Mark Reaney (913) 864-2690 (913) 864-5251 fax mreaney@kuhub.cc.ku.edu /~ievr/reaney.html EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 1981-84 M.F.A., Scene design, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 1977-81 B.A., Theatre Arts, St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS 1991- Director, Institute for the Exploration of Virtual Realities, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 1991- Associate Professor, Department of Theatre and Film, University Theatre, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 1987-91 Assistant Professor, Department of Theatre and Film, University Theatre, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 1988 Summer, Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Theatre, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas 1984-87 Assistant Professor, Department of Theatre, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma 1982-84 Teaching Assistant, Resident Sound Designer, Department of Theatre and Drama, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE 1995 Member of the Consulting Board, AVR Corporation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 1984-87 Freelance Scenic Artist, Theatre Tulsa, City of Tulsa Parks and Recreation, Tulsa Arts and Humanities Council, Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Tulsa, Tulsa Oklahoma. 1982 Property construction for the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1978-81 Staff Technician, Benedicta Arts Center, St. Joseph, Minnesota. Duties included lighting design, electrician, control board operation, carpentry and stage management. HONORS AND GRANTS 1999 Received the Leverhulme Fellowship from the University of Kent at Canterbury to work on the VR/Theatre production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. 1999 Received a Faculty Research Grant from the University of Kansas to work on the research project, "A Networked Virtual Theatre Production". 1997 Recipient of the Kimbell Faculty Enrichment Fund to explore web-based theatre forms 1997 Recipient of the Quest For The Best award for computer-aided classroom instruction. 1996 Recipient of the American College Theatre Festival Award of Merit for Technical Innovation. 1996 Received a Faculty Research Grant from the University of Kansas to work on the research project, "Virtual Reality Interfaces for Theatre Audiences". 1996 Recipient of the Kimbell Faculty Enrichment Fund grant to travel to the New England Theatre Conference and to aquire virtual reality equipment. 1995 Recipient of the USITT New Initiatives Fund in support of the production of Wings. 1995 Selected to seve as an "Alpha World" creator and beta testor by the Virtus Corporation of Cary, North Carolina 1995 Recipient of the Kimbell Faculty Enrichment Fund grant for continuing work in virtual reality scenographic mediums. 1995 Recipient of the Lawrence Art Commision Award for the production of THE ADDING MACHINE. 1994 Recipient of the Consortium of College and University Media Centers Research Award for the project "Virtual Reality in Art and Design Curriculum". 1994 Awarded sabbatical leave from the University of Kansas to work on the research project, "Virtual Reality Technology as Scenographic Medium". 1994 Received a Faculty Research Grant from the University of Kansas to work on the research project, "Virtual Reality Technology as Scenographic Medium". 1994 Recipient of the Kimbell Faculty Enrichment Fund grant for continuing work in virtual reality in scenography. 1993 Received a Faculty Research Grant from the University of Kansas to work on the research project, "Large Scale Virtual Reality Interface as Design Tool and Performance Medium". 1993 Recipient of the Edward F. Kook / United States Institute of Theatre Technology Endowment Grant for the research project "Large Scale Virtual Reality Interface as Design Tool and Performance Medium". 1993 Exhibit of designs for original computer equipment,"Scenic Visualization Using "Virtual Reality"" selected by national juried competition for inclusion in the United States Institute of Theatre Technology's Forth Biennial Technical Exhibition. 1992 Recipient of the Kimbell Faculty Enrichment Fund grant for continuing work in computer visualization in scenography. 1992 Received a Faculty Research Grant from the University of Kansas to work on the research project, "Scenographic Visualization using Virtual Reality". 1991 Selected in a national search by Apple Computer Inc. as an "Apple Success Story" for the use of computers in higher education. 1991 Recipient of the Kimbell Faculty Enrichment Fund grant for continuing work in computer visualization in scenography. 