Shawn Paul Evans
Evans teaches courses on the fundamentals of theater, stage management, digital production, lighting and dance production. He has researched theater technology, including automation and motion control.
Education
- M.F.A., Scenic Design - University of Virginia, 1991
- B.A., English - Virginia Military Institute, 1988
Research
Current research in theater technology including: automation and motion control, video projection and multimedia performance, and computer design rendering and animation. My research includes the study of stage and production management for educational theaters. I am researching Swedish theater and its technological and cultural influences on current theater practice. I work as a theater consultant for new and removed theaters.
Teaching
- THTR 131 Fundamentals of Theater Art I
- THTR 209 University Theater II: Stage Management
- THTR 251 Introduction to Theatrical Design
- THTR 253 Digital Production
- THTR 336 Lighting Design
- THTR 395 Dramaturgy and Production Seminar
- THTR 423 Directed Individual Project
- DANC 111 Dance Production
Design Work
Recent Production Work at Washington and Lee
- Scenic Design: The Secret Garden, One Acts 09, The Apotheosis of Vaclav Drda, Play It Again, Sam, Student Showcase 08, Othello
- Lighting Design: The Apotheosis of Vaclav Drda, Student Showcase 08, One Acts 08, Little Shop of Horrors, Dance Concert 08, Father Frances, Student Showcase 07, Othello
- Technical Direction: Play It Again, Sam, Student Showcase 08, One Acts 08, Little Shop of Horrors, Dance Concert 08, Father Frances, Student Showcase 07, Othello
- Production Management: Dance Concert 09
Recent Production Work Out and About
- Lighting design for “Seeing Purple”, Randolph College
- Lighting Design for “Homeland”, Lied Center for the Performing Arts
- Scenic Design for “City of Angels”, Heritage Repertory Theater
Memberships and Affiliations
- Member of United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) 1988-Present.
- Member of Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) 1988-Present.
Recent Presentations
- Presented at the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) in March 2009 at the Cincinnati Conference. Title: Waste Management and the EPA
- Presented at the Southeastern Theater Conference (SETC) in March 2009 at the Birmingham Conference. Title: New Technology for Stage Managers.
- Presented at the Southeastern Theater Conference (SETC) in March 2009 at the Birmingham Conference. Title: New Technology for Stage Managers.
- Presented at the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) in March 2008 at the Houston Conference. Title: Computer Savvy Designers in Long Distance Collaborations.
- Presented at the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) in March 2007 at the Phoenix Conference. Title: Welcome to Our Facility, Your Safety Matters!