Erin I. Wegleitner

Designer & Artist

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E-mail: erin.wegleitner@gmail.com     Phone: 605-868-1903    Website: erinwegleitner.wixsite.com/scenic

Assistant Professor       -        Drake University      -      Des Moines, IA       -       2020 - Current Employment

of Theatre Technology/Design

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- Taught theatre dept courses that covered a wide range of specialties including; Set Design, Drafting, and Lighting Design

• Designed and produced theatrical productions for Drake University Theatre that worked with Covid -19 protocols

• Mentored students in their designs and artistry

• Introduced new approaches and organizational methods to the production process

 

 

Instructor of Technical Theatre and Design  -  Eastern New Mexico University - Portales, NM - 2019 - 2020

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• Taught all theatre technical classes

• Designed or mentored students in their designs for sets, lights, costumes, sound, and projections for all ENMU productions

• Served as the Facilities Manager for theatre building and the shops 

• Managed construction for each ENMU production and supported touring productions

• Assisted with season selection, marketing, social media, advertising, and community outreach

 

 

Scenic Charge Artist        -        Chautauqua Theatre Company       -       Chautauqua, NY     -     2015 - 2017

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• Worked with designers to communicate their ideas

• Used painting, sculpting and other techniques to complete the look of the set

• Shared knowledge and experience with student employees

• Managed the finances of the supplies used to paint the sets for the season

 

           

Special Skills & Information

        

         Adobe Suite     Microsoft Office     Projection Design        Finish Carpentry         Projection Design

         Vectorworks     G Suite                    Photography                 Driver’s License          Sculpting

 

Education  

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   Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Technology – Scene Design                      Minnesota State University, Mankato

                                                                                                                                    Completed: May 2019

   Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies & Theatre                       South Dakota State University

                                                                                                                                    Completed: May 2011