1990 Designs for a production of CABARET selected by international juried competition for inclusion in the prestigious Ninth International Exposition of Stage and Costume Design held in the Gallery of Contemporary Pastic Arts in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia. 1990 Received a Faculty Research Grant from the University of Kansas to work on the research project, " Color Computer Graphics for the Theatrical Designer" 1990 Designs for a production of Macbeth selected for inclusion in the Region V South American College Theatre Festival in St. Louis, Missouri. 1988 Received a New Faculty Research Grant from the University of Kansas to work on the research project, "Computer Aided Design for the Theatrical Designer." 1987 Designs for a production of TRANSLATIONS selected by national juried competition for inclusion in the United States Institute of Theatre Technology's prestigious Biennial Scenographic Exposition. The exposition opened in Anaheim, California before going on a two- year international tour. 1985 Award of Merit for designs for WHAT I DID LAST SUMMER at the American College Theatre Festival in Washington, D.C. COURSES TAUGHT: AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS: Scenography I, Scenography II, Scenography III, Scenography IV, Scenography V, Computer-Aided Design, Design for the Camera, Beginning Scene Design for Theatre, Fim and Video Scenographic Techniques, Lighting Design Forum, Fundamentals of Lighting, Advanced Lighting Design, Design Presentation Techniques, Scene Painting Techniques I, Scene Painting Techniques II, History of Costume, MFA Production Seminar Beginning Lighting Design for Theatre, Film and Video, Scenic Design Forum, History of Period Styles I, History of Period Styles II, Practicum I, II, III, IV, Directed Study AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA: Theories of Production, Scene Design, Lighting Design, Stage Costuming, History of Costume, Production Ensemble, Scene Painting, Sound Design, Fundamentals of Drawing AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN: "Stage Sound" M.F.A. EXAMINATION COMMITTEE CHAIR: Michael Reese, 1993 Trisha Farnsworth, 1991 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 1995-Elected Chair, USITT Heart of America Section 1991-93 Elected "Vice Chair - Membership""for the USITT Heart of America Section 1982- Member of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology 1982-84 Member of the USITT Northern Section 1985- Member of the USITT Heart of America Section 1982-85 Member of the American Theatre Association OTHER RELEVANT ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE 1984-87, 90, 93-97 Attended national conferences of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology. 1984- Attended section meetings and workshops held by the Northern and Heartland Sections of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology. 1984 Attended the National Conference of the American Theatre Association. ARTISTIC PRODUCTS SCENIC DESIGN 1999 Scenic Designer, MACHINAL, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1999 Scenic Designer, THREE TALL WOMEN, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1999 Scenic Designer, HIDDEN: A GENDER, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas 1998 Scenic Designer, MIRROR, MIRROR, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1998 Scenic Designer, SACAJAWEA , Seem-To-Be Players, Lawrence, Kansas. 1998 Scenic Designer, TESLA ELECTRIC, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1998 Scenic Designer, RELIABLE JUNK, Seem-To-Be Players, Lawrence, Kansas. 1997 Scenic Designer, THE MANDRAKE, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1997 Scenic Designer, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1997 Scenic Designer, THE SEVEN VOYAGES OF SINBAD , Seem-To-Be Players, Lawrence, Kansas. 1996 Scenic Designer, MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1996 Scenic Designer, WINGS A VIRTUAL REALITY PROJECT, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1996 Scenic Designer, THE ADDING MACHNE, Cameron University Theatre, Laton, Oklahoma. 1996 Scenic Designer, JUST SO STORIES, Seem-To-Be Players, Lawrence, Kansas. 1996 Scenic Designer, TO THE LAST DROP, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1995 Scenic Designer, TWELFTH NIGHT, Kansas Summer Shakespeare Theatre,Lawrence, Kansas. 1995 Scenic Designer, THE ADDING MACHNE: A VIRTUAL REALITY PROJECT, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1994 Scenic Designer, RED BLOOD AND HIGH PURPOSE, Kansas Health Commission,Topeka, Kansas. 1994 Scenic Designer, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Kansas Summer Shakespeare Theatre,Lawrence, Kansas. 1994 Scenic Designer, ALL MY SONS, Lawrence Community Theatre,Lawrence, Kansas. 1994 Scenic Designer, GRAPES OF WRATH, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1993 Scenic Designer, ASSASSINS, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1993 Scenic Designer, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1993 Scenic Designer, LAUNDRY AND BOUBON, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1993 Scenic Designer, LONE STAR, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1992 Scenic Designer, THIRTEEN CLOCKS, Kansas Theatre for Young People, Lawrence, Kansas. 