MATTHEW ALLAR United Scenic Artists Local #829
Current Position: Scenographer / Associate Professor of Theatrical Design
William and Mary Department of Theatre, Speech, and Dance
EDUCATION
MFA: New York University, Tisch School of the Arts: Dept. of Design for Stage and Film (Design) 2005
BA: Muhlenberg College (Theatre Arts Major, English Minor), Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa 2000
Anatomical Figure Drawing, Arts Student’s League of New York and Spring Street Drawing Studio 1999-03
Scenographic Study with Christopher Morley, RSC, University of London, Goldsmiths College 1998
Puppet Crafting with Peter Schumann and the Bread and Puppet Theatre 1997
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Associate Professor of Theatrical Design, William and Mary 2014-Present
Director of Production, Associate Professor of Theatrical Design, William and Mary 2018-2019
~ Responsible for production management and oversight of $100K production budget for six mainstage shows and two second stage shows, recruitment, hiring and supervision of guest artists, oversight of all student production staff members.
Center For Liberal Arts Fellow, William and Mary 2015-2017
~ Facilitated the development and adoption of the William and Mary COLL undergraduate curriculum through a series of faculty workshops, assessment rubrics, and information dissemination.
Program Director, Santiago de Compostela, Spain International Study Program 2016, 2018, 2020-21
~ Planning, organization and guidance of a summer study abroad program featuring a 200-mile hike on the Camino de Santiago 10-18 students per year, while teaching one three credit course and supporting a second course.
Assistant Professor of Theatrical Design, William and Mary 2009-2014
Assistant Professor of Theatre, Nazareth College 2007-2009
Guest Lecturer / Visiting Artist, Eastern University 2008
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatrical Design and Production, Elizabethtown College 2006-07
Visiting Professor and Guest Artist, Cornell College: Theatrical Stagecraft (150) 2006
Graduate Assistant, New York University: Graduate Technical Production Scene Shop, 2002-2005
RELATED INDUSTRY POSITIONS
Designer and Project Manager, Parker 3D 2005-2006
Associate Art Director, New York Television Festival 2005
Technical Supervisor, New York Public Theatre / Esquire Magazine Fall Benefit 2005
Art Director and Technical Advisor, Starving Artist Ball 2004-2005
Resident Scenic and Lighting Designer for Studio 42 Productions 2003-2005
Designer, MTV Networks Special Events 2002
Resident Designer, Mount Washington Valley Theatre Company 2001
Scenic Designer, Mac-Haydyn Theatre 2001
Design Assistant, Spaeth Design (NYC) 1999-2001
Scenic Charge Artist, Westport Country Playhouse 1999
Resident Scenic Designer and Scenic Charge Artist, Boal Barn Playhouse 1998
Properties Master, Muhlenberg College 1996-1998
HONORS, PRIZES, AWARDS AND POSITIONS OF MERIT
Commissioner of Education 2020-present
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Program Director, Santiago de Compostela, Spain International Study Program 2016, 2018,
2020-21
Development of on-campus preparatory course and administration of
William and Mary Reves Center Study Abroad Program in Santiago de Compostela
and along the Camino de Compostela over a two hundred mile hike.
Center For Liberal Arts Fellow, William and Mary 2015-2017
CLA Fellows promote and model aspirational curriculum development while seeking
ways to encourage an interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary intellectual community.
Fellows help to organize and infuse content, integration, creativity, and innovation
throughout the general education curriculum.
