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About
Holly is currently the Adjunct Instructor of Scene Design at Pittsburgh CAPA, a 6-12 arts magnet school in Pittsburgh, PA. Holly holds an MFA in Scenic Design from Kent State University in Kent, OH and a BFA in Design/Technical Theatre from Syracuse University. Holly has worked across the U.S. as a scenic designer, painter, props artisan, stage manager, and production manager.
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Education
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M.F.A Scenic DesignKent State University2010 - 2013Graduate Assistant
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B.F.A Scenic DesignSyracuse University2004 - 2008Magna Cum Laude
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Experience
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Adjunct InstructorPittsburgh CAPAPittsburgh, PAAug 2018 - Present (6 years 3 months)Teach 4 sections of Scene Design class to students in 6th-12th grades at an urban arts magnet school. Develop and create curriculum. Provide support for student productions.
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Visiting Assistant ProfessorCollege of WoosterAug 2017 - May 2018 (9 months)Responsible for scenic design and execution of paint and properties elements for department productions. Development & implementation of courses in design, stage props and painting
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Resident Scenic Designer & PainterBarter PlayersJun 2014 - Aug 2017 (3 years 2 months)Responsible for designing, drafting, and completing paint treatments for year-round season of children’s theatre productions in two performance spaces and for touring productions.
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Assistant ProfessorMissouri Western State UniversitySaint Joseph, MOAug 2015 - May 2017 (1 year 9 months)Responsible for scenic design and implementation of paint and properties elements for 4 productions. Coordinate schedules and budgets for technical and academic departments involved in productions. Oversee and mentor undergraduate Stage Management students.
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Scenic Charge ArtistBirmingham Children's TheatreBirmingham, ALAug 2013 - May 2014 (9 months)-Responsible for paint and textural treatments for a (4) show main stage season, (3) show smaller space season -Responsible for budget and supply management
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Graduate AssistantKent State UniversityKent, OHAug 2010 - May 2013 (2 years 9 months)-Responsible for creating content & teaching practical & lecture portions of Introductory Scenery and Props & Paints courses -Employed in Kent Dept. of Theatre Scene Shop as carpenter and scenic charge/painter
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Scenic Charge ArtistHangar TheatreIthaca, NYMay 2012 - Aug 2012 (3 months)-Responsible for paint and textural treatments for a (4) show main stage season and (5) show children's theatre season -Supervised a college student intern and apprentice Responsible for budget and supply management
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Scenic Artist & Properties MasterAdirondack Theatre FestivalGlens Falls, NYMay 2008 - Jul 2012 (4 years 2 months)-Responsible for paint treatments & construction/procurement of props for (3) main stage productions per year -Supervised a college student intern dedicated to the Properties/Paints department
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Awards
1. Outstanding Graduate Student Designer, 2013– presented by Kent State University chapter
of Alpha Psi Omega & Kent State Faculty
2. Best Graduate Student Scenic Painter, 2013 – A Midsummer Night’s Dream – presented by Kent State University chapter of Alpha Psi Omega
3. Ezekiel Award of Outstanding Achievement in Set Design, 2012 – Nathan the Wise – Presented by the Ohio Valley Section, United States Institute for Theatre Technology
4. Boards’ Choice Award, 2012 – Nathan the Wise, Set Design – Presented by the Ohio Valley Section, United States Institute for Theatre Technology
5. Best Graduate Student Scenic Painter, 2012 – Nathan the Wise – presented by Kent State University chapter of Alpha Psi Omega -
Affiliations
USITT, SETC, KCACTF
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Industries
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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