Prince. The Fireside Dinner Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, 1984. (Technical

Director)

Kismet. The Fireside Dinner Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, 1984. (Technical Director)

La Boheme. Madison Opera Company, Madison, Wisconsin, 1985. (Technical Director)

The Good Person of Setzuan. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin,

1983. (Master Carpenter)

Twelfth Night. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 1983. (Technical

Director)

Side by Side By Sondheim. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin,

1983. (Master Carpenter)

You Can't Take it With You. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin,

1983. (Master Carpenter)

Spokesong. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 1983. (Master

Carpenter)

Betrayal. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 1983. (Master

Carpenter)

Shore Acres. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 1983. (Technical

Director)

Annie Get Your Gun. The Fireside Dinner Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, 1983. (Technical

Director)

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The Music Man. The Fireside Dinner Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, 1983. (Technical

Director)

The Merry Widow. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 1982.

(Technical Director)

Charley's Aunt. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 1982. (Properties Designer and Stage

Manager)

The Fantasticks. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 1982. (Scenic Designer)

All My Sons. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 1982. (Lighting Designer)

The Wizard of Oz. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 1981. (Properties Designer)

Bus Stop. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 1981. (Properties Designer)

Diary of Anne Frank. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 1981. (Properties Designer)

Service

The Ohio State University

University

Chair - Arts District Strategic Planning Committee - 2013-2014

University Arts and Memorials Committee – 2010-15

The Mershon Center for International Security Studies Oversight Committee

(2010-2016)

Chair –University Level Advisory Committee on General Education – 2009-10

(Architect of Semester-based General Education Curriculum)

Member – University Senate Committee on our Physical Environment – 2010-

2013

Mellon Foundation Sawyer Seminar Reviewer – 2006

University Outreach and Engagement Grant Review Panel - 2006

Chair – Johnston Hearing Panel – Tenure Appeal - 2004

Chair - Faculty Rules Committee -2003-04

Faculty Senator 2002-04

Faculty Rules Committee 2002-04

Faculty Hearing Committee 2002-04

Faculty First Year Experience Fellow 2001

Instructional Computer Advisory Committee 1995-1999

Colleges of Arts and Sciences Faculty Advisory Committee 1992-1996

Colleges of Arts and Sciences – Committee on Curriculum and Instruction

2004-10

Colleges of Arts and Sciences – Faculty Leadership Committee 2006-2008

College

College of the Arts – School of Music Director Search Committee Chair 2009

College of the Arts – Dance Department Chair Search Committee Chair 2006

College of the Arts - Promotion and Tenure Committee 2001-2003

College of the Arts - Marceau Residency Task Force - 1999-01

College of the Arts - 220 Haskett Hall Task Force - Co-Chair 1996

Colleges of the Arts and Sciences Curriculum Committee 1992-98

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Chair: Natural Sciences Subcommittee

Member: Arts and Humanities Panel

College of the Arts Curriculum Committee 1989-94

College of the Arts Ad Hoc Administrative Task Force 1993

College of the Arts Media Arts Facility Committee 1987-92

Video Editing Facility Ad Hoc Committee 1987-88

Department

Mansfield Faculty Search, 2004-05

Voice Position Faculty Search, 2003-04

Department Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2002-04

Full Professor Promotion and Tenure Committee Chair, 2002, 2003

Costume Designer Search, 2002

Associate Chair since 2001

Acting Chair, Summer 1990, 1993, 1994, Autumn 1997

Chair, Acting/Directing Search Committee 1996-97

Graduate Studies Committee 1996-97

Scene Designer Search Committee 1995-96

Scene Designer Guest Artist Search Committee 1994-95

(Affirmative Action Officer)

Chair, Promotion and Tenure Committee 1993-96, 99-01

Department Promotion and Tenure Committee 1992-93, 99-02

Cinema/Video Curriculum Task Force 1991-92

Design/Technical Advisory Committee, 1987-95

Chair Lighting Designer Search, 1991

Chair Undergraduate Studies Committee, 1989-96

Chair Design/Technical Advisory Subcommittee, 1987-89, 1996-97

Executive Advisory Committee, 1987-97

Chair Lighting Designer Search, 1988

High School Career Day Workshop Leader, 1986, 1987

The University of Wisconsin-Madison

Department

Production Committee, 1985-86

Music Hall Renovation Committee, 1985