Todd Hensley, ASTC
Partner
Todd Hensley has supervised theatre consulting services for over 250 projects since joining Schuler Shook in 1988. He brings a 30-year background in theatrical production and facilities design to his consulting work. His continued involvement in professional theatre informs his work as a consultant and strengthens Schuler Shook's ongoing connection to the performing arts. His background includes theatrical lighting design for such companies as The Goodman, Victory Gardens, and Northlight Theatres in Chicago, and opera companies in Chicago, Miami, San Diego, Minnesota, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Tulsa and Virginia.
Significant
Projects
Tateuchi Center, Bellevue, WA
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle, Washington
Sarasota Opera House renovation, Sarasota, FL
Florida Grand Opera, Miami, Florida
Millennium Park - Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois
New Songdo City International School, Seoul, Korea
Singapore American School, Singapore
International School of Beijing, Beijing, China
Eastern Illinois University- Doudna Fine Arts Center, Charleston, Illinois
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana
Saginaw Valley State University, Michigan
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington
McKendree University, Lebanon, Illinois
Harper College, Palatine, Illinois
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Indiana
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago, Illinois
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts, Fremont, Michigan
Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago, Illinois
Lookingglass Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
Playhouse on the Square, Memphis, Tennessee
Rosemont Theatre, Rosemont, Illinois
Ft. Smith Civic Center, Ft. Smith, Arkansas
Music Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio
Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio
Martin Theatre, Ravinia Festival, Highland Park, Illinois
Skyline Stage, Chicago, Illinois
Forest Hills Community Fine Arts Center, Forest Hills, MI
Rochester High Schools, Rochester, Michigan
Little Village High School, Chicago, IL
Kensington Community Church, Troy, Michigan
Woodlands High School, Conroe, Texas
Kensington Community Church, Troy, MI
Evangelical Free Church of Naperville, Naperville, IL
Wave Church, Virginia Beach, VA
Awards AIA Chicago Honor Award – Lookingglass Theatre

USITT Merit Award – Lookingglass Theatre

USITT Merit Award – Schauer Arts and Activities Center

USITT Honor Award – Martin Theatre

USITT Merit Award – Navy Pier, Skyline Stage
Education AB – Morehead State University

MFA – University of Minnesota
Organizations American Society of Theatre Consultants

United Scenic Artists of America

United States Institute for Theatre Technology

Society for College and University Planners

League of Historic American Theatres
Panels

"Temples of the Future" – LDI National Conference, 2007

“The Renovation of Marion Oliver McCaw Hall” – Opera America Conference, 2006

“Buildings for Tomorrow’s Audience: What do our Theatres Need?” – Theatre Communications Group National Conference, 2006

"Daylighting in Performance Spaces" – USITT National Conference, 2006

"Top 10 Blunders in Theatre Planning - and How to Fix ‘em" – TCG National Conference, 2005

"Opera and Theatre" – Theatre Communications Group National Conference, 2005

“’Green’ Strategies for Performing Arts Facilities” – IAAM PAFAS 2004

"What does The Lion King Want?" – LHAT National Conference, 2004

"Challenges of Outdoor Performances" – USITT National Conference, 2003

"Getting Started in the Business" – LDI National Conference, 2003