Other Projects

We cleaned out the props storage area and built new shelving and bin storage for our theatre props. We also implemented a tagging system alongside a comprehensive Google Sheet in order to keep the props organized long term.

We built new shelving in four designated classrooms, and then moved and organized all of our furniture storage into the new storage space.

I submitted a grant proposal to remodel our classroom into a functional Light Lab. My department eventually ended up funding the project, and we now have a dedicated space to teach lighting design.

I have designed several projects that make use of the CNC router in the Maker Lab, which allows students the opportunity to learn how to use this technology.

We redesigned the tool storage area and better organized our tools in an effort to increase efficiency in the theater.

We transformed an under-utilized space into 20 drafting and modeling workstations for students to apply hands-on skills to their projects.

I traveled to Atlanta to build several projects for my long-time employer and collaborator, The Legacy Theatre.

I remodeled the tech booths to increase useable space and efficiency, and I installed two ethernet networks to transmit Lighting and Sound data in the theater, bringing these fields into the digital era.

I added a low-light camera and backstage video monitors to aid backstage crews while running shows. This will eventually be routed to the dressing rooms for additional communication capability.

We repainted and refurbished the backstage walls and floor of the theater, which made the space feel fresh and new.

I added first aid kits backstage as part of my overall safety initiative.

I took students to our industry conference for the first time in ACU's history. As a result, one student received a semester-long internship with the Lighting department at Universal Studios.

I hosted Emmy-award winning Lighting Designer Bob Barnhart on campus and in my classes. Bob has lit many events on TV, including 21 Super-Bowl halftime shows. One of my students was then hired by Bob to design a show in LA.

I fixed, redesigned, and improved the sound system which had previously been under-maintained and was incorrectly configured. As part of this process, I received a Level 3 Dante certification and drastically expanded the scope of the Dante network in the theater.

I had the theatrical rigging and curtains inspected for the first time since the building was built. As a result, I received approval for funding to purchase new curtains with increased fire safety ratings.

Theatre advisor Johnny Shelbourne and I hosted several Theatre and Music students outside of the WPAC for a morning of donuts and dogs in an effort to build community among students.

I have systemically integrated the industry-standard CAD program, Vectorworks, into my teaching and scholarship practices. Students are now able to fluently use the program to great effect in their own work.

We replaced an aging and broken wired headset system with 16 new wireless headsets, which allow for efficient and adaptable communication during rehearsals and performances.

I hosted students and faculty from New Horizons for an in-depth look behind the scenes of our homecoming show.

We redesigned and organized the tool and hardware storage in order to increase efficiency in the shop.

I designed and implemented a dedicated welding area with fire-retardant blankets and UV-blocking materials surrounding the entire workspace in an effort to drastically enhance our fire safety practices.

I designed a show that was set in a Diner to include real canned goods and boxed goods lining the walls. After the show was over, we intentionally donated all of the non-perishable items to the food pantry ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

I received funding to purchase enough hard hats for the entire department, and implemented policies to bring us in line with industry-standard construction practices.

I received funding to replace our old table saw with a new one that incorporates Saw-Stop technology, a groundbreaking safety mechanism that prevents serious injury as a result of contact with the blade.

I began implementing forklifts into our homecoming load-in and strike, replacing what used to be a manual and dangerous job where students would lift heavy scenery out of semi trucks with no support.

I advocated for and coordinated two separate donations of lighting fixtures to ACU theatre, totaling over ten thousand dollars worth of new equipment that we received for free.

I began a tradition in my Lighting Design class which sees students design lighting to a song of their choice. This project is a powerful application of experiential learning, and provides students with a unique portfolio piece.

I tested new AI technology to provide AI summaries of my recorded lectures to students as a means of review and study. Although I decided not to adopt this technology moving forward, the experiment was novel in the field of teaching.

I coordinated the purchase of LED tape infrastructure, which was a new technology for ACU Theatre. This equipment has allowed us to stretch our design capabilities and has allowed us to research and develop new theatrical techniques.

I coordinated the purchase of two different types of moving light fixtures, which was a new technology for ACU Theatre. This purchase has increased our design capabilities significantly and has also allowed me to teach students how to use this common theatrical equipment.