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| Robert Shook, ASTC Partner |
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Robert Shook enthusiastically brings to every project a wealth of experience in professional theatre, both in front of the curtain and behind it. He has been involved in the planning of auditoria and audience areas for hundreds of theatres around the world, and his depth of experience as a professional theatrical designer provides him with a keen understanding of backstage operations and technical systems. He promotes intimacy and flexibility in theatre design and is a strong proponent of the collaborative process in the development of successful performing arts facilities.
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| Significant Projects |
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago, Illinois Max M. Fisher Music Pavillion, Detroit, Michigan Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle, Washington Civic Opera House, Chicago, Illinois Washington Opera, Washington, D.C. Skylight Opera Theatre, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, Illinois Skyline Stage, Chicago, Illinois Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park, Illinois Martin Theatre, Highland Park, Illinois Lookingglass Theatre, Chicago, Illinois Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago, Illinois Black Ensemble Theatre, Chicago, Illinois Court Theatre, Chicago, Illinois Rosemont Theatre, Rosemont, Illinois American Queen Riverboat Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan Singapore American School, Republic of Singapore International School of Beijing, Beijing, China Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington, Illinois Hope Church, Mason, Ohio |
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| Awards | USITT Honor Award - Martin Theatre USITT Merit Award - Skyline Stage USITT Merit Award - Lookingglass Theatre |
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| Education | BFA - Lighting Design - Goodman School of Drama MFA - Theatre Production Design - Ohio University |
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| Organizations | American Society of Theatre Consultants - President, 1995-98 International Association of Assembly Managers International Society for the Performing Arts American Institute of Architects, Professional Affiliate International Association of Lighting Designers United Scenic Artists of America - Midwest VP, 1978-88 United States Institute for Theatre Technology |
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| Lectures & Panels |
"Trends in U.S. Performing Arts Design" - Auditoria Conference, 2005 "Classic Blunders in Performing Arts Planning" - TCG Annual Conference, 2005 "Successes and Classic Blunders" - IAAM Performing Arts Conference, 1997 "Lighting Designers in Architecture" - USITT National Conference, 1997 "What is a Theatre Consultant?" - USITT National Conference, 1997 "Design of Performing Arts Facilities" - AIA National Convention, 1996 "Applying Theatrical Techniques to Architectural Lighting" - Lightfair, 1995 "Network Wiring Techniques for Theatrical Lighting" - ASTC Forum, 1993 |
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