External Promotion Case Reviewer: Southwestern University 2017
Textbook Reviewer, Focal Press 2015
The Craft (and Art) of Scenic Design, by Robert Klingelhoefer
William and Mary Provost’s Leadership Seminar Participant 2014
Historian of Phi Beta Kappa (Alpha Chapter 2019-present
Vice President of Phi Beta Kappa and presiding officer (Alpha Chapter) 2014-2017
National Triennial Council Delegate, 2015
Corresponding Secretary Phi Beta Kappa (Alpha Chapter) 2010-2014
National Triennial Council Delegate, 2012
Vice Commissioner of Programming 2014-2020
Education Commission, United States Institute for Theatre Technology
USITT Education Commission
Chair of Distinguished Achievement Award 2012-2016
Textbook Reviewer, Focal Press 2013
Theatrical Design: Foundations, Theory, and Practice, by Kaoime Malloy
Outstanding Regional Scenic Design, The Virginia Gazette 2011
Table Manners, William and Mary Theatre
Board of Directors, Virginia Shakespeare Festival 2009-2020
United Scenic Artists, Local #829 2000-present
COURSES TAUGHT
William and Mary Guest Lecturer
THEA 203: Scenic Painting THEA 150W: Aspects of Film Noir
THEA 264: Right Here, Right Now: Site Specific Art THEA 200: Introduction to Theatre
THEA 272: Solving Creative Problems THEA 407: Directing
THEA 300: Fundamentals of Design PHYS 150W: The Physics of Theatre
THEA 300L: Fundamentals of Design Lab
THEA 310: Scenic Design
THEA 380: Production Practicum
THEA 411: Advanced Scenographic Study
THEA 480: Advanced Practicum in Theatre
THEA 495: Senior Honors Thesis
COLL 100: The Storyteller’s Journey (THEA 100_03)
Nazareth College
THA 140: Introduction to Theatre
THA 150: Technical Theatre I
THA 250: Technical Theatre II
THA 350: Scenic Design
THA 452: Senior Seminar in Theatre
Eastern University
Summer Session Intensive: Design and Collaboration for Students, Alumni, Faculty, and Local Artists
Elizabethtown College
TH 105: Introduction to Theatre
TH 155: Basic Stagecraft
TH 355: Design Studio
Cornell College
THE 150: Theatrical Stagecraft
New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
Graduate Assistant, Graduate Technical Production Scene Shop
GRANTS
Arts and Sciences Curriculum Innovation Grant, William and Mary 2015
Alternative Global Storytelling Techniques
Prague, Czech Republic
William and Mary Reeves Center International Scholarship Grant 2013
Presentation of Scenic and Lighting Design Work For Don Giovanni
Sarospatak, Hungary
William and Mary Summer Research Grant 2011
International Application of Projected Imagery in Theatrical Design
Prague, Czech Republic
Guest Faculty Lectureship Grant: College of Arts and Sciences Lecture Committee 2010
Guest Faculty Lectureship Grant: The Charles Center 2009
Guest Faculty Lectureship Grant: College of Arts and Sciences Lecture Committee 2009
RESEARCH
SCENIC DESIGN
Production Venue/Producer/Director/Choreographer/Year
She Kills Monsters Kimball Theatre, William and Mary, Elizabeth Wiley, 2020
The Spitfire Grill Kimmel Theatre, Cornell College, Caroline Price, 2020
A Chorus Line Kimball Theatre, William and Mary, Laurie Wolf, 2019
A Christmas Carol The Wells Theatre, Virginia Stage Company, Marianne Savell, 2019
Detroit ‘67 The Wells Theatre, Virginia Stage Company, Tom Jones II, 2019
The Underpants Perseverance Theatre & Anchorage P.A.C, Teresa Pond, 2019
9 to 5 : The Musical Revival Theatre Company, Cedar Rapids, IA, Brian Glick, 2019
Diary of a Worm Cyrano’s Theatre, Anchorage, AK, Teresa Pond, 2018
Miss Bennet: Christmas… Cyrano’s Theatre, Anchorage, AK, Krista Schwarting, 2018
A Christmas Carol The Wells Theatre, Virginia Stage Company, Patrick Mullins, 2018
Rent Kimmel Theatre, Cornell College, Janeve West, 2018
The 25th Annual…Spelling Bee Kimball Theatre, William and Mary, Laurie Wolf, 2018
