Curriculum Vitae | SAM TRANSLEAU
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Education
M.F.A., 2017, Theatre Arts – Scenic Design, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
2012-2013, Theatre Arts - Design, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
B.F.A., 2012, Theatre Design – Scenic Design, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
2009-2010, Theatre, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
A.A., 2008, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida
Additional Training
“Using Pneumatic Sprayers for the Scenic Artist” Specialty Pro-Seminar, Cobalt Studios, White Lake, New York, 2017
“All About Foam” Specialty Pro-Seminar, Cobalt Studios, White Lake, New York, 2013
Summer Scene Painting Intensive, Cobalt Studios, White Lake, New York, 2013
Experience
Teaching:
Theatre Instructor, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2019 - Present
Assistant Professor of Scene Design, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, 2018 - 2019
Visiting Assistant Professor of Scene Design, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, 2017-2018
T.A. Scenic Painting (THE 466), University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 2016
Interim Properties Master, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2015
Intro to Design, High School Work Shop, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2014
Intro to Design, Middle School Workshop, Miami Arts Studio, Zelda Glazer Middle School, Miami, Florida, 2014
Assistant Theatre Program Director, St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic School, Delray Beach, Florida, 2002-2006
Non-Academic Employment:
Main Street Players, Miami Lakes, Florida, 2019
Adjusted Realists, New York, New York, 2018-2019
6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2014-present
The Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2011-present
Contemporary American Theater Festival, Shepherdstown, WV, 2017
Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery, Alabama, 2016
The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2006-2015
Anchor Arts Management, Miami, Florida, 2014
Panels, Workshops, and Presentations:
Environmental Inspiration & Collaboration Through the Visual Metaphor, Workshop, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region 8, Los Angeles, California, 2019
Collaboration in Theatre Design, Workshop, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Nebraska, 2018
Creating the Visual Metaphor, High School Teacher Workshop, The Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2018
Intro to Scenic Painting, High School Teacher Workshop, The Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2016
King John - Panel Discussion, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2018
A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Panel Discussion, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2015
The Nerd - Panel Discussion, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2015
Twelfth Night - Panel Discussion, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2015
Intro to Design & Collaboration, High School Workshop, Miami Arts Studio @ Zelda Glazer, Miami, Florida, 2014
Intro to Design & Collaboration, High School Workshop, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2014
Exhibit Design/Curation:
The Art of Scenic Art, Gallery Exhibit, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 2017
Honors and Awards:
The Young Designers” & Technicians’ Forum, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, 2017
Meritorious Achievement Award, The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region IV, Scenic Design for Titus Andronicus, 2017
Meritorious Achievement Award, The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region IV, Scenic Design for As You Like It, 2016
Harmon Theatre Arts Scholarship, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013-2014
Schaal Theatre Arts Scholarship, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2012-2013
Meritorious Achievement Award, The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region IV, Scenic Design for Swimming in the Shallows, 2012
Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship, Semi-Finalist, The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region IV, 2009
Dramatist Guild of America, Honorary Membership, Procrastination, The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region IV, 2007
Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship, Nominee, The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region IV, 2007
TEACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Areas of Specialization:
Theatre: Scene Design, Scenic Painting, Prop Design, Stage Rendering, Model Making
Courses Developed/Taught at New World School of the Arts:
Production Design (TPA 4930)
Theatre History I (TPP 4110)
Theatre History II (TPP 4120)
Theatre Application (THE 2000)
Scene Study (High School)
Courses Developed/Taught at Weber State University:
Scene Design (THEA 3212)
Stage Craft (THEA 2012)
Scenic Art & Painting (THEA 3232)
Special Topics: Scenographic Techniques (THEA 4002)
Production & Stage Management (THEA 2403)
Junior Seminar (THEA 3991)
Design Seminar (THEA 4220)
Prop Design (THEA 3810)
Produced Design Work
Scene Design:
Cinderella, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2022
A Flea in Her Ear, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2022
Little Shop of Horrors, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2022
Blood Wedding, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2022
Ragtime, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2022
Hair, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2022
Scrooge in Love, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2021
Grease, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2021
The Crucible, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2021
Parade, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2020
Sweeney Todd, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2020
Oliver!, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2019
Side Show, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2019
Woke Spring, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2019
Men on Boats, Main Street Players, Miami Lakes, Florida, 2019
Asylum Song, Adjusted Realist, New York, New York, 2019
Die Fledermaus, New World School for the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2019
Xanadu, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Nebraska, 2018
Ruthless, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, 2018
The Cripple of Inishmaan, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah 2018
The Beyoncé, Adjusted Realist, New York, New York, 2018
Love’s Labour’s Lost, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2018
Tartuffe, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2018
King John, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2018
110 In the Shade, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2018
Class of ‘94, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, 2018
Make Me a Song, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, 2018
La Cage aux Folles, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2017
Where Words Once Where, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, 2017
