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David Allen Stoughton Theatrical Design and Education Academic Positions: Illinois Wesleyan University: Bloomington, IL (July 2016 – Present) Assistant Professor/Lighting Designer Responsibilities include teaching classes in lighting and sound design and technology; lighting and sound design for department productions; and mentoring students. Hamilton College: Clinton, NY (July 2008 – July 2016) Production Manager/Resident Designer/Lecturer (2014 – Present) Director of Technical Theatre/Lighting Designer/Lecturer (2008 – 2014) Responsibilities include teaching classes in design, production, and technology; lighting and sound design for department productions; mentoring students; and production management. University of Texas at El Paso: El Paso, Texas (August 2003 – May 2006) Assistant Professor/Lighting & Sound Designer: Responsibilities included teaching three classes per semester; Lighting and Sound design for department productions; Lighting Department Supervision; and Facility Management. Also served as Technical Director and Scene Designer for first year. University of Arkansas: Fayetteville, Arkansas (August 2000 – May 2003) Graduate Design/Technical/Teaching Assistant: Co-taught introduction level lighting class. Instruction of undergraduates in labs, scene studio, and light shop. Performed the duties of Master Electrician and Carpenter. Education: Master of Fine Arts: University of Arkansas: Fayetteville, Arkansas - May 2003 Lighting Design (Secondary emphasis in Scenic Design) Bachelor of Arts: Mount Union College: Alliance, Ohio – May 2000 Major in Theatre (Minors in German and Psychology) Awards, Honors, and Certificates: Sound Technology Certificate: Completed forty-five hours of coursework in sound technology through the Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas. Summer 2010. Faculty Design Fellowship Nomination: Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (2005/2006) Received the region six nomination for Lighting Design (one of eight nominees nationwide). Faculty Design Fellowship Nomination: Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (2003/2004) Received the region six nomination for Lighting Design (one of eight nominees nationwide). 2 ETC® Lighting Design International Sponsorship 2003: One of six graduate lighting design students selected from a nationwide pool of applicants. Full LDI conference scholarship including enrollment in workshops. Scholarly Activity, Lectures, Service, and Publications: Guest Lecture: “Intelligent Fixtures and Programming". Marywood University. Scranton, PA. April 2016. Guest Lecture: “Symbolism, Composition, and Image". Cuyahoga Community College (Sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts through a grant with Case-Western reserve University). Cleveland, OH. October 2015. Proposal Reviewer: Focal Press (Q-Lab 3: Projects for Live Performances & Technical Direction 2013). Panel Speaker: “Practical Creative Teaching: Classroom exercises and projects for generating and improving intuitive student understanding of core design/tech concepts across disciplines." USITT Conference, March 2012. Outside Evaluator: Faculty Promotion Process, Bates College 2011. Panel Speaker: “Crude Language in Ivory Towers: The role of language and attitude in working-class instructors’ classrooms." Working Class Studies Association, June 2009. Presenter: “Photometrics and Instrument Selection”: Discussion of the factors involved in selecting the correct instrument for a specific job. Topics: Instruments, Lamps, Reflectors, Lenses, Throw Distances, Photometrics, and Light Quality/Visual Aesthetic. KCACTF Region VI (Regional Festival 2006) Presenter: “Working in Antiquity”: A discussion on creative ways to effectively utilize newer instrumentation along side older inventories. Topics: Field Continuity, Color Temperature, Gel Remedies, Warm vs. Cool, Mechanical Issues. KCACTF Region VI (State Festival 2004) Publication: “Assassins: Lighting the Shadows of the American Dream”, M.F.A. Thesis University of Arkansas Press, 2003. Courses Taught: Lighting Design: (Illinois Wesleyan University, Hamilton College, UT El Paso) Sound Design: (Illinois Wesleyan University, Hamilton College) Lighting and Sound Technology: (Illinois Wesleyan University, Hamilton College) Live Design & Production I & II: (Hamilton College) Stage Craft: (Hamilton College, UT El Paso) 3 CAD Drafting: (Illinois Wesleyan University, Hamilton College, UT El Paso) Scenic Painting: (UT El Paso) Graduate Seminar/ Advanced Scene Design Studies: (UT El Paso) Introduction to Theatre: (Hamilton College, UT El Paso) Theatre Company & Production: (UT El Paso) University/College and Departmental Service: Hamilton College: Digital Arts Committee (2012 - Present), New Facility Planning Committee (2009 - Present), Faculty Search Committee (2010, 2015), and Environmental Health & Safety Committee (2008-2014). University of Texas at Paso: Faculty Senator (2005-2006), Faculty Senate Alternate (2003-2005), Student Advisor (2003-2006), and Department Web Master (20032006). Professional