The Children’s Hour Kimball Theatre, William and Mary, Artisia Green, 2018
Into The Woods Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Ann Nieman, 2018
Metamorphoses Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Elizabeth Wiley, 2018
A Christmas Carol The Wells Theatre, Virginia Stage Company, Patrick Mullins, 2017
Hannah and Martin McDade Theatre, University of Scranton, Jennifer Rhodes, 2017
The Rocky Horror Show Kimmel Theatre, Cornell College, Janeve West, 2017
She Kills Monsters Cyrano’s Theatre, Anchorage, AK, Ryan Buen,2017
Food, Clothing and Shelter Firehouse Theatre, Richmond, VA, Joel Bassin, 2017 (world premier)
Baskerville Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Christopher Owens,2017
Asuncion Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Francis Tanglo-Aguas,17
The Laramie Project Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Elizabeth Wiley, 2016
Peter and The Star Catcher Perseverance Theatre & Anchorage P.A.C., Teresa Pond, 2016
Picasso at the Lapine Agile Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Sarah Dixon, 2016
Maple and Vine Firehouse Theatre, Richmond, VA, Mark Lerman, 2016
Avenue Q Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Laurie Wolf, 2015
The Blue Room Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Christopher Owens,2015
The Nutcracker: Land of Sweets Berglund Performing Arts Center, SW Virginia Ballet, Pedro Szalay, 2014
Big Love Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Elizabeth Wiley, 2014
Voyage: Coast of Utopia Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Richard Palmer, 2014
La Cage Aux Folles Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Laurie Wolf, 2013
Dancing At Lughnasa Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Christopher Owens,2013
Don Giovanni Crescendo Institute, Sarospatak, Hungary, Teresa Nevola Moyer, 2013
The Turn of the Screw Phi Beta Kappa Hall, VA Shakespeare Festival, Robert Ruffin, 2013
Richard III Phi Beta Kappa Hall, VA Shakespeare Festival, David Zarko, 2013
The Merry Wives of Windsor Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Richard Palmer, 2013
Joe Turner’s Come and Gone Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Artisia Green, 2012
Of Mice and Men Perseverance Theatre & Anchorage P.A.C., Art Rotch, 2012
Kiss My Little Girls: 1862 World Premier and Tour, Cook Foundation, Mary Wadkins, 2012
Pippin Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Laurie Wolf, 2012
Romeo and Juliet Kimmel Theatre, Cornell College, Ron Clark, 2012
Ruined Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Artisia Green, 2012
H.M.S. Pinafore Baker Theatre, Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre, James Peck, 2012
Travesties Phi Beta Kappa Hall, College of Wm and Mary, Laurie Wolf, 2011
Kiss My Little Girls: 1861 World Premier and Tour, Cook Foundation, Mary Wadkins, 2011
Cabaret Phi Beta Kappa Hall, College of Wm and Mary, Elizabeth Wiley, 2011
L’elisir d’amore Crescendo Institute, Sarospatak, Hungary, Teresa Nevola Moyer, 2011
The Rover Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Elizabeth Wiley, 2011
Rhinoceros Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Laurie Wolf, 2011
Oklahoma! Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Richard Palmer, 2010
Table Manners Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Christopher Owens,2010
The Drunkard Metropolitan Playhouse NYC, Francis X. Kuhn, 2010
The 25th Annual…Spelling Bee Baker Theatre, Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre, Bill Mutimer, 2010
A Man For All Seasons Phi Beta Kappa Hall, VA Shakespeare Festival, Richard Palmer, 2010
As You Like It Phi Beta Kappa Hall, VA Shakespeare Festival, Karl Kippola, 2010
The School For Wives Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Richard Palmer, 2010
