Faculty
David Dwyer
Associate Professor of Theatre; Theatre Program Coordinator; Technical Director
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