1991 Scenic Designer, SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1990 Scenic Designer, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1990 Scenic Designer, PYGMALION, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1989 Set Dresser, TAMING OF THE SHREW, KS2T Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1989 Scenic Designer, CABARET, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1988 Scenic Designer, BILOXI BLUES, ESU Summer Theatre, Emporia, Kansas. 1988 Scenic Designer, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; ESU Summer Theatre, Emporia, Kansas. 1988 Scenic Designer, DAUGHTERS, ESU Summer Theatre, Emporia, Kansas. 1988 Scenic Designer, LEADER OF THE PACK, ESU Summer Theatre, Emporia, Kansas. 1987 Scenic Designer, AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS, University Theatre,Lawrence, Kansas. 1987 Scenic Designer, MAN OF LAMANCHA, The Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1987Scenic Designer, LITTLE FOOTSTEPS, Theatre Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1987 Scenic Designer, SEASCAPE, University of Tulsa, Theatre II, Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1987 Scenic Designer, SWEENEY TODD, University of Tulsa, Chapman Theatre, Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1986 Scenic Designer, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, University of Tulsa, Theatre II, Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1986 Scenic Designer, TRANSLATIONS, University of Tulsa, Chapman Theatre,Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1986 Scenic Designer, PATIENCE, The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1986 Scenic Designer, 1776, University of Tulsa, Chapman Theatre, Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1986 Scenic Designer, THE TEMPEST, University of Tulsa, Theatre II, Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1985 Scenic Designer, FIFTH OF JULY, University of Tulsa, Chapman Theatre,Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1985 Scenic Designer, THE DIVINERS, University of Tulsa, Chapman Theatre,Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1985 Scenic Designer, H.M.S. PINAFORE, The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Tulsa,Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1985 Scenic Designer, THE TOYSHOP, University of Tulsa Opera, Theatre II,Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1985 Scenic Designer, LITTLE MARY SUNSHINE, University of Tulsa, Chapman Theatre,Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1984 Scenic Designer, WHAT I DID LAST SUMMER, University of Tulsa,Chapman Theatre Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1984 Scenic Designer, MARY, MARY, Tibbits Summer Theatre, Coldwater, Michigan. 1984 Scenic Designer, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Tibbits Summer Theatre, Coldwater, Michigan. 1984 Scenic Designer, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, Tibbits Summer Theatre,Coldwater, Michigan. 1984 Scenic Designer, RUDIGORE, Tibbits Summer Theatre, Coldwater, Michigan. 1984 Scenic Designer, HEDDA GABLER, University Theatre, Ronald Mitchell Theatre, Madison, Wisconsin. 1983 Scenic Designer, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Canterbury Theatre,Michigan City, Indiana. 1983 Scenic Designer, TINTYPES, Canterbury Theatre, Michigan City, Indiana. 1983 Scenic Designer, THE BOYFRIEND, Canterbury Theatre, Michigan City, Indiana. 1983 Scenic Designer, THE ME NOBODY KNOWS, University of Wisconsin Creative Dramatics, Music Hall, Madison, Wisconsin. 1982 Scenic Designer, OLIVER!, Canterbury Theatre, Michigan City, Indiana. 1982 Scenic Designer, AH, WILDERNESS, Canterbury Theatre, Michigan City, Indiana. 1982 Scenic Designer, Premier Production of Eugene O'Neill's THE CALMS OF CAPRICORN, Hemsley Theatre, Madison, Wisconsin. 1981 Scenic Designer, THE MIKADO, The Quite Light Opera Company,St. Cloud, Minnesota. 1981 Scenic Designer, BLITHE SPIRIT, Forum Theatre, Benedicta Arts Center,St. Joseph, Minnesota. 1980 Scenic Designer, H.M.S. PINAFORE, The Quite Light Opera Company,St. Cloud, Minnesota. 1980 Scenic Designer, AN EVENING OF ONE ACT PLAYS, JT Dinner Theatre, St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota. LIGHTING DESIGN 1998 Lighting Designer, OKLAHOMA!, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1998 Lighting Designer, RELIABLE JUNK, Seem-To-Be Players, Lawrence, Kansas. 1997 Lighting Designer, THE MANDRAKE, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1996 Lighting Designer, WINGS A VIRTUAL REALITY PROJECT, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1996 Lighting Designer, TO THE LAST DROP, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1995 Lighting Designer, THE BUTTERFLY, Kansas Theatre for Young People,Lawrence, Kansas. 