Eurydice Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Elizabeth Wiley, 2010
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Laurie Wolf, 2009
Le Pescatrici Zempleni Music Festival, Tokaji, Hungary, Teresa Nevola Moyer, 2009
Songs For a New World Eastern University Department of Theatre, Teresa Nevola Moyer, 2009
Rabbit Hole Studio Theatre, Nazareth College, Matthew Ames, 2009
Cabaret Kimmel Theatre, Cornell College, James Van Valen, 2009
Sweet Charity German House Theatre, Nazareth College, Lindsay Reading-Korth, 2009
Hamlet Hart Theatre, Nazareth College, Matthew Ames, 2008
Three Sisters Eastern University Department of Theatre, Mark Hallen, 2008
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Eastern University Department of Theatre, Liz Carlson, 2008
East 14th New World Stages, Splinter Group Productions, Don Reed, 2008
A Lie of the Mind Kimmel Theatre, Cornell College, James Van Valen, 2008
Falsettos Studio Theatre, Nazareth College, Melissa Rain Anderson, 2008
Azur Callahan Theatre, Nazareth College, Candide Carrasco, 2008
Inherit The Wind Eastern University Department of Theatre, Mark Hallen, 2008
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie Studio Theatre, Nazareth College, Lindsay Reading-Korth, 2008
The Last Night of Ballyhoo Hart Theatre, Rochester Centerstage, Kevin Sweeney, 2008
I Hate Hamlet Tower Theatre, SUNY Brockport, Daniel Winnerman, 2007
The Shape of Things Studio Theatre, Nazareth College, Matthew Ames, 2007
Where’s Charley ? Callahan Theatre, Nazareth College, Melissa Rain Anderson, 2007
I Am My Own Wife Geva Theatre Nextstage, Rochester Centerstage, Kevin Indovino, 2007
Hair Tempest Theatre, Elizabethtown College, Terri Mastrobuono, 2007
You’re A Good Man Charlie… Eastern University Department of Theatre, Teresa Nevola Moyer, 2007
Marat / Sade Kimmel Theatre, Cornell College, Mark Hunter, 2007
Arcadia Tempest Theatre, Elizabethtown College, Michael Sevareid, 2006
Top Girls Wachovia Theatre, Albright College, Julia Matthews, 2006
Suckerfish Messiah Jean Cocteau Repertory, Taylor Brooks, 2006
Crazy For The Dog Jean Cocteau Repertory, Eric Parness, 2006
In The Bar of a Tokyo Hotel Columbia University Graduate Production, Saheem Ali, 2006
The Pillow of Kantan Studio Theatre, Muhlenberg College, John Reimer, 2006
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Kimmel Theatre, Cornell College, Ron Clark, 2006
Shakespeare’s R and J Atlas Room Theatre, New York University, Michael Sexton, 2005
Baby With The Bathwater Sanford Meisner Theatre, Blood Orange Prod, David Barba, 2005
Playing House HERE Arts Center, Home 3 Prod, Aaron Rhyne, 2005
Samuel IV Sanford Meisner Theatre, Dramatics NYC, Jesse Geiger, 2004
All My Sons Schubert Theatre, New York University, Victor Pappas, 2003
The Sound Of Music Northern Stage, Robert Cronin, 2001
St. Patrick Pageant Joyce SoHo, Theatre Works, Clare Byrne, 2001
All God’s Chillun Got Wings Bank Street Theatre, Peccadillo Theatre Co., Dan Wackerman, 2001
The Gondoliers Gallery Players, Pamela Seiderman, 2001
Three Feet Short Ohio Theatre, Tamara Fish, 2001
Into The Woods Mt. Washington Valley Theatre, Andrew Glant-Linden, 2001
On The Town Mt. Washington Valley Theatre, Robert Cronin, 2001
Camelot Mac- Haydn Theatre, David Leohardt, 2001
George M ! Mac- Haydn Theatre, Joseph Patton, 2001
Forever Plaid Baker Theatre, Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre, Dave Caldwell,2000
West Side Story Empie Theatre, Muhlenberg College, Charles Richter, 2000
Orange Crush 78th Street Theatre Lab: NYC, Joe Mihalchick, 1999
Plato Told Him 78th Street Theatre Lab: NYC, Michael Leonardo, 1999
The Phantom Tollbooth Civic Theatre, John Hornung, 1999
Getting Out Empie Theatre, Muhlenberg College, Ashley Kenzer, 1998
