Faculty

David Dwyer

Associate Professor of Theatre; Technical Director

David Dwyer
Education

  • M.F.A. Production Design, Michigan State University, 1999
  • B.A. Theatre, Marietta College, 1993
  • Oral Communication Certificate with Distinction, 1993

Courses

  • Theatre: Technical Theatre, Scenic and Lighting Design, Scene Painting

Teaching Positions & Professional Experience

  • Member of Southern Virginia University faculty from 2003–11, 2024
  • Associate Professor, Niagara University, 2011–24
  • Assistant Professor, Santa Fe College, 1999–2003
  • Adjunct Faculty, Lansing Community College, 1999
  • Graduate Assistant, Michigan State University, 1996–99

Scholarship & Creative Work

  • Over 250 realized film and stage productions
  • Produced scenic designs for the Smithsonian, The Irish Classical Theatre, The Lancaster Opera House, The Mountain Playhouse, and more
  • Journey scenic artist for Paranormal Activity 7, Cabrini, Harlem Season 2, Miranda’s Victim, and American Horror Story Season 10
  • Presenter, “Designing and Building Scenery on a Limited Budget,” and “Lighting the Stage: All You Need to Know to Make Your Shows Beautiful” workshops, The New York State Theatre Education Association Annual Student Conference, 2013
  • Presenter, “Computer Projected Scenery at the United States Institute for Theatre Technology Annual Conference and Stage Expo,” 2001
  • Presenter, Recruiting New Technical Directors at the United States Institute for Theatre Technology Annual Conference and Stage Expo, 2000

Awards, Leadership & Service

  • Director, The Hill Cumorah Pageant, 2017–21
  • Achievement Award for the Scenic Design of “Dancing at Lughnasa,” 2006
  • Awarded the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Meritorious
  • Awarded the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Certificate of Merit for “Loose Ends”
  • Nominated for several awards, including the ARTIE Award for Best Scenic Design, New Hampshire Professional Theatre Award, and the Metrolina Theatre Association Award for Outstanding Scenic Design

Memberships

  • Member, United Scenic Artists Local 829
  • Member, United States Institute for Theatre Technology
  • Honorary Member, Alpha Psi Omega, National Dramatic Arts