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Higher Education And Community Theatre Experience
2015 - Lighting Designer - THE PRODUCERS - Fine Arts Association of Willoughby
2015 - Set Design/TD - THE GLASS MENAGERIE - True North Cultural Arts. Ctr.
2015 - Set Design/TD - DRIVING MISS DAISY - True North Cultural Arts Ctr.
2014 - Lighting Designer - BLITHE SPIRIT - Fine Arts Association of Willoughby
2014 - Set Design/TD - SEUSSICAL - True North Cultural Arts Ctr.
2014 - Set & Lighting Designer - THE PAJAMA GAME - Sandstone Summer Theatre
2014 - Lighting Designer - 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE - Fine Arts Association of Willoughby
2013 - Lighting Designer - ARSENIC AND OLD LACE - Fine Arts Association of Willoughby
2013 - Set & Lighting Designer - ANYTHING GOES - Sandstone Summer Theatre
2013 - Lighting Designer - DAMN YANKEES - Fine Arts Assoc. of Willoughby
2013 - Light & Sound Designer - LCCC ONE ACTS - Lorain County Community College
2012 - Set & Lighting Designer - 9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL - Sandstone Summer Theatre
2012 - Lighting Designer - HAIRSPRAY - Willoughby Fine Arts
2012 - Lighting Designer - DEATHTRAP - Fine Arts Assoc. of Willoughby
2011 - Set & Lighting Designer - ALL SHOOK UP - Sandstone Summer Theatre
2011 - Lighting Designer - THE MUSIC MAN - Willoughby Fine Arts
2010 - Lighting Designer - THE ODD COUPLE - Willoughby Fine Arts
2010 - Set Designer/TD - CHILDREN OF EDEN - Sandstone Summer Theatre
2010 - Lighting Designer - BYE, BYE, BIRDIE - Willoughby Fine Arts
2009 - Set & Lighting Designer - ONCE UPON A MATTRESS - Sandstone Summer Theatre
2008 - Set & Lighting Designer - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - Sandstone Summer Theatre
2007 - Lighting Designer - EXPECTING ISABEL - Ashland University
2007 - Lighting Designer - INTO THE WOODS - Ashland University
2006 - Lighting Designer - FOOTLOOSE- Sandstone Summer Theatre
2005 - Set Designer - GUYS AND DOLLS - Olmsted Performing Arts
2004 - Set & Lighting Designer - THE WIZARD OF OZ - Elyria Summer Theatre
2003 - Set Designer - YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN - Aurora Community Theatre
2002 - Set Designer - CINDERELLA - Aurora Community Theatre
2001 - Lighting Designer - ON GOLDEN POND - Elyria Summer Theatre
1999 - Lighting Designer - OLIVER - Elyria Summer Theatre
1989 - Lighting Designer - THE FANTASTICKS - Elyria Summer Theatre
1988 - Lighting Designer - GUYS AND DOLLS - Elyria Summer Theatre
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High School Experience
2015 - Set & Lighting Designer - ALL SHOOK UP - Avon High School
2014 - Set & Lighting Designer - THE MURDER ROOM - Avon High School
2014 - Set & Lighting Designer - GUYS AND DOLLS - Avon High School
2013 - Set & Lighting Designer - A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Avon High School
2013 - Set & Lighting Designer - DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - Avon High School
2012 - Set & Lighting Designer - FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON - Avon High School
2012 - Set & Lighting Designer - GREASE - Avon High School
2011 - Set & Lighting Designer - NOISES OFF - Avon High School
2011 - Set & Lighting Designer - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - Avon High School
2010 - Set & Lighting Designer - AND THEN THERE WERE NONE - Avon High School
2010 - Set & Lighting Designer - ONCE UPON A MATTRESS - Avon High School
2009 - Set & Lighting Designer - ARSENIC AND OLD LACE - Avon High School
2009 - Set & Lighting Designer - HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL - Avon High School
2008 - Set & Lighting Designer - THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK - Avon High School
2008 - Set & Lighting Designer - WEST SIDE STORY - Avon High School
2007 - Set & Lighting Designer - DRACULA - Avon High School
2007 - Set & Lighting Designer - FOOTLOOSE - Avon High School
2006 - Set & Lighting Designer - THE CRUCIBLE - Avon High School
2006 - Set & Lighting Designer - MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS - Avon High School
2005 - Set & Lighting Designer - WHO WALKS IN THE DARK - Avon High School
2005 - Set & Lighitng Designer - THE MUSIC MAN - Avon High School
2004 - Set & Lighting Designer - YOU CANT TAKE IT WITH YOU - Avon High School
2004 - Set & Lighting Designer - ANYTHING GOES - Avon High School
2003 - Lighting Designer - THE CURIOUS SAVAGE - Chardon High School
2003 - Set & Lighting Designer - M*A*S*H - Avon High School
2003 - Set & Lighting Designer - HELLO DOLLY! - Avon High School
2002 - Set & Lighting Designer - UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE - Avon High School
2002 - Set Designer - GUYS AND DOLLS - Avon High School
2001 - Set & Lighting Designer - GET SMART - Avon High School
2001 - Set & Lighting Designer - BYE, BYE, BIRDIE - Avon High School
2000 - Set & Lighting Designer - THE MOUSE THAT ROARED - Avon High School
2000 - Set & Lighting Designer - SOUTH PACIFIC - Avon High School
1999 - Set & Lighting Designer - DON'T DRINK THE WATER - Avon High School
1999 - Set & Lighting Designer - 42nd STREET - Avon High School
1991 - Set & Lighting Designer - YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN - Elyria High School
1990 - Lighting Designer - BYE, BYE, BIRDIE! - Elyria High School |
And Then There Were None - Avon High School - 2010. Set & Lighting Design by J. R. Simons. Photo Copyright 2010 by J. R. Simons.
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Children's Theatre Experience
2010 - Set Designer - WILLY WONKA, JR. - Tri-C West Summer Theatre Camp
2008 - Set Designer - WILLY WONKA, JR. - Pioneer Children's Theatre
2001 - Lighting Designer - INTO THE WOODS - Pioneer Children's Theatre
1989 - Set Designer - ANNIE - Pioneer Children's Theatre
1989 - Set Designer - UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE - Pioneer Children's Theatre |
Expecting Isabel - Ashland University - 2007. Lighting Design and Technical Direction by J. R. Simons. Photo Copyright 2007 by J. R. Simons.
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Education and Special Skills
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Acting/Directing, conferred with honors, Kent State University, 1988.
Master of Arts in Theatre, Kent State University, 1996.
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Ashland University, 2009.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Playwriting, Theatre Management, Fencing, Photography, Videography, Directing, Acting and Teaching.
NEW! Gobo Designs. Apollo Design Technology, www.internetapollo.com, has just accepted three gobo designs by J. R. Simons for their upcoming catalog. Look for #2276 Doodles - Small, a tight, amorphous breakup pattern; #2109 Jaggies, a square, geometric breakup; and #2275 Spiro, a curvy, swirling, spiral pattern that is ideal for use in gobo rotators. All patterns will be available later this year in Apollo's standard steel for 12.25 each and can be ordered through Vincent Lighting Systems, 1-800-922-5356 or any other Apollo dealer. |
Into The Woods - Ashland University - 2007. Lighting Design and Technical Direction by J. R. Simons. Photo Copyright 2007 by Ghost Light Photography. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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