The Music Man Boal Barn Playhouse, Margaret Lloyd, 1998
I Never Sang For My Father Boal Barn Playhouse, Peter Wray, 1998
Smoke and Mirrors Boal Barn Playhouse, Peter Wray, 1998
Lost In Yonkers Boal Barn Playhouse, Jill Campbell, 1998
The Boys From Syracuse Boal Barn Playhouse, Katherine West, 1998
CORPORATE/EVENT/INDUSTRIAL
Production/Event Venue/Producer/Year
The New York Television Festival Assoc. Art Director, Wm Morris and TV Land, World Premier, 2005
2005 Parkinson’s Disease Benefit Copacabana, Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 2005
2005 Starving Artist’s Ball Angel Orensanz Foundation, Studio 42 Production, 2005
2004 Starving Artist’s Ball Angel Orensanz Foundation, Studio 42 Production, 2004
2002 TV Land/Nick at Nite Upfront Times Square NYC, MTV Networks, Featuring the B52’s, 2002
Noggin Presents “Oobi” North American Trade Show Tour, MTV Networks, 2002
Nickelodeon Licensing Spring Event Javits Center: NYC, MTV Networks, Featuring Fred Savage, 2002
Wild Thornberry’s Movie Premier Euro / North and South Amer. Premier Tour, MTV Networks, 2002
Honeymooners Installation 1946 Production Restoration Museum Display, Viacom, 2002
2002 Drama Desk Awards Show Class-Pro Productions, Barkley-Kalpak, 2002
Designer and Project Manager for Parker 3D : a design firm specializing in the design and implementation
of upscale thematic display, entertainment installation, and seasonal décor for major urban centers of commerce, shopping and entertainment, 2005-2006
Design Assistant for Spaeth Design: a design and production company specializing in
animated seasonal window displays for luxury
department stores, 1999-2001
LIGHTING DESIGN
Production Venue/Producer/Director/Choreographer/Year
Asuncion Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Francis Tanglo-Aguas, 2017
Don Giovanni Crescendo Institute, Sarospatak, Hungary, Teresa Nevola Moyer, 2013
Kiss My Little Girls: 1862 World Premier and Tour, Cook Foundation, Mary Wadkins, 2012
L’elisir d’amore Crescendo Institute, Sarospatak, Hungary, Teresa Nevola Moyer, 2011
Kiss My Little Girls: 1861 World Premier and Tour, Cook Foundation, Mary Wadkins, 2011
Le Pescatrici Zempleni Music Festival, Tokaji, Hungary, Teresa Nevola Moyer, 2009
Songs For a New World Eastern University Department of Theatre, Teresa Nevola Moyer, 2009
East 14th New World Stages, Splinter Group Productions, Don Reed, 2008
Arcadia Tempest Theatre, Elizabethtown College, Michael Sevareid, 2006
Baby With The Bathwater Sanford Meisner Theatre, Blood Orange Prod, David Barba, 2005
2005 Starving Artist’s Ball Angel Orensanz Foundation, Studio 42 Productions, 2005
Dancing at Lughnasa Burrows Theatre, New York University, Gia Forakis, 2004
You Never Can Tell Walker Theatre, New York University, Susan Fenichell, 2004
2004 Starving Artist’s Ball Angel Orensanz Foundation, Studio 42 Productions, 2004
PROJECTION DESIGN
Production Venue/Producer/Director/Choreographer/Year
Voyage: Coast of Utopia Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Richard Palmer, 2014
Cabaret Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Elizabeth Wiley, 2011
Rhinoceros Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Laurie Wolf, 2011
A Lie of the Mind Kimmel Theatre, Cornell College, James Van Valen, 2008
COSTUME DESIGN
Production Venue/Producer/Director/Choreographer/Year
The 25th Annual…Spelling Bee Kimball Theatre, William and Mary, Laurie Wolf, 2018
Maple and Vine Firehouse Theatre, Richmond, VA, Mark Lerman, 2016
Arcadia Tempest Theatre, Elizabethtown College, Michael Sevareid, 2006
The Bear Studio Theatre, Muhlenberg College, Melissa Roads, 2000
Spring Dance Showing Trexler Pavilion Dance Studio, Muhlenberg Dance Association, 2000
DIRECTION
Production Venue/Producer/Series/Year
