Genesis Garza

 Genesis Garza

Genesis J. Garza

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  • Reviews13

Biography

Saginaw Valley State University - Theater



Experience

  • Michigan State University

    Production Designer (Lighting, Set, Video, Sound)

    Repertory Dance Concert, "Dance is the Answer" Artistic Director: Sherrie Barr, Choreographed by: Sherrie Barr, Peter DiMuro, and Heather Vaughan-Southard, (2012), A fully immersed media experience that seamlessly integrated with the physical environment, lighting, and the performers; while staying true to the essence of the production and action on stage.

  • Saginaw Valley State University

    Lighting Designer

    Production of "Death of a Salesman" Directed by Dr. Steven C. Erickson, (2013)
    Production of "The Producers" Directed by Ric Roberts, (2013)

  • Saginaw Valley State University

    Assistant Professor of Theatre, Emphasis in Design and Theatre Technology

    Currently developing and growing a design and theatre technology program. Mentor all design students throughout the entire design process of each department production. Created and Implemented new courses centered around introduction to design, lighting design, scenic design, sound design, and introduction to theatre stagecraft/technology. Planning to introduce and utilize video design into program. National recruitment for new program. Design work for department productions.

  • Saginaw Valley State University

    Video Designer

    Production of "The Grapes of Wrath" Directed by David Rzeszutek, 2014

    Production of "Baltimore Waltz" Directed by David Rzeszutek, 2014

    Production of "Based on a Totally True Story" Directed by Genesis Garza, 2014

    Production of "And Then They Came For Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank" Directed by David Rzeszutek, 2013

  • Williamston Theatre

    Lighting Designer

    Production of "Miracle on South Division Street" Rob Roznowski, (2014)

    Production of "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune" John Manfredi, (2014)
    Pulsar Nominee for Best Lighting Design

    Production of "Tuna Does Vegas" Quintessa Gallinat, (2013)
    Wilde Award Honorary Mention
    Rogue Critic Nominee for Best Lighting Design

    Production of "Shirley Valentine" Directed by Lynn Lammers, (2013)
    Rogue Critic Award for Best Lighting Design
    Pulsar Award for Best Lighting Design

    Production of "The Dead Guy" Directed by Tony Caselli, (2012)
    Wilde Award Nominee for Best Lighting Design
    Rogue Critic Award for Best Lighting Design

  • The American Shakespeare Collection

    Lighting Designer

    New Adaptation of "Othello" Directed by Vinnie Murphy, (2012)

  • Performance Network Theatre

    Lighting Designer

    Production of "Driving Miss Daisy" Directed by John Manfredi, 2014

Education

  • Michigan State University

    Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

    Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology/Lighting, Scenic, Video

  • Michigan State University

    Production Designer (Lighting, Set, Video, Sound)


    Repertory Dance Concert, "Dance is the Answer" Artistic Director: Sherrie Barr, Choreographed by: Sherrie Barr, Peter DiMuro, and Heather Vaughan-Southard, (2012), A fully immersed media experience that seamlessly integrated with the physical environment, lighting, and the performers; while staying true to the essence of the production and action on stage.

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THEA 128

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THEAA 128

4.8(3)

THEAB 128

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THEA 260

4.8(2)

THEATRE 128

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