1995 Lighting Designer, TWELFTH NIGHT, Kansas Summer Shakespeare Theatre,Lawrence, Kansas. 1995 Lighting Designer, THE ADDING MACHNE: A VIRTUAL REALITY PROJECT, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1994 Lighting Designer, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Kansas Summer Shakespeare Theatre,Lawrence, Kansas. 1994 Lighting Designer, GRAPES OF WRATH, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1993 Lighting Designer, ASSASSINS, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1993 Lighting Designer Designer, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, University Theatre,Lawrence, Kansas. 1992 Lighting Designer, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Lawrence Community Theatre,Lawrence, Kansas. 1992 Lighting Designer, ROMEO AND JULIET, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1991 Lighting Designer, SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1991 Lighting Designer, ALUMS COME HOME, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1990 Lighting Designer, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1990 Lighting Designer, THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM, Kansas Summer Theatre,Lawrence, Kansas. 1990 Lighting Designer, PYGMALION, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1989 Lighting Designer, MACBETH, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1989 Lighting Designer, CABARET, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1988 Lighting Designer, HARVEY, The Liberty Hall Players, Lawrence, Kansas. 1988 Lighting Designer, THE RETURN OF THE SWALLOW, University Theatre,Lawrence, Kansas. 1988 Lighting Designer, BILOXI BLUES, ESU Summer Theatre, Emporia, Kansas. 1988 Lighting Designer, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ESU Summer Theatre, Emporia, Kansas. 1987 Lighting Designer, AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1986 Lighting Designer, ZOO STORY, University of Tulsa, Chapman Theatre,Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1986 Lighting Designer, HELLO OUT THERE, University of Tulsa, Chapman Theatre, Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1984 Lighting Designer, THE PHYSICISTS, University of Tulsa, Theatre II, Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1983 Lighting Designer, HARVEY, Canterbury Theatre, Michigan City, Indiana. 1982 Lighting Designer, AH, WILDERNESS, Canterbury Theatre, Michigan City, Indiana. 1982 Lighting Designer, PIRATES OF PENZANCE, Canterbury Theatre, Michigan City, Indiana. 1982 Lighting Designer, TWELFTH NIGHT, Canterbury Theatre, Michigan City, Indiana. 1982 Lighting Designer, ON THE TOWN, Canterbury Theatre, Michigan City, Indiana. 1981 Lighting Designer, THE MIKADO, The Quite Light Opera Company,St. Cloud, Minnesota. 1981 Lighting Designer, COUNT BASIE AND ORCHESTRA, Benedicta Arts Center,St. Joseph, Minnesota. 1981 Lighting Designer, LOOK HOMEWARD ANGEL, Forum Theatre, Benedicta Arts Center, St. Joseph, Minnesota. 1980 Lighting Designer, H.M.S. PINAFORE, The Quite Light Opera Company,St. Cloud, Minnesota. 1980 Lighting Designer, RIMERS OF ELDRIDGE, Forum Theatre, Benedicta Arts Center,St. Joseph, Minnesota. 1980 Lighting Designer, AN EVENING OF ONE ACT PLAYS, JT Dinner Theatre,St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota. 1979 Lighting Designer, MICHAEL JOHNSON IN CONCERT, Benedicta Arts Center,St. Joseph, Minnesota. 1979 Lighting Designer, JERICO HARP IN CONCERT, Benedicta Arts Center,St. Joseph, Minnesota. COSTUME DESIGN 1999 Costume Designer, THREE TALL WOMEN, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1998 Costume Designer, MIRROR, MIRROR, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1998 Costume Designer, TESLA ELECTRIC, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1997 Costume Designer, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1996 Costume Designer, WINGS A VIRTUAL REALITY PROJECT, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1995 Costume Designer, THE ADDING MACHNE: A VIRTUAL REALITY PROJECT, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1991 Costume Designer, THIRTEEN CLOCKS, Kansas Theatre for Young People, Lawrence, Kansas. 1991 Costume Designer, A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHT DREAM, KS2T Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1991 Costume Designer, TOBACCO ROAD, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1989 Costume Designer, MACBETH, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1989 Costume Designer, TAMING OF THE SHREW, KS2T Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1988 Costume Designer, CAROUSEL, University Theatre, Lawrence, Kansas. 