My Soldiers (staged reading) Phi Beta Kappa Hall, William and Mary, Around The Edges, 2010
DESIGN ASSISTANT (selected credits only 2000-2004)
To Hugh Landwehr:
Frozen Classic Stage Premier and Broadway
The Little Foxes The Shakespeare Theatre
Anna In The Tropics Seattle Repertory Theatre
A Dinosaur Within Austin Repertory Theatre
Private Lives Williamstown Theatre Festival
To Adrianne Lobel:
A Year With Frog and Toad Minneapolis Children’s Theatre, New Victory Theatre, Broadway
An American Tragedy Metropolitan Opera
King Arthur Mark Morris Dance Group
To Derek McLane:
Harmony Broadway
The Berkshire Village Idiot Williamstown Theatre Festival
To Michael Annania:
Laughing Room Only Broadway
My Fair Lady Papermill Playhouse
To Peter Dean Beck:
Serenade Atlanta Ballet
Tales of Hoffman Orlando Opera Company
Funny Girl Sundance Theatre
Carmen Hawaii and Kentucky Operas
To Mitchell Greenberg:
Name That Video VH1 Music Television
PAPERS PRESENTED
The Production of a Collaboration Co-Author June 2012
Co-authored with Dr. Laurie Wolf
International New Directions in the Humanities Conference
Montreal, Quebec
PUBLICATION OF ARTWORK AND PEDAGOGY
Virginia Sea Grant Graduate Symposium Keynote Speaker Feb 2020
Perspectives From a Visual Storyteller
https://vaseagrant.org/graduate-symposium-2020/
Professor Retools W&M Theatrical Design Course Instructor Nov 2020
For Remote Learning (text and photos)
https://www.wm.edu/as/tsd/news/scene-design-goes-virtual.php
W&M University Relations
Student, Professor Collaborate To Tell Stories Scenic Designer/Mentor Dec 2019
With Scenic Design (text and photos)
https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2019
W&M University Relations
Behind the Set of DETROIT ’67 | A Conversation with Scenic Designer Nov 2019
Set Designer Matthew Allar (text and photos)
https://www.vastage.org/blog/2019/10/11/set-design-blog
Virginia Stage Company
‘Metamorphoses’ Explores Human Experience Scenic Designer Feb 2018
https.//dailypress.com/life/va-vg-wm-metamorphoses.html
Daily Press
Pool for ‘Metamorphoses’ Set Poses Unique Challenges Scenic Designer Feb 2018
For W&M Theatre (text and photos)
https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2018
W&M University Relations
W&M Theatre Converges In The Land Scenic Designer Sep 2016
Of The Midnight Sun (text and photos)
www.wm.edu University Relations
First Faculty Innovation Grant Awardees Primary Investigator/Instructor Dec 2015
Tell Their Stories (text and photos)
www.wm.edu University Relations
Tolerating Ambiguity Inside The Course Creator/Instructor June 2013
Creativity Classroom (text and video)
www.wm.edu University Relations
Photographing Eurydice’s Underworld (text and photos) Photographer Winter 2011
Photography and graphic artwork for William and Mary Theatre
Alert Diver Magazine, Diver Alert Network Publications
At The Foot Of The Castle (text and photos) Scenic and Lighting Design Aug 2011
Design work for L’elisir d’amore, Hungary
www.wm.edu University Relations
Designing Oklahoma! (video) Scenic Design Nov 2010
Design work for William and Mary Theatre
www.wm.edu University Relations
‘Around The Edges’ Uses Theatre Creator/Director Oct 2010
As A Vehicle For Discussion (text)
www.wm.edu University Relations
Photographing Eurydice’s Underworld (text and video) Photographer Feb 2010
Photography and graphic artwork for William and Mary Theatre
www.wm.edu University Relations
Stagecraft Fundamentals (1st, and 2nd Ed.) Scenic Design/Photographer 2009, 2011
Rita Kogler-Carver
Page 285, Focal Press, Burlington, MA
Photos of design work from Shakespeare’s R&J, NYU
NATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Emerging Trends in Online Technical Theatre Education Presenter Aug 2020
California Arts Media and Entertainment Virtual Institute
Los Angeles, CA
