Tom Burch is a Chicago-based theatrical designer, whose specialty is scenic design. Recent credits include Bad Dates (Northlight Theatre), Ellen Under Glass and Hatfield and McCoy (House Theatre), touring productions of Taming of the Shrew, MacBeth and Comedy of Errors (Chicago Shakeapeare), as well as shows for Light Opera Works, Timeline, Lifeline, Bailiwick, Pegasus Players, American Theatre Company, greasy joan and co, and several others. Regional credits include shows for Williamstown Theatre Festival, Childsplay (Phoenix, AZ), Peninsula Players, Human Race Theatre (Dayton, OH), Phoenix Theatre (Indianapolis, IN), Stage One (Louisville, KY), and Actors Theatre of Louisville, where he was the resident assistant scenic designer for four years. He holds degrees from the University of Kentucky, University of Bristol, England, and an MFA in Stage Design from Northwestern University, and is the recipient of two After Dark Awards, a Jeff Citation, and the '05 Michael Maggio Emerging Designer Award. He teaches design and technical theatre at University of Chicago.
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Q: Whoa there. What are Industry Expert sessions again?
A: It's a service provided by the Portfolio Center that pairs students with working professionals in their field. An Industry Expert helps you understand what materials to put in a portfolio (and what to leave out), how to package and present your work, and how you'll know when it's ready for prime time.
