Jon A. Reeves
246 S. Kalamazoo Mall * Kalamazoo, MI 49006 * (269) 569-1741
EDUCATION
1980-1984University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
Bachelor of Arts
-Section One- Academic
COURSES TAUGHT
KALAMAZOO COLLEGE
THEA 110 Stagecraft
THEA 240 Scenic Design
THEA 445 Advanced Design
Independent Study
Combat Workshops (for the Media Department andTheatre Department Drama Day)
PORTAGE HIGH SCHOOLS
Stage Combat Workshops
Technical Theatre Lectures for (PNHS)
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN COLLEGE
Stage Combat Workshops
THE CIVIC THEATRE
Stage Combat Workshops
-Section Two- Service
SERVICE TO THE DEPARTMENT
2005 – present Technical Support
Maintain scene shop and theatres
Building and studio maintenance (with Facilities Management)
Teach and supervise
2005 – present Departmental Support
Theatre Arts Department meetings
Production meetings
Meet prospective students
2005 – present Off-Campus Trips
Annual spring quarter trip to Chicago, IL
Combat workshops at area high schools
Art Hops and Theatre performances in local community theatres
2005 – present Theatre Competitive Scholarship Day
Adjudicate performances
Review portfolios
SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE
2007 – presentKalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
2007 – present Media Studies Committee
2005 – present Special Guest Artists
2005 – present Consultant to student organizations
Monkapult
Frelon
Black Student Organization (BSO)
Asia Fest
World Fest
2005 – present Dalton Building Committee
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
2006 – present Downtown Residents Board – Chairman
2006 – 2008 West Michigan Glass Society
Battle of the Glass Blowers
2004 – 2006 Parchment Middle School
Medieval Day
2000Boy Scouts– Richland
Jamboree
-Section Three- Theatrical Production
SELECTED ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
KALAMAZOO COLLEGE
2008SuburbiaScene / Lighting Design; Sound Design and Composition;
Technical Director (TD)
2007HamletScene / Lighting Design; Sound Design and Composition; Fight Choreography
Mad Woman of ChaillotScene / Lighting Design; Sound Design and Composition
2006 Secret GardenScene / Lighting Design
Imaginary InvalidScene / Lighting Design; Sound Design and Composition
2005 Naga MandalaScene / Lighting Design; Sound Design and Composition
Sorrows and RejoicingsSound Design and Composition
2004MacbethFight Choreography
SELECTED ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE-CONT.
PORTAGE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
2008Thoroughly Modern MillieSet Construction through Dragon Tattoo Productions
2007 Miss Saigon Weapons
2006The Diary of Ann FrankScenic Design
PORTAGE NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL
2007Beauty and the BeastScenic Design; Fight Choreography
2006Children of EdenScenic Design; Tree of Life Construction
2005UrinetownScenic Design
WESTERN MIGHICAN UNIVERSITY OPERA
2006FalstaffScenic/Lighting Design
2004ShenandoahScenic/Lighting Design
BATTLE CREEK CIVIC
2003Veronica's RoomSound Design and Composition
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WELLSPRING DANCE COMPANY
2000 – presentTechnical Consultant – Equipment and crews
2005 Dance ForumLighting Design
2004Fall ConcertLighting Design
WHOLE ART THEATRE
2008 AssassinsConsulting
2007Die Mommie DieConsulting
Reefer MadnessScenic Design; Scenic Painting
2006Inspecting CarolScenic Design
Arms and the ManScenic Design
Debbie Does DallasScenic Design; Scenic Painting
2005 Psycho Beach Party Scenic Design
The Last 5 YearsLighting Design
2004 The GoatLighting Design
Vampire Lesbians of SodomDirecting
GILMORE
2005Fringe Festival
2004Rising Star
KNOCKABOUT THEATRE
2004QuillsDirecting; Scene / Lighting Design; Sound Design and Composition
SELECTED ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE-CONT.