Steel Magnolias, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2017
George M!, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2017
Dr. Faustus, Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, Idaho, 2017
Visiting Mr. Green, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2017
Titus Andronicus, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 2017
Buyer & Celler, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2017
Eurydice, Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, Idaho, 2016
Spirit of the Sea, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2016
As You Like It, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 2016
Princess & The Players, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2015
Reverse Psychology, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2013
Bachelorette, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2013
You Lost Me, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013
Memoires, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2012
The Turn of the Screw, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2012
Swimming in the Shallows, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2011
The Book of Liz, Il Nomo Ensemble Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2008
Romeo & Juliet, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2006
Associate Scene Design:
A Masterpiece of Comedic Timing , The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2017
The House That Jack Built, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2016
Forever Plaid, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2016
Anna in the Tropics, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2016
A Christmas Carol, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2015
Bonnie & Clyde, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2015
My Fair Lady, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2015
Silent Sky, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2015
The Glass Menagerie, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2014
The Addams Family, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2014
Funny Girl, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2014
Thoroughly Modern Millie, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2014
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, California, 2014
Assistant Scene Design:
Wild Horses, Contemporary American Theater Festival, Shepherdstown, WV, 2017
The Niceties, Contemporary American Theater Festival, Shepherdstown, WV, 2017
Ain’t Misbehavin’, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery, Alabama, 2016
Time Stands Still, Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma, California, 2015
Costume Design:
The Mice Wars, Orchestra Miami, Miami, Florida, 2014
Street Scene, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2014
A Street Car Named Desire, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2010
Taming of the Shrew, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2010
Psycho Beach Party, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2009
The Book of Liz, Il Nomo Ensemble Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2008
Grapes of Wrath, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2008
Variations on the Death Trotsky, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2007
The Inventor’s Magic Key, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach, Florida, 2006
Assistant Costume Design:
Wild Horses, Contemporary American Theater Festival, Shepherdstown, WV, 2017
The Niceties, Contemporary American Theater Festival, Shepherdstown, WV, 2017
Othello, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2008
A Ghost Sonata, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2007
Circle of Seven Eves, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2007
In Celebration of Women, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2007
Three Musketeers, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2006
Lysastrata, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2006
In Celebration of Women, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2006
Lighting Design:
Cinderella, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2022
A Flea in Her Ear, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2022
Twelfth Night, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2022
Blood Wedding, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2022
Rising Stars, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2022
Ragtime, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2022
Grease, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2021
The Crucible, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2021
Parade, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2020
Side Show, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2019
Woke Spring, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2019
The Dancer’s Space, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Florida Youth Dance Gala, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Dearly Departed, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Reverse Psychology, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2013
Bachelorette, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2013
Dreams I Have About Killing My Sister, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013
Memoires, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2012
Properties Design:
Love’s Labour’s Lost, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2018
Tartuffe, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2018
King John, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2018
110 In the Shade, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2018
The Liar, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2015
The Luck of the Irish, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2015
Good Kids, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2015
The Mice Wars, Orchestra Miami, Miami, Florida, 2014
Rent, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2010
Playwright:
Procrastination, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2007
Other Professional work
Scenic Charge Artist:
Sister Act, Arts Center of Costal Carolina, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 2017
A Christmas Carol, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 2016
Medea: Her Story, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 2016
Merchant of Venice, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2016
Blithe Spirit, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2016
Henry V, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2016
Carousel, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2016
As You Like It, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 2016
Hedde Gabler, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 2016
A Christmas Carol, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 2015
Proof, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 2015
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2015
The Nerd, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2015
Twelfth Night, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2015
Man of La Mancha, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2015
Catherine’s Wheel, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2014
