About
From in Portland, OR
Lives & works in Chico, CA
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Chris is currently the Scenic & Lighting Design Instructor at California State University, Chico.. Before moving to Chico, Chris was the Scenic Design Instructor at The University of Alabama. He received his M.F.A. in Scenic Design from Indiana University and his B.F.A. in Technical Theatre with an emphasis on Scenic Design and Technical Direction from The University of Idaho. Between undergrad and graduate school, Chris worked for five seasons at Flat Rock Playhouse, where he was the Associate Scene Designer and Intern Director. While there, he had the opportunity to work on over 50 productions, design numerous shows, as well as assisting on many more. Some of Chris' favorite designs include The Last Five Years, James and the Giant Peach, Over the River and Through the Woods, and Crimes of the Heart.
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Scene Design Experience:
Little Women - Directed by: Erin Horst, CSU, Chico, 2025
Top Girls - Directed by: Jami Dry Witt Miller, CSU, Chico, 2025
A Christmas Carol- Directed by: Erin Horst, Legacy Stage, 2024
Next to Normal - Directed by: Matthew Teague Miller, CSU, Chico, 2024
The Crucible - Directed by: John Crosthwaite, CSU, Chico, 2024
The Prom - Directed by: Matthew Teague Miller, CSU, Chico, 2024
Stop Kiss - Directed by: Jami Dru Witt Miller, CSU, Chico, 2024
Blithe Spirit - Directed by: John Crosthwaite, CSU, Chico, 2023
Head Over Heels - Directed by: Matthew Teague Miller, CSU, Chico, 2023
The Wizard of Oz - Directed by: Megan Glynn Zollinger, CSU, Chico, 2023
Puffs - Directed by: Erin Horst, CSU, Chico, 2023
Pippin - Directed by: Audrey Siegler, Patel Conservatory, 2023
Head Over Heels - Directed by: Jamie Lynn Gilliam, Patel Conservatory, 2022
The Three Musketeers (Devised Piece) - Directed by: John Crosthwaite, CSU, Chico, 2022
Cabaret- Directed by: Matthew Teague Miller, CSU, Chico, 2022
Legally Blonde - Directed by: Matthew Teague Miller, CSU, Chico, 2022
Romeo and Juliet - Directed by: Jami Dru Witt Miller, CSU, Chico, 2022
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical - Directed by: Khalia Davis, CSU, Chico, 2021
The Wolves - Directed by: Erin Horst, CSU, Chico, 2021
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr. - Directed by: Audrey Siegler, Patel Conservatory, 2021
Mamma Mia! - Directed by: Matthew Belopavlovich, Patel Conservatory, 2021
Spring Awakening - Directed by: Stacy Alley, The University of Alabama, 2021
Shooting Star - Directed by: Seth Panitch, The University of Alabama, 2020
Crazy for You - Directed by: Ansley Valentine & DJ Gray, Indiana University, 2020
Hamlet- Directed by: Jonathan Michaelson, Indiana University, 2019
Water by the Spoonful - Directed by: Rachel Nicole Pierce, Indiana University, 2019
The Goat or, Who is Sylvia? - Directed by: Murray McGibbon, Indiana University, 2018
The Heiress - Directed by: Dale McFadden, Indiana University, 2018
Nice Nails - Directed by: Jonathan Michaelson, Indiana University, 2018
Little Shop of Horrors- Directed by: Dave Hart, Flat Rock Playhouse MainStage, 2017
You're A Good Man Charlie Brown - Directed by: Charlie Johnson, Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown, 2017
The Dixie Swimclub - Directed by: Michael Kostroff, Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage, 2017
A Tuna Christmas - Directed by: Paige Posey, Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage, 2017
Willy Wonka Jr. - Directed by: Dave Hart, Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage, 2017
Beehive: the 60's Musical - Directed by: Lisa K. Bryant, Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage, 2016
Affections of May - Directed by: Paige Posey, Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage, 2016
James & the Giant Peach Jr. - Directed by: Dave Hart, Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown, 2016
Pump Boys & Dinettes - Directed by: Jason Edwards, Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage, 2015
Crimes of the Heart - Directed by: J.J. Ruscella, Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown, 2015
Over the River & Through the Woods - Directed by: Scott Treadway, Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown, 2015
The Wizard of Oz - Directed by: Dave Hart, Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown, 2015
Boeing Boeing - Directed by: Amy Jones, Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown, 2014
The Last Five Years - Directed by: Vincent Marini, Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown, 2014
Charlotte's Web - Directed by: Dave Hart, Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown, 2014
Urinetown - Directed by: Riverdale High School, RIverdale High School, 2014
Disney's Mulan Jr. - Directed by: Dave Hart, Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown, 2013
Footloose - Directed by: John Monteverde, Riverdale High School, 2013
The Winter's Tale - Directed by: Chris DuVal, University of Idaho, 2011
The GoodPerson of Szechwan - Directed by: David Lee-Painter, University of Idaho, 2011
The Shape of Things - Directed by: Nancy Lee-Painter, Lewis Clark State College, 2010
Ernestine Shuswap gets her Trout - Directed by: David Lee-Painter, University of Idaho, 2010
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Education:
Indiana University - MFA in Scenic Design, Graduated 2020
University of Idaho - BFA in Scenic Design/ Technical Direction, Graduated 2011