CURRICULUM VITAE

D. Matthew Kizer May 1, 2007

Associate Professor, Theatre Design and Technology

Home: 74 Lower Loop Road Office: MSC 37

Campton, NH 03223 Plymouth State University

(603)536-4115 Plymouth, NH 03264

mkizer@mail.plymouth.edu (603)535-2385

EDUCATION:

1995 M.F.A. The Ohio State University Design

1992 B.A. Purdue University Theatre

EMPLOYMENT:

2001 - Present Associate Professor, Department of Music and Theatre, Plymouth State College

2003 - 2004 Faculty Lighting Designer, Operafestival di Roma

1996 - 2001 Assistant Professor, Department of Music and Theatre, Plymouth State College

2000-2002 Scenic Designer, Barnstormers Theatre, Tamworth, NH

1996-2002 Technical Director/Designer for Kearsarge Arts Theatre, NH

1996 Visiting Professor, Randolph Macon Woman’s College, Department of Theatre

1995 Design Assistant to Alison Ford, Concord, NH

1995 Technical Director, White River Theatre Festival, White River Junction, VT

1992-1995 Teaching Associate, The Ohio State University, Department of Theatre

TEACHING AREAS/INTERESTS:

Scenic design, lighting design, projections design and technology, sound design, stagecraft, interior decoration, drafting, computer-aided drafting and modeling, computer animation, web design, props, scene painting

RESEARCH AREAS/INTERESTS:

Projections for the performing arts: Projection, meaning the creation of images using light, is a hugely under-developed field in the entertainment industry. It is typically viewed as being prohibitively expensive and complicated, or is undertaken under the erroneous assumption that it is as simple as plugging in a slide projector. For the past nine years I have focused on the non-traditional applications of light in production. This involves an acute understanding of a variety of fields. The technological side of this includes the physics of light, the technology of lamps, lumens, lenses, photometrics, photography, computerized data projection, and electronics. The artistic side of this includes the history of stage effects using such methods and the integration of light with performance. The overall application of this development has been to make high-quality projections both feasible and reliable in a production environment without grossly heightened expenditures.    

Computer aided design and modeling: For the past five years, I have worked at developing a system of design wherein all components of the final package are generated on computer in an holistic manner. The components of a scenic design package, for example, include a variety of types of drafting which detail the entire set and all of its components in scale with notes and measurements. It includes frontal depictions of every piece of scenery in color, and it includes a three-dimensional depiction of the final product as intended. By integrating a variety of methods and software, a photo-realistic rendering can be produced which can be automatically updated by changing a single detail in one part of the total package.

HTML based aids for teaching and production: Communication is the primary necessity for both of these aspects of theatre. Hyper-text markup language is an invaluable tool in this respect. I have developed web-based stage management aids, and advising tools for the Theatre program. I have used the Internet to post complete design packages, and have built HTML driven classroom aids.

REFEREED/INVITED PRESENTATIONS:

All New England Drama Festival (2006), Gilford High School. Colleen Mannion, Chair of event.
Projections for the Performing Arts Workshop

Mail to the Chief (2000), Kennedy Center (Millennium Stage) Washington, D.C. Directed by Trish Lindberg, Kearsarge Arts Theatre. Contribution: Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Projections Design.

Projection Workshop, Saint Louis University Theatre (March 2000). Hosted by Dr. Mark Landis and Professor Cristina Markham.

High Tech Done Low, (March, 2000), Panel Discussion, United States Institute for Theatre Technology Conference, Denver, CO.

What I Never Learned in College, (March 1994), Panel Discussion, United States Institute for Theatre Technology Conference. Nashville, TN.

NON-REFEREED PRESENTATIONS:

New Hampshire Educational Theatre Guild, hosted by Plymouth State College Theatre Program
2006 Scenic Design (2 sessions), Scenic Art (1 session)
2005 Scenic Design (2 sessions), Scenic Art (1 session)
2004 Lighting Design (2 sessions)

2003 Scenic Design (2 sessions), Scenic Art (2 sessions), Careers in Theatre (1 session)

2002 Scenic Design (2 sessions), Careers in Theatre (1 session)

2001 Scenic Design (2 sessions), Careers in Theatre (1 session)

2000 Lighting Design (2 sessions), Scenic Art (2 sessions), Careers in Theatre (1 session)

1999 Scenic Design (2 sessions), Scenic Art (2 sessions), Careers in Theatre (1 session)

1998 Computer Aided Design for the Theatre (2), Scenic Art (2), Careers in Theatre (1 session)

1997 Projections for the Performing Arts (2 sessions), Scenic Art (2), Careers in Theatre (1 session)

1996 Computer Aided Design for the Theatre (2), Scenic Art (2), Careers in Theatre (1 session)

HONORS AND AWARDS:

2002 Moss Heart Award for A You and Me World (2002), Directed by Trish Lindberg.

Contribution: Scenic Design, Projections Design.

