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Jameson Gresens

Production design professor

Education

  • M.F.A., theatre, University of Memphis
  • B.A., theatre, College of Charleston

Credentials

  • Professor of production design, Fall 2023–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  • Assistant professor, 2022–23, University of Central Missouri
    Taught all lighting and sound related courses, as well as courses on script analysis and design fundamentals. Served as faculty mentor for all student lighting/sound/projections designers and technicians. Designed lighting and/or sound for at least one production per academic year. Served as a technical advisor for capstone projects.
  • Lighting designer, 2022, Tibbits Opera House
    Designed lighting for four seasonal productions. Advised and assisted Production Electrician in the setup and maintenance of lighting and video equipment. Served as mentor for Children's Season Lighting Designer.
  • Professor of theatre, 2020–22, Florida Southwestern State College, Fort Myers, FL
    Developed and taught courses in technical theatre and design. Design lighting, scenery, sound, and projections for one mainstage production each semester. Serve as technical director and shop supervisor.
  • Graduate assistant, 2017–20, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
    Instructing and working alongside undergraduate lab students to facilitate all production needs regarding lighting, audio, and video equipment. Running lab orientation sessions to instruct undergraduate students in proper safety procedures.
  • Head electrician, 2018, Adirondack Theatre Festival
    Supervised the setup, implementation, and repairs of all lighting equipment for four summer productions. Oversaw the implementation of the seasonal lighting budget. Serve as on-call technician for all performances and events.
  • Electrician, 2016–17, Atmosphere, Silver Spring, MD
  • Graduate assistant, 2015–17, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
    Maintained lighting, audio, and technical equipment for Building XX and Building J Studio Spaces. Facilitated technical needs and designs for events, dance concerts, etc. as needed.
  • Lighting and sound designer and teaching intern, 2014–15, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH
    Designed lighting and sound for all mainstage shows and dance concerts, and overseeing student crews and workers. Assisted in instructing Stagecraft during the Fall term, shadowing professors, and developing and instructing a stage lighting course during the Winter Term.
  • Lighting designer, 2014, Stagedoor Manor, Loch Sheldrake, NY
    Designed lighting for six summer shows in the Forum Theatre, as well as assisting other designers as an electrician, and assisting in scenic painting and carpentry.
  • Lighting designer, 2013–14, C-R Productions
    Designed and oversaw production of Lighting for two professional productions and three children's productions during the 2013–14 season. Assisted with carpentry and other technical aspects as needed.
  • Scenic intern, 2013, Utah Festival Opera, Logan, UT