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Van K. Phillips

Résumé

 

 Project Role

  • Theatrical Facilities Programming
  • Architectural Design Coordination
  • Facility Operations Evaluation
  • Architectural Lighting Designer

Education

  • M.F.A. Theatre, University of Texas, 1969.
  • B.F.A. Theatre, Southwestern University, 1967.

Memberships

  • American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC)
  • United Scenic Artists, Local Union 829, New York, Design Director, All Categories (USAA)
  • International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local Union 1 (IATSE)
  • United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT)
  • Organization International Des Scenographers Et Technicians De Theatre (OISTT)

Experience

  • Principal, Jones & Phillips Associates, Inc. 1974-present.
  • Freelance Scenic, Lighting, and Costume Designer, over 60 professional productions in theatre, opera, dance, and television. 1965-present.
  • Purdue University:
    • Professor Emeritus, 2001
    • Full Professor, 1976-2001
    • Director of Design and Technical Theatre - 1974-2001
    • Acting Director of Theatre 1975-76 and 1982-83
  • University of South Florida: Director of Design and Technical Theatre. 1969-1974.
  • Over 250 productions designed for University and College Theatres (as resident or guest artist). 1966-present.

Professional Activities & Awards

  • United States Institute for Theatre Technology Founder's Award, 2000
  • Fellow of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, 1984.
  • Listed in "Who's Who in Theatre Consulting," Theatre Crafts, 1983.
  • Head of the U.S. Scenography Delegation to OISTT, International Congress on Scenography, Prague, 1976.
  • Listed in "Who's Who in Opera," New York Times Publication, 1976.
  • Chair of the Theatre Panel of Indiana Arts Commission, 1975-1979.
  • Commission on the Proposed City Cultural Center and Downtown Mall, Tampa Arts Council, 1973.
  • U.S.I.T.T. Finance Committee, 1978-1999.
  • U.S.I.T.T. Co-chair of Awards, 1988-1999.
  • U.S.I.T.T. Board of Directors, 1974-1984.

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