2000 Moss Heart Award for Strega Nona Meets Her Match (January 2000), Directed by Trish Lindberg; Educational Theatre Collaborative. Contribution: Scenic Design.

1992-1995 Teaching Assistantship, The Ohio State University.

CONSULTATION:
2005 Technology Grant, Goffstown High School Theatre Program

2004 Computer Aided Design Consultant for Department of Theatre and Dance, University of New Hampshire

1999-2001 Lighting Consultant, theatre renovation, Lake Region High School, Bridgport, ME.

1999 Lighting and Sound consultant, Bernice A. Ray School, Hanover, NH.

1996 Architectural lighting renovation, James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION:

Member, New England Theatre Conference, 1996 to present.

Conferences attended: 1999 Killington, VT 1997 Worcester, MA

1998 Hartford, CT 1996 Providence, RI

Member, The United States Institute of Theatre Technology, 1993 to present.

1999 Redesigned, expanded, and engineered a comprehensive web site for The Institute. Included extensive collaboration with Normand Bouchard, University Theatre, University of Calgary. Also required several generations of revisions as it was reviewed by the USITT Board of Directors.

USITT <http://www.usitt.org>

Commission memberships within The Institute: Lighting Design Commission, Education Commission.

Committee Memberships within The Institute: Student Liaison Committee, Inter-commission Liaison Committee for Computer Applications.

Conferences attended:

2000 Denver, Colorado 1995 Las Vegas, Nevada

1999 Toronto, Ontario 1994 Nashville, Tennessee

1997 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1993 Wichita, Kansas

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY/SERVICE

Selected post-graduate production work:

Operafestival di Roma
2004 Lighting Design: The Magic Flute, directed by Louisa Panou
2003 Lighting Design: L'elisir di amore, directed by Louisa Panou

Barnstormers Playhouse, NH

2002 Scenic Design: Lettice and Lovage, directed by Dan Rubinate

Scenic Design: Witness for the Prosecution, directed by Dan Rubinate

2001 Scenic Design: Abigail’s Party, directed by Cope Murray

Scenic Design: Taking Steps, directed by Sharon Lajoie

Scenic Design: Ernest in Love, directed by Frank Wells

2000 Scenic Design: The Caretaker, directed by Dan Rubinate.

Scenic Design: The Happy Time, directed by Frank Wells.

The Bell Center, Rochester, NH

2000 Scenic Design: Oliver, directed by Danielle Howard

Kearsarge Arts Theatre:
2006 Scenic Design, projections, Beauty and the Beast, directed by Trish Lindberg

2005 Scenic Design, Seussical the Musical, directed by Trish Lindberg

2004 Scenic Design, Projections: Mail to the Chief, directed by Trish Lindberg
2003 Scenic Design, Projections: Cinderella, directed by Trish Lindberg
2002 Scenic Design, Projections: A You and Me World, directed by Trish Lindberg
2001 Scenic Design, Lighting Design: Ananse the Spiderman, directed by Trish Lindberg

2000 Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Projections: Mail to the Chief, directed by Trish Lindberg.

Design Consultant: Quilters, directed by Robb Dimmick.

Design Consultant: What America Means to Me, directed by Robb Dimmick.

1999 Scenic Design: Oliver, directed by Trish Lindberg.

1998 Lighting Design, Technical Director: Hailstones and Halibut Bones, directed by Trish Lindberg.

Scenic Design, Lighting Design: The World Goes ‘Round, directed by Robb Dimmick

1997 Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Technical Director: Dreamcatchers, directed by Trish Lindberg.

Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Technical Director: Babes in Arms, directed by Robb Dimmick.

1996 Scenic Design, Lighting Design. Technical Director: Into the Woods, directed by Robb Dimmick.

Technical Director, Lighting Design: Alice in Wonderland, directed by Trish Lindberg.