Affiliations and Service: United States Institute for Theatre Technology: Professional Member (1999-Present). Southwest Theatre Association: Vice Chair of the University Division (2003-2004) and Technical Peer Editor (2003-2005). Professional Work Experience: Theatre Squared: Fayetteville, AR (2012 – Present) Lighting Designer: Fault (Feb. 2016), A Christmas Carol (Dec. 2013), Noises Off (Aug. 2012), Tigers Be Still (Feb. 2012). Michigan Shakespeare Festival: Jackson, MI (Summer 2016 & 2010) Resident Lighting Designer: Romeo & Juliet (June 2010), Comedy of Errors (July 2010), As You Like It (June 2016), Richard II (July 2016), and The Killer Angels (July 2016). Ohio Light Opera: Wooster, OH Lighting Designer: Mlle. Modiste (June 2009), The Mikado (June 2008), Der Vogelhandler (June 2007). Cleveland Museum of Art: Cleveland, OH Lighting Designer: Central Asia & Near East Concert Series Persian Qawwali: Zarbang (Apr. 2008), The Qawwalis of Pakistan: Mehr and Sher Ali (Mar. 2008), Music of Armenia (Feb. 2008). Packard Music Hall: Warren, OH (August 2007 – July 2008) Over Hire Lighting Technician and Light Board Operator: Responsibilities included installation, operation, repair, maintenance, focus, hanging and striking of lighting equipment for events. 4 Grand Stage Company: Chicago, Illinois (January 2007 – May 2007) Over Hire Technician: Responsibilities included installation, operation, repair, maintenance, focus, hanging and striking of lighting equipment for events. Provide consultation with clients on lighting needs, event design, and rental packages. Chicago Spotlight: Chicago, Illinois (February 2007 – May 2007) Over Hire Lighting Technician and Light Board Operator: Responsibilities included installation, operation, focus, hanging, and striking of lighting equipment for events. Livewire Chicago Theatre: Chicago, IL Lighting Designer: The Love of the Nightingale (Apr. 2007), Another Lover (Feb. 2007), No Exit (Oct. 2006). Nebraska Theatre Caravan: Omaha, NE Tour of A Christmas Carol (Oct.-Dec. 2006) Lighting Director: Responsibilities included supervision of the lighting crew for the hang, circuiting, focus, maintenance, cueing, operation, and strike of the lighting plot; as well as advancing the show for twenty-five performances at fifteen venues in fifteen cities across the Midwest. PSAV (Chicago): Des Plaines, Illinois (July 2006 – May 2007) Freelance Lighting Technician/Draftsman: Responsibilities included installation, operation, and striking of lighting equipment for corporate events as well as shop assignments and AutoCAD® drafting. Oklahoma Arts Institute: Lone Wolf, Oklahoma (2006 Summer Program) Technical Assistant: Responsibilities included assisting the Technical Director in the set-up, construction and operation of the Institute’s summer productions and the maintenance and installation of lighting equipment. Stagedoor Manor: Performing Arts Center: Loch Sheldrake, New York Lighting Consultant: (Summer 2006) Activities included an assessment of the stock inventory, distribution and equipment and developing a long range plan for upgrading and acquisition; evaluating and changing the standard rental order for the season; and making suggestion on department performance and protocol. Lighting Designer/Lighting Supervisor: (Summer 2005) Designed lighting for six shows in the Elsie Theatre. Supervised six electricians in the installation, focus, and maintenance of thirty-eight shows in seven spaces during the course of the eleven-week summer season. Mount Union College: Alliance, Ohio (October 1997 – May 2000) Master Electrician/Assistant Shop Supervisor: Responsible for the hang, focus, maintenance and programming of main stage lighting plots. Supervised student crews in the construction and installation of scenic elements. Guthrie Theater: Minneapolis, Minnesota (Summer 1999) Lighting Intern: Duties included those of a stage electrician at The Guthrie Theater and Designer/Master Electrician at The Guthrie Lab for the production of Jack and Jill. 5 Carpenter: Worked as an over-hire carpenter in the Guthrie Scene Shop. Duties included construction and installation of scenic elements. Theatre in the Round: Minneapolis, Minnesota (August 1998) Stage Carpenter/Scenic Painter: The Chalk Garden. Carousel Dinner Theatre: Akron, Ohio (1998-1999) Stage Carpenter Violent Femmes Concert: Alliance, OH (Fall 1998) Spotlight Operator Lighting Consulting: Mt. Markham High School (West Winfield, NY), Players of Utica (Utica, NY), Hamilton College (Clinton, NY), Jamocha’s Coffee House (El Paso, TX), Stagedoor Manor (Loch Sheldrake, NY), Bill Sybert School (El Paso, TX), Mezze Restaurant & Bar (El Paso, TX), Powerhouse Gym (El Paso, TX), Sebring High School (Sebring, OH). Skills and Knowledge: Lighting Design and Technology, Sound Design and Technology, Projection Design and Technology, Technical Direction, Stage Electrics, Carpentry, Rigging, and Software (Vectorworks, Lightwright, Beamwright, Isadora, Q-Lab, Audacity, Sound Forge, Microsoft Office Suite, Dreamweaver, and Adobe Photoshop). Contact Information: [email protected] www.davidstoughton.com