Get The Point: Stage Weaponry Safety and Storage Panel Chair and Presenter May 2020
Education Commissions panel
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Virtual Event/Houston, TX
Teaching Design Presentations Presenter March 2018
Education Commissions panel
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Your Career Starts Now Presenter March 2017
Education And Management Commissions panel
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
St. Louis, MO
Puppetry Projects For The Classroom Panel Chair and Presenter March 2016
Education Commission panel
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Salt Lake City, UT
Working Outside of Your Comfort Zone Panel Chair and Presenter March 2015
Education Commission panel
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Cincinnati, OH
Scenography, is That Even a Real Word Presenter March 2015 Education Commission panel
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Cincinnati, OH
Conflict Resolution For Students Panel Co-Chair March 2014
Education Commission panel
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Ft. Worth, TX
Too Much in Twelve Weeks: Presenter March 2014
Effective Syllabus Content Management
Education Commission panel
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Ft. Worth, TX
Rated R Content: Teaching The Taboo Presenter March 2013
Education Commission panel
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Milwaukee, WI
When Too Much is Too Much Panel Chair and Presenter March 2013
Education Commission panel
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Milwaukee, WI
The New Adventures of Old TV Panel Moderator Oct 2012
William and Mary
Arts and Entertainment Conference
Williamsburg, VA
No One Likes Doing It Alone: Co-Curricular Opportunities Panel Chair and Presenter March 2012
Education Commission panel
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Long Beach, CA
Objectifying The Subjective Evaluation Presenter March 2011
Education Commission panel
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Charlotte, NC
Service Learning: A Powerful Teaching Tool Presenter March 2011
Education Commission panel
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Charlotte, NC
Letting the Show Fail? Learning Experience vs. Presenter March 2011
Production Quality
Education Commission panel
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Charlotte, NC
BA vs. BFA Presenter March 2009
Education Commission panel
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Cincinnati, OH
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
WILLIAM AND MARY
Arts & Sciences Arts Visioning Committee 2020-present
Undergraduate Research Committee 2018-present
Mason School of Business Innovation and 2018-present
Entrepreneurship Minor Development Committee
Center For Liberal Arts Faculty Fellow 2015-2017
Cohen Career Center Advisory Committee 2015-2017
International Study Abroad Committee 2014-2017
Undergraduate Curriculum Reform Working Group (200 Level) 2013-2014
Faculty Blogger 2013-2015
Parking Advisory Committee 2011-2014
Teaching Project Participant 2011-2013
Phi Beta Kappa Faculty Awards Committee 2014-2020
Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Members Committee 2014-2020
Phi Beta Kappa Historian 2019-present
Phi Beta Kappa Vice President (presiding office) 2014-2017
Phi Beta Kappa Corresponding Secretary 2010-2014
William and Mary Teaching Project Leader 2012
Class Discussion, the Original Twitter
Design and Implementation of William and Mary 2010-2011
Kaplan Arena Commencement Staging and Lighting
Committee on Sustainability 2009-present
Faculty Judge, Mortarboard Society Storytelling Festival 2009
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE, SPEECH, AND DANCE
