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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