Educational Theatre Collaborative, NH (Trish Lindberg, director)
2006 Scenic Design, projections, Beauty and the Beast

2005 Scenic Design, projections, Seussical the Musical

2004 Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Ananse the Spiderman and the Golden Box of Stories

2003 Scenic Design, projections: Mail to the Chief

2002 Scenic Design, projections and video: Cinderella

2002 Scenic Design, projections and video: Frindle (world premiere)

2001 Lighting Design: The Sound of Music

2000 Scenic Design: Strega Nona Meets her Match

1998 Scenic Design: The Wizard of Oz

1997 Scenic Design: Oliver

White River Theatre Festival, VT

1995 Technical Director, Lighting Designer: The Glass Menagerie, directed by Dennis Delaney.

Technical Director: Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Stephen Legawiec

Technical Director: Shirley Valentine, directed by Kenneth Mitchell

Technical Director: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, directed by Michael Friedman.

The Ohio State University

1995 Lighting Design: The Country Wife, directed by Stephen Hollis

1994 Scenic Design: Inspecting Carol, directed by Steven Anderson

1994 Scenic Design: The Imaginary Invalid, directed by Phil Kilbourne

1993 Scenic Design: Reckless, directed by Kathleen Conlin

1994 Lighting Design: Zora: The Story of Zora Neale Hurston, directed by Anthony Hill

1993 Lighting Design: Eleemosynary, directed by Phil Kilbourne

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:

DEPARTMENT SERVICE:

Departmental Production Work:
2006-2007 Lighting Design, Projections: Faculty Dance Concert, directed by Joan Wiegers
Scenic Design, Anything Goes, directed by Elizabeth Cox
Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Projections, The Blue Room, directed by Heather Hamilton
Lighting Design, Projections: Contemporary Dance Ensemble, Fall Concert, directed by Joan Wiegers
Lighting Design, Scenic Coordinator, The Trojan Women, directed by Paul Mroczka
Scenic Design, Urinetown: The Musical, directed by Elizabeth Cox
Lighting Design, Projections: Contemporary Dance Ensemble, Spring Concert, directed by Joan Wiegers
2005-2006 Lighting Design, Projections: Faculty Dance Concert, directed by Joan Wiegers
Scenic Design, Projections: Guys and Dolls, directed by Paul Mroczka
Lighting Design: Dancing at Lughnasa, directed by Elizabeth Cox
Lighting Design: Antigone, directed by Heather Hamilton
Scenic Design, Lighting Design: Cabaret, directed by Kate Arecchi
Lighting Design, Projections: Contemporary Dance Ensemble, directed by Joan Wiegers
2004-2005 Lighting Design, Projections: Contemporary Dance Ensemble, directed by Joan Wiegers

Projections, Design Advisor: A Celtic Odyssey, Symphonic Band Concert, Conducted by Gary Corcoran

Scenic Charge: City of Angels, directed by Kate Arecchi
Scenic Design: The Ghost Sonata, directed by John Briggs
Lighting Design, Winter Extravaganza Dance Concert, directed by Joan Wiegers
Scenic Design: The IT Girl, directed by Kathleen Arecchi
Scenic Charge, Design Advisor: The Art of Dining, directed by Elizabeth Cox
Scenic Design, projections and video: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, directed by Heather Hamilton

2003-2004 Projections, Design Advisor:  Black Box Madness, student directors

Scenic Design, Design Advisor: Sweeney Todd, directed by Kate Arecchi
Lighting Design, Winter Fantasia Dance Concert, directed by Joan Wiegers
Lighting Design, Design Advisor: True West, directed by Heather Hamilton
Lighting Design, Faculty Dance Concert, directed by Joan Wiegers

2002-2003 Design, Projections: Contemporary Dance Ensemble, directed by Joan Wiegers

Scenic and Lighting Design: In-sight, directed by Robin Marcotte

Scenic Design, projections and video: Carousel, directed by Kate Arecchi

Lighting Design, Winter Fantasia Dance Concert, directed by Joan Wiegers

Scenic Design, projections and video: A New Brain, directed by Elizabeth Cox

Scenic Design: The Crucible, directed by Kevin Gardner

Scenic and Lighting Design: The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, dir. by Sharon Lajoie

2001-2002 Lighting Design: Springfest, various student directors

Scenic Design: She Loves Me, directed by Kathleen Arecchi

Lighting Design, Winter Fantasia Dance Concert, directed by Joan Wiegers

Scenic Design: The Bard and Broadway, directed by Kathleen Arecchi

Scenic Design: As You Like It, directed by Kevin Gardner

2000-2001 Scenic and Lighting Design, projections: A Little Night Music, directed by Kathleen Arecchi

Scenic and Lighting Design: The Investigation, directed by Paul Mroczka (forthcoming) .

Lighting Design, Winter Fantasia Dance Concert, directed by Joan Wiegers

Scenic Design: You Can’t Take It With You, directed by Kevin Gardner.

Design Advisor: Starting Here , Starting Now, directed by Bob Lewandowski.

