About Me
I am a Scenic Designer, Scenic Artist, and Properties Artisan, as well as the owner of Rook ad Owl Studio. I hold an M.F.A. in Production Design (Scenic Design emphasis) from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and a Bachelor's degree from Missouri Western State University.
I was awarded two Kennedy Center Commendations for Achievement in Scenic Design, the Mordecai Gorelik Award for Excellence in Scenic Design, and have been included in the World Stage Design Exhibition. My professional work includes such companies as The Utah Shakespearean Festival, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Seaside Repertory Theatre, and the Houston Shakespeare Theatre.
Education
2004
M.F.A. in Production Design, Scenic Design Emphasis
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Thesis: Scenic Design for The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful
2001
B.I.S. Interdisciplinary Studies in Theater and Technical Writing
Missouri Western State University
1997
A.A. Chemistry
North Central Missouri College
Awards
The Mordecai Gorelik Award for Excellence in Scenic Design, SIUC
The Kennedy Center Commendation for Achievement in Scenic Design for Deathtrap
The Kennedy Center Commendation for Achievement in Scenic Design for Coastal Disturbances
Exhibitor, World Stage Design Digital Gallery, Toronto, CN
1st Honorable Mention, SF/Fantasy/Horror Novel, OWFI, Inc.
Alpha Psi Omega Outstanding Peer Award, MWSU
Outstanding Graduating Senior, MWSU
Companies
Alabama Shakespeare Festival - Scenic Artist
Seaside Repertory Theater - Scenic Designer and Artist
Utah Shakespearean Festival - Properties Artisan
Houston Shakespeare Festival - Scenic Carpenter
Adjunct Theater Instructor - Oklahoma State University, University of West Florida