1986 Costume Designer, THE TEMPEST, University of Tulsa, Theatre II, Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1981Costume Designer, A SHOT IN THE DARK, The County Stearns Players,St. Cloud, Minnesota. SOUND DESIGN 1984 Sound Designer, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, University Theatre, Union Theatre, Madison Wisconsin. 1984 Sound Designer, SNOOPY, University of Wisconsin Creative Dramatics,Hemsley Theatre, Madison, Wisconsin. 1983 Sound Designer, THE MERRY WIDOW, University Theatre, Union Theatre,Madison, Wisconsin. 1983 Sound Designer, BLITHE SPIRIT, University Theatre, Ronald Mitchell Theatre,Madison Wisconsin. 1982 Sound Designer, Premier Production of Eugene O'Neill's THE CALMS OF CAPRICORN, Hemsley Theatre, Madison Wisconsin. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR 1983 Technical Director, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Canterbury Theatre, Michigan City, Indiana. 1983 Technical Director, TINTYPES, Canterbury Theatre, Michigan City, Indiana. 1983 Technical Director, THE BOYFRIEND, Canterbury Theatre, Michigan City, Indiana. 1983 Technical Director, HARVEY, Canterbury Theatre, Michigan City, Indiana. 1982 Technical Director, AH, WILDERNESS, Canterbury Theatre, Michigan City, Indiana. 1981Technical Director, THE SHADOW BOX, Forum Theatre, Benedicta Arts Center,St. Joseph, Minnesota. DESIGN ASSISTANT 1984 Assistant to designer John Ezell, MAGNIFICENT YANKEE, Missouri Repertory,Kansas City,Missouri. 1983 Assistant to designer John Ezell, A CROWN OF THORNS, Missouri Repertory,Kansas City,Missouri. 1983 Assistant to designer John Ezell, THE SHOW OFF, Asolo Theatre, Sarasota, Florida. 1983 Assistant to designer John Ezell, AS YOU LIKE IT, Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival, Cleveland, Ohio. 1983 Assistant to designer John Ezell, PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival, Cleveland, Ohio. 1982 Assistant to designer John Ezell, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Missouri Repertory,Kansas City,Missouri. PERFORMANCE 1980 Dancer, Chorus Member, PIPPIN, Forum Theatre, Benedicta Arts Center,St. Joseph, Minnesota. 1980 Boss, TROUBLE IN THE WORKS, JT Dinner Theatre, St. John's University,Collegeville, Minnesota. 1979 Birdboot, THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND, Forum Theatre, Benedicta Arts Center,St. Joseph, Minnesota. 1978 Panaurov, THREE YEARS, Studio Theatre, Benedicta Arts Center,St. Joseph, Minnesota. 1978 Ensemble, KILLING GAME, Forum Theatre, Benedicta Arts Center, St. Joseph Minnesota. PUBLICATIONS 1994 "Hacking for the Trip." In Garage Virtual Reality, Jacobson, Linda, et al. (SAMS Publishing, New York, NY) pp. 250-270, Also photographs, pp. 88, 94, 200L-200P. 1993"Scenic Visualization Using Virtual Reality" in 4th Biennial Theatre Technology Exhibit, ed. Sammler, Ben (USITT Publications, New York, NY) pp. 26-30 ARTICLES 1999 "Virtual Reality and the Theatre: Immersion in Virtual Worlds", Digital Creativity, 1999, Vol. 10, No.3, pp. 183-188. 1998 "Virtual Reality Sprouts Wings", Theatre Design and Technology, In press. 1996 "Virtual Scenography: The Actor, Audience, Computer Interface", Theatre Design and Technology, Winter, Vol. 32, No.1, pp. 36-43. 1995 "Virtual Reality on Stage", VR World, May/June, 1995, Vol. III, No.3, pp. 28-31. 1993 "A kepzeleti, virtualis valosag szinhaza", Szinhaztechnikai Forun, December, Republic of Hungary, pp. 47-49. 1992 "The Theatre of Virtual Reality", Theatre Design and Technology, Vol. XXIX, No.2, pp. 29-32. 1991 "Im Kessel der Gefuhle, Psychologies Licht fur Shakespeares Macbeth"Design & Licht, September,1991 Federal Republic of Germany, pp.12, 13. 1990 "Two Low Cost Alternatives to Effects Machines" Theatre Crafts, October 1990, p 98. 1990 "Three-Dimensional Designing" Theatre Design and Technology, Vol. XXVI,No.4, pp. 41-46. 1988 "Computer Graphics: New Techniques in Design Presentation." Theatre Design and Technology, Vol. XXV, No. 2, pp. 23-27 REVIEWS 1989 Software review, "Generic CADD", "IN-CAD", "MacDraw II", "MiniCad+", "SoundEdit", "Studio/8", "Swivel 3-D", Directory of Software for Technical Theatre, supplement #2, ed. Patrick M. Finelli et al. (New York: USITT Publications) 1989 Software review, "Mac 3-D", "MacPerspective", "MacPlots II", "PageMaker", "SuperPaint", "ThunderScan", "Microsoft Word", "Word Perfect", Directory of Software for Technical Theatre, supplement #1, ed. Patrick M. Finelli et al. (New York: USITT Publications) WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATION 1998 Invited Speaker: "New Media in the Performing Arts" California Institute of the Arts, Los Angeles, Calafornia. 1998 Presented: "Virtual Reality Theatre: An Update" at the annual national conference of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology in Long Beach, California. 1998 Led a workshop: "Virtual Reality in Performance: Tesla Electric" at the Region V American College Theatre Festival in Overland park, Kansas. 