1999-2000 Scenic Design: The Secret Garden, directed by Elizabeth Cox.

Lighting Design: Winter Fantasia, Contemporary Dance Ensemble, Faculty Dance Premier.

Lighting Design, Winter Fantasia Dance Concert, directed by Joan Wiegers

Scenic Design and Design Advisor: Quilters, directed by Elizabeth Cox..

Design Advisor and Scenic Artist: Macbeth, directed by Kevin Gardner.

1998-1999 Lighting Design: Illyria, directed by John R, Briggs.

Design Advisor: Eleemosynary, directed by John R, Briggs.

Lighting Design: Contemporary Dance Ensemble (fall and spring).

Design Advisor: Three One‑Act Operas, various student directors.

Lighting Design: Springfest, various student directors.

Scenic Design: Noises Off, directed by Elizabeth Cox.

1997-1998 Scenic Design: Into the Woods, directed by Morgan Murphy.

Scenic Design: The Clouds, directed by Kevin Gardner.

Scenic Design, Lighting Design: The Diviners, directed by Elizabeth Cox.

Lighting Design: Contemporary Dance Ensemble.

Scenic Design: Tommy, directed by Paul Mroczka.

1996-1997 Scenic Design, Lighting Design: Ah, Wilderness!, directed by John R. Briggs.

Lighting Design: Contemporary Dance Ensemble.

Design Advisor, A Grand Night for Singing, directed by Kevin Asselin.

Senic Design: Four Baboon's Adoring the Sun, directed by Bob Shea.

Design Advisor: Baby, directed by Morgan Murphy.

Scenic Design, Lighting Design: The Lady’s Not for Burning, directed by John R. Briggs.

Other Department Service:

2006 Coordinated lighting aspects of The Greek Trilogy Project for the University System of New Hampshire
2005 Discussion with architects and SCAC towards the redesign of the Studio Theatre Audience Seating

2003 Lighting Coordinator for American College Dance Festival.

1998-2006 Juror, entrance auditions and interviews for incoming majors, annual juries for all majors.

1996-2006 Juror, Talent Grant auditions.

1997-2005 Faculty Advisor to Plymouth Players.

1996- 2006 Annually and formally prepare students for interviews with Graduate Schools as is appropriate, also for the University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA).

1996-2002 Production Photographer for all Theatre and selected Dance productions.

1996-2002 Webmaster for Department of Music, Theatre, & Dance < http://www.plymouth.edu/psc/music/theatre/>

1996-2000 Season Brochures for Theatre, Music Theatre Company and Dance, and Department.

1999- Departmental Resource Provider for Adjunct Lecturers.

1997 Established formal guidelines for guest designers of The Music Theatre Company.

Formally introduced practicum support by Theatre for the same.

1997 Obtained Computer Advisory Board Funding to establish a Computerized Design Lab in Silver.

1997 Created an inventory of lighting instruments, obtained a dimming system, and supplied sound equipment for the Acting Studio in Silver, creating a Laboratory Theatre for student work.

COLLEGE SERVICE:

2004-2006 Curriculum Committee

1998-2002 Communication Studies Council.

1998-1999 Dean’s Advisory Board on Technology.

2000 Designed and Established General Education Web Site.

1999-2000 Chair, General Education Committee.

1998-2000 General Education Committee.

1998-1999 Executive Council.

OUTREACH:
2006-present Elected to the Board of Trustees of the Friends of the Arts Regional Council. Friends of the Arts is a
34-year-old non-for profit regional arts council that provides over 32 towns and 41 schools throughout
Central New Hampshire with affordable and accessible art programs. Duties include chairing events,
serving on the fundraising committee, and supporting a range of activities.
2006 Established a franchise business which provides in-home care (Comfort Keepers). This business serves over 63 towns in central New Hampshire, is a member of the Alzheimer’s foundation of America, the
Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, and the Waterville Valley Chamber of Commerce.
2006 New England Drama Festival, workshop host

1996-2004 Design and maintenance of an intensive web site for the Theatre Program. The focus of the site was recruitment.

1996- New England Theatre Guild, annual conference and workshops at Silver Hall.

1996- New England Theatre Conference, attend annual conferences and host a booth and display for Plymouth State College.

1998 Scenic Design for Chamber Singers tour of England.

1997 Accompanied the Chamber Singers tour of England. Included Scenic design for Circle Round the Sun.

1999 Advised PSC student designers on lighting and scenery for Little Shop of Horrors at The Holderness School.

1998 Designed and executed scenery for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at The Holderness School; advised PSC student lighting designer.