Henry Loughman
Department of Communication and Theatre, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington 98447
253-535-7309
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Technical Director of The Palo Alto Children’s Theater. March 2004 through June 2006
Producing more than 25 shows a year while managing all aspects of production. Contracting
designers, carpenters and painters for most productions while contributing hands on experience in all areas.
Maintain construction tools and technical equipment and ordering of all supplies related to production. Teaching
and managing backstage crew members comprised entirely of children. Work directly with children and parent
volunteers in a close and instructive environment.
Production Director for Christian Community Theater. March 1998 through January 2004
Produced more than 21 children’s musicals a year in addition to four adult Broadway style musicals per year.
Responsible for all aspects of production including, the design, construction and painting of all scenery, the
purchasing of construction materials, tools and supplies relating to the productions up to and including lighting and
sound equipment. Maintained budgets, created production schedules, oversight of rental contracts, and special
needs contracts. In addition to creating quality aesthetics, provided for the structural safety of the scenery
and staging while maintaining a safe work environment for the staff, crew, and performers.
Skilled carpenter and scenic artist with experience in theatrical rigging and welding. Accomplished scenic
designer.
EDUCATION
BA in Drama from San Diego State University May 1992
AA in Drama from Richland College, Dallas Texas, May 1986
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
MFA training in Design and Technical Theater (sans thesis)San Diego State University1997
Teaching Assistant/Drama 240A, Theater Design and Technology I 1995 - 1996
Graduate AssistantCarpenter/Scenic Artist/Props 1994 – 1997
Trained on single purchase counter weight fly system.
SCENIC DESIGNER Director
The Music ManTom SchmidtCCT2003
Me and My GirlPaul RussellCCT2000
7 Brides for 7 BrothersJon LorenzCCT1999
A Midsummer Night’s DreamBrad CarrollPCPA Theaterfest1999
Ten Little IndiansAnet Gillespie CarlinPCPA Theaterfest1998
Design Assistant R. Eric Stone (Designer)PCPA Theaterfest1997
FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION
UPDATE: San Diego CountyDesign & ExecutionCounty Television Network1996
Worked on 7 films as a carpenter and/or a scenic artistPM Entertainment1993 – 1994Full Moon Entertainment
REFERENCES
Paul RussellScott O’DonnellPam Z. GrayR. Eric Stone
Artistic DirectorLighting ConsultantLighting DesignerChair of Scenic Deisgn
CCT/CYTNorcostco-TacomaFreelanceU. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Additional References and Expanded Resume Available upon Request
Henry Loughman
Department of Communication and Theatre, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington 98447
253-535-7309
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EXPANDED PROFESSIONAL
SCENIC DESIGNER
RecklessKevin BurkSixth at Penn2002
Otherwise EngagedBryan BevellThe Fritz Theater2001
The Third Voice of the NightjarBryan BevellThe Fritz Theater1997
Unmerciful Good FortuneKarin WilliamsThe Fritz Theater
Sight UnseenKarin WilliamsThe Fritz Theater1996
FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION
UPDATE: San Diego CountyDesign & ExecutionCounty Television Network1996
Zero Tolerance CarpenterPM Entertainment1993
Prime TargetCarpenter
Cybertracker Carpenter
Guardian AngelsCarpenter
Pet ShopCarpenterFull Moon Entertainment1993
The Call of Mr. SumatraCarpenter
Ring of Fire III Scenic ArtistPM Entertainment1993
SET CONSTRUCTION Position
The Secret GardenCarpenterLamb’s Players Theatre1998
Festival of ChristmasCarpenter 1997
Young Playwrights ProjectTechnical DirectorPlaywrights Project
SCENIC ARTIST Designer
Lion, Witch & The WardrobeRobert Smith Lamb’s PlayersTheatre1997
Quiet LoveD. Martin BookwalterSan Diego Repertory Theatre1997
The Pirates of PenzanceR. Eric StonePCPA Theaterfest1995
Forever PlaidPatricia L. Frank
The Music ManR. Eric Stone
Sophisticated LadiesIlana RadinPCPA Theaterfest1994
The Man of La ManchaIlana Radin
EXPANDED ACADEMIC
SCENIC DESIGNER Director
Julius CaesarPeter LarlhamSDSU1997
RagsPaula KalustianSDSU
The Marriage of FigaroRobert Eaton/David TuckerSDSU1995
The IslandJennifer A. NessSDSU1992
The TempestMack Owen 1991
SavedPeter Larlham
SET CONSTRUCTION Position
12 ProductionsGraduate Assistant SDSU1994-1996
SCENIC ARTIST Designer
3 ProductionsGraduate Assistant SDSU1996
AWARDS
Outstanding Centennial DesignJulius CaesarSDSU1997
Outstanding Work In DesignThe TempestSDSU (Faculty)1992
Best DesignerThe TempestSkull & Dagger (Students)1992
Henry Loughman
Department of Communication and Theatre, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington 98447
253-535-7309
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ADDITIONAL REFERENCES
Nick ReidTom Schmidt
Department Head/DesignerDirector/Business Man
San Diego State UniversityCCT/Patomick Industries
Ralph FunicelloAbby Hogan
Designer/InstructorScenic Charge Artist
Old Globe Theater/SDSUPCPA – Santa Maria, CA
Loren SchreiberSean Amundson
Technical DirectorFormer Assistant Technical Director
SDSUPCPA
Beeb SalzerRick Bollinger
Designer/InstructorVideo Producer
SDSUCity of San Diego
Mark AndersonNate Pierson
Scenic ArtistTechnical Director
SDSULamb’s Players
Rick LearyNatti Pierce-Thomson
Shop ForemanLighting Designer & Consultant
SDSUNorth American Theater Technology
Nick McNamer
Production Director
CCT/CYT