Advisor and Primary Reader for Honors Thesis 2020-2021
Maloni Wright, Class of 2021
Blues For An Alabama Sky: Scenic Design
Departmental Liaison for Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall 2018-present
Renovation Project ($120 Million budget including the creation
of transitional production facilities and performance venues)
Promotions and Box Office Manager Search Committee 2019
Technical Director Search Committee (Chair) 2016-2017
Season Selection Committee (Chair) 2015-2018
Musical Theatre Specialist Faculty Search Committee 2015-2016
Promotions and Box Office Manager Search Committee 2014
Advisor and Primary Reader for Honors Thesis 2013-2014
Joshua Blum, Class of 2014, High Honors
Clybourne Park: A Geo-Social Study
Advisor and Second Reader for Honors Thesis 2011-2012
Larissa Krusei Class of 2012, High Honors
How to Incite Audiences and Engage Actors:
Environmental Theatre and the Second Circle
Department of Theatre, Speech, and Dance Representative 2010-present
Virginia State High School Thespian Conference
Department of Theatre, Speech, and Dance Representative 2009-2011
Pennsylvania State High School Thespian Conference
Associate Technical Director Search Committee 2010
Founding Artistic Director: Around The Edges 2010-present
New Play reading Series
Academic Advisor 2010-present
(First year students, and Departmental majors)
Resident Scenic Designer, Scenic Charge Artist 2009-present
and Properties Supervisor
Theatre, Speech, and Dance Department Play Selection 2009-present
Department of Theatre, Speech, and Dance Assessment Committee 2009-2011
UNITED STATES INSTITUTE FOR THEATRE TECHNOLOGY
Commissioner 2020-present
Education Commission, United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Vice Commissioner of Programming 2014-2020
Education Commission, United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Coordinator of Education Commission 2013-2014
Professional Development Workshop: Leadership Training
Distinguished Achievement Award in Education Coordinator 2012-2016
Education Commission, United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Scenic Design Committee Student Portfolio Respondent 2011-present
Assistant Coordinator: John Scheffler, Master Designer Exhibit 2011
United States Institute for Theatre Technology 2007-present
Scenic Design and Education Committee Member
RELATED INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Guest Session Leader 2020
The Role of The Scenic Designer
Virginia Stage Company Online Drama Club
Yale School of Drama 2019
Technical Direction and Production Graduate Thesis Reader
Kevin Belcher, Class of 2019
A Curricular History of the YSD TD&P Program
Guest Lecturer 2019
The Academies of Hampton
Kecoughtan High School
Technical Theatre and Design for the Stage
Space Design and Education Groups Member 2012-present
The International Organization of Scenographers,
Theatre Architects and Technicians
Yale School of Drama 2011
Technical Direction and Production Graduate Thesis Reader
Bona Lee, Class of 2011
Q Lab: An Examination of Selected Projection Programming
VA Thespian Conference Workshop Presenter 2010-present
PA Thespian Conference Workshop Presenter 2009-2011
Guest Reader for SUNY Brockport 2008
Festival of 10 short play submissions
NAZARETH COLLEGE
Chair of Theatre Department Play Selection Committee 2008-09
Intellectual Property Task Force 2008-09
Academic Space Committee 2008-09
Environmental Health and Safety Committee 2008-09
Faculty Mentor to the Women’s Soccer Team 2008-09
Summer Freshman Read participant and discussion facilitator 2008
Respondent/Contributor to New Faculty Wiki 2008
New Student/Transfer Advisor 2007-09
American College Theatre Festival Respondent 2007-09
Chair of Theatre Department Web Page Committee 2007-09