Cymbeline, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2014
Noises Off, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2014
Macbeth, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2014
My Fair Lady, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2014
Reverse Psychology, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2013
Bachelorette, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2013
You Lost Me, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013
The Turn of the Screw, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2012
Swimming in the Shallows, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2011
Taming of the Shrew, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2010
Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2010
Scenic Artist:
The Liar, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2015
The Luck of the Irish, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2015
The Consul, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2014
The Imaginary Invalid, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013
Water by the Spoonful, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013
A Dream Play, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013
She Stoops to Conquer, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013
Half-Sick of Shadows, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013
Out of the Pan, Into the Fire, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013
Mold/Dust and Ash, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2012
Spring Awakening, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2012
Lady M, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2012
Arabian Nights, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2012
The Vibrator Play, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2012
The House of the Spirits, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2011
Taming of the Shrew, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2011
Beaux Stratagem, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2011
Hamlet, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2011
Ernest in Love, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2011
Aesop’s Fables, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, Texas, 2011
Twelfth Night, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2011
Pride & Prejudice, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2011
Rent, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 2010
Grapes of Wrath, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2008
A Ghost Sonata, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2007
Circle of Seven Eves, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2007
The Three Musketeers, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2006
Romeo & Juliet, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2006
Lysastrata, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2006
Warsaw Uprising 1939, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2005
Lighting Supervisor / Programmer:
Paul Taylor Dance Company, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Recital Seminar, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Student Honors Recital, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Peter Pan, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
The Equinox Jazz Orchestra, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Kathy Mattea, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Pilobolus, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Jeanne Robertson, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Tuesday Night Big Band, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Eth’s Dinosaur Zoo, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Army Band, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
School House Rock, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Jazz Guitar Ensemble, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Jazz Combo, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Ririe Woodbury Dance Company, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Koresh Dance Company, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Junie B. Jones, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Concert Band & Concert Chorus, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Delray Beach Chorale, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
The Monster Who Ate My Peas, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Johnny Appleseed, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
The Nutcracker, The Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth, Florida, 2014
Grants Submitted
Erik Ulfers/Margret Hall Travel Grant, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013
Grants Awarded
Erik Ulfers/Margret Hall Travel Grant, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013
Professional & Scholarly Organizations
United Faculty Miami Dade College, 2019-present
United States Institute for Theatre Technology Scene Design & Technology Commission, 2012-present
Guild of Scenic Artist, 2016-present
Dramatist Guild of America, 2007-2009
Professional Development
Whiteness in the Workplace Training, New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, 2020
Diversity & Inclusion Training, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 2016
Safety & Security Awareness Training, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 2016
Our Inclusive Workplace Training, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 2016
Defensive Driving Training, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 2015
Overview of Harassment Prevention, Sexual Harassment Training, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2012
Ergonomics – Back Safety, Health and Safety Training, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2012
HazCom with GHS, Health and Safety Training, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2012
Ladders, Health and Safety Training, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2012
Machine Guarding, Health and Safety Training, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2012
PPE Awareness for Labs, Health and Safety Training, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2012
PPE Awareness for Non-Labs, Health and Safety Training, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2012
Respirator Voluntary Use, Health and Safety Training, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2012
Service & Outreach
Adjudicator, Design & Publicity Competition, District 13 Thespian Festival, Nova South Eastern University, Florida, December, 2021
Adjudicator, Design & Publicity Competition, District 13 Thespian Festival, Nova South Eastern University, Florida, December, 2019
KCACTF Respondent, Region 8, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, 2018-2019
Adjudicator, Scene Design Competition, District 8 Thespian Festival, Braddock Sr. High School, Miami, Florida, November, 2014
Adjudicator, Scene Design Competition, District 8 Thespian Festival, Braddock Sr. High School, Miami, Florida, November, 2013
President, Palm Beach Community College Players, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2007-2008
Vice President, Palm Beach Community College Players, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 2006-2007