EDUCATION FOR THE ARTS
2000 – 2003Tour management
ACTORS AND PLAYWRIGHT'S INITIATIVE (API)
2003Pirates of the Crescent MoonProduction Design; Directing; Fight Choreography
2003 Death Defy ActsProduction Design; Directing; Fight Choreography
2002Night of the Foolish MoonProduction Design
2002BashProduction Design
Young King ArthurDirecting
2001King LeerProduction Design; Sound Design and Composition; Fight Choreography
Eyes for ConsuelaScene Design, Sound Design and Composition
The Three MusketeersSound Design and Composition; Fight Choreography; Directing
2000Troilus and CressidaFight Choreography
CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER
2001 – 2002 Lighting and Acoustics Design
CIVIC THEATRE
2001OklahomaFight Choreography
2000Treasure IslandFight Choreography; Directing
1998The HobbitSound Design and Composition; Directing
RashomonSound Design and Composition
-Section Four- Artistic Production
EXHIBITIONS
2007 – present Various works by Dragon Tattoo Productions
Taco Bob Millwood, Crossroads, Red Arrow, and Downtown
2000 – present Art Hops
Downtown Kalamazoo and Park Trades Studio, Kalamazoo, MI
Every March, May, June and November
2004 – 2008 Various works by Dragon Tattoo Productions
Housewear Fervor
FORTHING COMING EXHIBITIONS
2008Lake Shore Gallery
LOCAL SIGNAGE
2000 – present Eight Taco Bob locations
2000 – present South Street Cigar and Wine
2007 – 2008Housewear & Fervor
2007 – 2008West Michigan Glass Society
2007Red Arrow
2007My Closet Boutique
2007West Michigan Cancer Center
2006Housewear
2006V & A Bootery
2004Something's Brewing
2004The Whole Art Theatre
2002 Studio 138
2000 Fervor
2000Tortilla Flats
2000South Street Properties
1998Climb Kalamazoo
-Section Five- Employment
EMPLOYMENT OVERVIEW
2005 – presentKalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MI
Visiting Instructor of Theatre
Director of Technical Design and Production
Resident Designer
Weapons Master
Composer
Guest Artist –Fight Director
2000 – presentPotage Northern High School, Portage, MI
Theatrical Consultant
Scenic Design
Technical Director
1990 – present Portage Central High School, Portage, MI
Theatrical Consultant
Scenic Design
Technical Director
1990 – present Dragon Tattoo Productions
Mixed Media Artist
Armor Artist
Sign Artist
Film – Dream Flight
Theatrical Arm – Weapons rental, Stage Combat Demonstrations
2005 – 2006 Safe Harbor Productions
Film – The Dread
Production Designer
Actor
SFX Assistant
2005Paw Paw High School, Paw Paw, MI
Scenic and Lighting Design
Technical Direction
Fight Choreography
2004 – 2006 Connexions, Kalamazoo, MI
Designer
Guitarist
2004 – 2006 First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI
Sound Engineer
Artist
2004 – 2006Southwest Michigan College
Combat Instructor
EMPLOYMENT OVERVIEW-CONT.
2004 – 2006 Whole Art Theatre, Kalamazoo, MI
Technical Director/Designer
Director
Composer
Fight Choreographer
Consultant
2000 – 2006Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo
Member
Technical Director (2004-2005)
2000 – 2006Gilmore Rising Star Series
Lighting Designer
2000 – 2006 Wellspring Dance Company
Resident Technical Director (2001 – 2005)
Lighting Design
Consultant
2000 – 2006Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Scenic and Lighting Designer for the Opera
2000 – 2005Gilmore Fringe Festival
Lighting Design
2000 – 2004 Education for the Arts, Kalamazoo, MI
Tour Designer
Technical Director
Composer
Fight Choreographer
1998 – 2004 Knockabout Theatre, Kalamazoo, MI
Resident Designer
Technical Director
Producer
Actor
Composer
Director
1990 – 2004 Kalamazoo Central High School, Kalamazoo, MI
Consultant
Combat Workshops
1989 – 2004 Actors and Playwrights Initiative (API) Theatre, Kalamazoo, MI
Technical Director
Resident Scenic and Lighting Designer
Composer
Fight Choreographer
Director
Playwright
Actor
Board Member (President 1 year)
Producer
EMPLOYMENT OVERVIEW-CONT.
1998 – 2002 Christian Life Center, Kalamazoo, MI
Lighting Designer
Event Designer
Acoustic Consultant
2000 – 2002 Comstock Community Players
Scenic Designer
2000 – 2001Kalamazoo Valley Family Church, Kalamazoo, MI
Lighting Designer
Sound Engineer
1997 – 2000 The Barn Theatre, Augusta, MI
Scenic Artist
Carpenter
Follow Spot Operator
1989 – 2000 Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, Kalamazoo, MI
Technical Director/ Designer for the Civic Youth Theatre
Technical Director/Designer for the Civic Arena Theatre
Technical Director/Designer for the Civic Black Theatre
Technical Director/Designer for the Civic Summer Theatre
Technical Director/Designer for Civic Repertory Company
Guest Director for Civic Youth Theatre
Composer for many Civic Productions
Resident Fight Choreographer
Playwright
Actor
1996 – 1997 Vicksburg High School, Vicksburg, MI
Consultant
Designer
1990 – 1995Loy Norrix High School, Portage, MI
Scenic/Lighting Designer
1985 – 1989 Sunshine Dinner Theatre
Technical Director
Resident Designer
Production Stage Manager
Actor
J. Reeves – CV
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