1997 Invited Speaker: "CyberScenography: A New Audience Intereface" for the annual national conference of The Asssociation of Theatre in Higher Education, Chicago, Illinois. 1997 Panel: "Project 2000" at the annual national conference of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1996 Invited Speaker: "Virtual Theatre" for Festival III: Science, Technology and the 21st Century, Cameron University, Lawton, Oklahoma. 1996 Presented: "Virtual Theatre" and sat on two VIP faculty panels at the New England Theatre Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. 1996 Invited Speaker: "Virtual Reality in Education" for the Consortium of College and University Media Centers Annual Conference in Kansas City, Kansas 1996 Presented: "Virtual Reality in Performance: The Adding Machine" at the annual national conference of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology in Fort Worth, Texas. 1996 Led a workshop: "Computer Generated Lighting Story Boards" at the Region V American College Theatre Festival in St. Louis, Missouri. 1994 Presented: "Virtual Theatre" at the Theatre Technology Symposium,Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Kansas. 1994 Presented: "Virtual Reality in Scenic Design" at the annual national conference of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology in Nashville, Tennesee. 1994 Led a workshop: "Computer Aided Rendering" at the Region V American College Theatre Festival in Overland Park, Kansas. 1993 Presented: "Virtual Reality Scenic Design" at the "Theatre and Film - In House Conference", Lawrence Kansas. 1993 Led a workshop: "Scenic Visualization Through Virtual Reality" at the Region V American College Theatre Festival in Minneapolis Minnesota. 1992 Led a workshop: "Computer Aided Design for Scenographers" at the Region V American College Theatre Festival in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 1990 Presented original software "HyperCue" as part of a panel titled "Hyperactive Problem Solving - Solutions with Hypercard" at the annual national conference of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1990 Presented several artworks as a participant on the panel titled "The Computer and the Artist; Friends or Foes?" at the annual national conference of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1988 Led a workshop: "Computer Design Graphics" for the Region V South, American College Theatre Festival in Lawrence, Kansas. RESEARCH IN PROGRESS Current exploring the use of new media in theatrical production, particularly virtual reality technologies, sponsered by the Virtus Corporation, Artifice Inc., Virtual i-o and AVR Inc. SERVICES Department of Theatre and Film: Chair of Curriculum Committee (96). Member of Curriculum Committee (89- 93, 95-97). Member of Production Committee (93-94, 97-). Member of Equipment Committee (89-). Member of Workshop Committe for Alums Come Home (90). Established computer design facilities and curriculum within the scenography program (88). Liaison between the department and University Placement Office (87-). Member of Stage Manager Search Committee (88). Scenery coordinator for the First and Second Annual Buddy Award Presentations (88-89). University: Member of the ASTUTE Advisory Board (93 -). Member of University Academic Computing Committee (92-95). Member of Lied Center Stage Manager Search Committee (92). Guest speaker, Greater University Fund Advisory Board (89). Scenic Designer and Scenic Artist for the Campaign Kansas kickoff celebration in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre (88). Community: Guest speaker, Next Generation Club, Lawrence, Kansas(98). Guest speaker, Rotary Club, Lawrence, Kansas(96). Guest speaker, Inservice Staff Development, Kansas City Magnet School of Visual and Performing Arts, Kansas City, Missouri (95). Consultant to the Kansas City Middle School of the Arts on virtual reality technology applications in theatre design (94). Coordinated computer labs and workshops for the annual national conference of theUnited States Institute of Theatre Technology in Witchita Kansas. (93) Guest speaker, Inservice Staff Development, Kansas City Magnet School of Visual and Performing Arts, Kansas City, Missouri (90). Consultant to University of University of Missouri-Kansas City on computer use in theatre design (89). Guest speaker, First Nighters Club, Lawrence Kansas (89, 92). Consultant to University of Nebraska on computer use in theatre design (89). Consultant to University of University of Missouri-Columbia on computer use in theatre design (89). Consultant to Webster University on computer use in theatre design (89). Active member and of Friends of the Theatre, Lawrence KS (88-). Active member and supporter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society East Kansas Chapter (87-). Technical advisor to Union High School theatre program, Tulsa, Oklahoma (84-87). Technical advisor to Casia Hall High School theatre, Tulsa, Oklahoma (84-87).