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Curriculum Vitae of Lisa Lantz
Associate Professor of Theatre and Costume Designer
Luther College
Decorah, IA 52101
[email protected]
Work: 563-387-1695
Teaching and Research Interests:
Theatrical Design, Costume Construction Methods, Costuming for Dance,
Technology in Design
Collaborative Projects with Students:
Paideia Texts and Issues Lecture: F10
I Felt That: Defining the Relationship Between Self and Service Through Personal
Connections and Unanswered Questions.
Melissa Erickson, Kristi Holmberg, Kristin Westby
AAA Grant:
Matthew Imhoff, Design Assistant: FA10, SP11
Cydney Roelandt, Design/Office Assistant FA12, SP13
Patterning and Draping Independent Study:
Laurie Medford, Rebecca Zierke- SP10
Jenny Ward- F 09
Preparing Students for Design Presentations at USITT:
Alex Lange, Nick Broten, Jenny Ward, Angie Pidde- SP 10
Mark Halverson, Evin Lantz, Ashley Wright, Matthew Imhoff- SP 11
Matt Imhoff- SP 12
Education:
1999-2002 Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
MFA in Theatre: Production Design
Costume Design emphasis
1996-1998 University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
BA in Theatre: Design and Production
1993-1996 Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO
Theatre major, Education minor
Em ploym ent:
Assistant Professor/Costume Designer, Luther College
Decorah, IA
I teach a 2/2 course load, manage the costume
studio for 4 productions per academic year,
Aug 06- present
build/rent/purchase costumes for 4 shows per
academic year, and design costumes for 4 shows
per academic year.
Costum e Designer, Comm onweal Theatre
Lanesboro, MN
I design and build, rent or pull costumes.
Woody Guthrie’s American Song
May 15
Enchanted April
June 10
The Rainmaker
June 09
The Odd Couple
May 09
Uncle Vanya
September 07
The Mystery of Irma Vep
May 07
Costum e Designer, St. Mary’s University
Winona, MN
I designed costumes for two productions during the
2008-2009 season.
Bus Stop
September 2008
The Long Christmas Ride Home
February 2009
Assistant Professor of Costum e Design, Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
I taught a 3/3 academic load, managed the costume
Aug 02-May 06
studio for 6 productions per academic year,
built/rented/purchased costumes for 3 shows per
academic year, and designed costumes for 3 shows
per academic year.
Costum er, Pensacola Opera
Pensacola, FL
I performed the duties of costume rental, fittings,
alterations, dresser and occasionally built special
pieces as needed for the following operas:
Le Nozze di Figaro and La Traviata
2007
Carm en and Lucia DiLammermoor
2006
The Barber of Seville and Madama Butterfly
2005
Tosca and Elixer of Love
2004
The Merry Widow and Turandot
2003
Don Giovanni and Rigoletto
2002
Costum e Designer, McLeod Summ er Playhouse
Carbondale, IL
I designed I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
and coordinated costume rentals for Cats.
2006
Guest Costume Designer, University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
Kiss Me Kate
2006
Head Costumer, Des Moines Metro Opera
Des Moines, IA
I worked as Head Costumer in a repertory setting
Summer 2004
managing the three operas Madama Butterfly,
La Cenerentola, and Ariadne auf Naxos. I
managed the budgeting, purchasing, building,
rental, fitting, and alteration of costumes for all
three productions. I was also in charge of a crew of
three assistants.
Production Experience:
Costum e Designer
The Illusion
LC
2016
The Invitation Game
LC
2016
Sunday in the Park with George
LC
2015
Love and Information
LC
2015
Woody Guthrie’s American Song
CTC
2015
In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)
LC
2014
A Thread in the Dark
LC
2014
Hwy 57
LC
2014
La Dispute
LC
2014
Cabaret
LC
2013
Proof
LC
2013
Arcadia
LC
2013
On the Verge
LC
2013
A Tragedy Like Macbeth
LC
2012
Much Ado About Nothing
LC
2012
The Secret in the Wings
LC
2012
Invited to Tea
LC
2012
Spring Awakening
LC
2011
The Assemblage Point
LC
2011
The Servant of Two Masters
LC
2011
Enchanted April
CTC
2010
I Have Nothing Burning
LC
2010
Antigone
LC
2010
The Good Person of Szechwan
LC
2009
Waiting for Godot
LC
2009
The Rainmaker
CTC
2009
The Odd Couple
CTC
2009
Camille’s Carnival
LC
2009
The Long Christmas Ride Home
SMU
2009
Bus Stop
SMU
2008
Reign
LC
2008
Square Stories
LC
2008
Paperweight
LC
2008
The Last Night of Ballyhoo
LC
2008
The Inspector General
LC
2007
The Boy Who Fell Into a Book
LC
2007
Uncle Vanya
CTC
2007
The Mystery of Irma Vep
CTC
2007
Depth of Field
LC
2007
Hair
LC
2007
Big Love
LC
2006
The Marriage of Bette and Boo
LC
2006
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
MSP
2006
Kiss Me Kate
UWF
2006
Courses Taught at Luther College:
Digital Rendering: This course introduces students to computer-generated
rendering techniques for the theatre. Students will analyze plays and use the
elements and principles of design to develop original design ideas. Photoshop
and Illustrator will then be used to generate digital drawings of the design. Equal
time will be spent on the development of the design concepts and on the digital
rendering techniques.
Art of Illusion: This course is designed to introduce students to the
illusionary arts that are employed in creating theatre. This course will explore the
connection between the designer and the artist/craftsperson. Through field trips,
readings, and experiential lab work students will develop, design, create and
practice the art of illusion found in the world of the theatre.
Design I: Visual Principles: A study of the relationship between the
performer, the elements of art, and the principles of design. Through a wide
variety of hands-on exercises, students will explore how design can enhance the
performer's ability to express thoughts, emotions, and ideas. Areas of study will
include the designer's vocabulary and means of expression; the connection
between design, the performer, and the audience; and methods of articulating
visually to various audiences.
Costum e History and Design: A survey of costume history and design with
an emphasis on how historical clothing design influences costume design for the
performing arts. Coursework will introduce students to the basic principles of
the art and technique of costume design, and execution of a range of techniques
and processes. Application of principles in renderings for specific theatrical,
musical theatre and dance works through extensive hands-on applications.
Production Studio: An experiential collaborative component for the
theatre/dance major. Set within a faculty directed project or production, the
student participates in research, dialogue and the underpinnings of producing
work.
Design II: Scenography: Taught as Independent Study. An exploratory
study of performance design: scenery, costuming, sound, and/or lighting.
Coursework will develop a student's individual approach to design and practical
problem-solving for live performance with an emphasis on the function of
design and aesthetics for the performing arts.
Theatre History II: A study of the development of the modern theatre, its
drama, and its stage crafts, from 1850 through the present, with reading of
numerous representative plays.
Independent Study/ Directed Readings: Patterning and Draping.
Living Lives that Matter: Vocation, Self and Service:
This course is
designed to help students connect their own gifts, talents, and vocation with the
needs of the world. The course begins with an on-campus week of readings and
discussion. The classes will introduce students to the major concepts of
community, service, compassion, social justice, social change, leadership, and
vocation. The second week of the course will be an intensive service experience
in the Twin Cities in order to allow students to address a specific need such as
homelessness. During the last week, students will return to campus for further
readings, discussion, and reflection in order to incorporate their service
experience into an understanding of their own vocation in relation to the needs
they witnessed and addressed. The final week will also introduce students to
opportunities for service in the Decorah community.
Courses Taught at Salisbury University:
Stagecraft: Costum e Construction: An introduction to the workings of a
costume shop with an emphasis on costume construction techniques.
Beginning Stage Makeup: An introduction to the art of designing and
applying different makeup styles for the stage. Emphasis in practical
application.
Costum ing and Theatre Crafts: Through lectures and guided practice,
students develop skills in the principles of construction techniques and theatre
crafts.
Makeup for Stage and Television: Practical survey of techniques in the
application of theatrical makeup for performance on stage as well as television
and film. Recommended for all performers. One hour lecture, one two-hour
laboratory per week and required practical application in productions.
Costum e Design: Emphasis on the concept of costume design as it relates to
character analysis. The student translates the interpretation of character(s)
into functional costume renderings.
Special Topics: Fabric Modification: Practical application of several dying
techniques working with natural and synthetic dyes.
Special Topics: Rendering for Theatre: A team taught course that focuses
on rendering techniques for costume, scenic, and lighting design.
Children’s Theatre: Development of a Children’s Puppet Theatre production
from creating the script to building puppets to performing the production.
Fundamentals of Communication: Foundations of communication theory
and practice relevant to interpersonal and public oral communication. Surveys
the skills necessary to articulate oneself effectively in a variety of communication
settings such as the interpersonal relationship, formal and informal groups, and
public forums.
Grants:
LFA, F11
Received $1000 to bring Anna DeMers to campus as part of an ongoing
collaboration with technology in performance.
Conference Presentations:
USITT:
Design Expo: Costume Designs for Woody Guthrie’s American Song- March 2016
Design Expo: Costume Designs for La Dispute- March 2014
Design Expo: Costumes Designs for The Assemblage Point- March 2013
Design Expo: Digital Costume Designs for Spring Awakening – March 2012
Design Expo: Costume Designs for The Servant of Two Masters – March 2011
Presented with student Matthew Imhoff
Presenter/Moderator, Panel: Designing Costumes for Dance – March 2011
Design Expo: Costume Designs for The Rainmaker- March 2010
Costume Poster Session: Paper as Fabric (Paper Weight)- March 2009
Design Exhibit: Costume Designs from Reign- March 2009
Costume Poster Session: Electroluminescent Costumes- March 2008
Presenter, Panel Discussion: Early Morning Teaching Methods- March 2008
Design Expo: Costume Designs from The Boy Who Fell Into a Book- March 2008
ATHE:
Presenter, Panel Discussion: Theatre and Dance Programs- August 2007
Cam pus W ide Service:
Economics and Business Dept. Estrem Fund Board- LC, SP 2010- present
Interpersonal Violence Board – LC, Fall 2011- present
Campus Life- LC, Fall 2010-Spring 2013
First Year Reader Selection Committee- LC, 2007
Fulton School Curriculum Committee- SU
Fulton Grants Committee- SU
New Student Experience Task Force- SU
University Space Utilization Committee-SU
Search Committee for Associate VP of Student Affairs- SU
Departm ental Service:
Board member, USITT Northern Boundary Regional Section 16Department Head, Visual and Performing Arts Dept- LC 13/14-15/16
Program Chair, Theatre and Dance Programs- LC, 12-13
Search Committee Chair for VPA Admin Asst.-LC
Search Committee for Theatre Director Professor- LC
Search Committee for 3-D Art Professor- LC
Communication Arts Department Assessment Committee- SU
Fulton School Dean’s Advisory Committee- CMAT representative- SU
Advisor to Student Organizations:
SPIN-LC
Ballroom/Swing-LC
Ethnic Beats- LC
Sophanes- SU
Dance Dance Revolution-SU
Crafters Club- SU
M em berships:
Alpha Psi Omega, honorary theatre fraternity
NWMSU
United States Institute of Theater Technology
2001-present
President of SIUC USITT chapter, 2001-2002
USITT Northern Boundary Regional Section
2016
South Eastern Theatre Conference (SETC)
2001- 2006
Opera America
2004-2006
Costume Society of America
2005-present